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4th Circuit Ruling Could Impact HB2

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 19, 2016 | Featured, National

The United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a decision that barred a transgender teenager from using the boy’s bathroom at his high school in rural Virginia. The 2-1 ruling was handed down on Tuesday afternoon....

Carrboro Non-Profit Treating Clubfoot, with Help from Google

Posted by Staff | Apr 19, 2016 | Featured, Nonprofit

In a house converted to an office on Main Street in Carrboro, one organization is working to improve the lives of kids around the world. Miraclefeet is a non-profit organization that helps provide treatment for the birth defect...

Pearl Jam Cancels Raleigh Concert Over HB2

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 18, 2016 | Entertainment, Featured

Pearl Jam has joined the growing list of entertainers to cancel a concert in North Carolina after the state passed the controversial House Bill 2 on March 23. The group was scheduled to play PNC Arena in Raleigh on Wednesday but...

Chansky’s Notebook: No. 10’s No. 1!

Posted by Art Chansky | Apr 18, 2016 | Featured, Sports Notebook

C’mon, Coach, we know No. 10 is your starting quarterback. https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2016/April/18/ART%20CHANSKYS%20SPORTS%20NOTEBOOK_041816.mp3 Dear Larry Fedora, I know all coaches like to keep the competition...

McCrory Talks HB2 On NBC’s Meet The Press

Posted by Staff | Apr 18, 2016 | Featured, State Government

North Carolina governor Pat McCrory talked about the controversial House Bill 2 on NBC’s Meet The Press Sunday. Chuck Todd, host of the show, asked McCrory whether or not he had spoken with any transgender people before he...

Orange County Launches Misdemeanor Diversion Program

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 18, 2016 | Crime, Featured

Some teenagers suspected of illegal behavior in Orange County may soon be sent through a new program that will keep them out of the adult criminal justice system. “What it is,” explains local Assistant District Attorney Jeff...

Maybe It’d Be Faster If We Just Listed Everyone Who Hasn’t Denounced HB2

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 17, 2016 | Aaron Keck, Featured

At this point, it may be more newsworthy for someone to *not* come out against HB2.

Offense Wins, Defense Impresses in UNC Football Spring Game

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 16, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

Although the offense won the UNC football spring game 74-70 under an odd scoring system, it was the team’s defense that made the biggest impression at Kenan Stadium on Saturday. With everyone in the stadium focusing on the...

PPP: Expect Clinton, Trump Wins In NY

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 16, 2016 | Election, Featured

The latest PPP survey shows Clinton up big…and Trump up bigger.

UNC Faculty Council Calls For House Bill 2 Repeal

Posted by Staff | Apr 15, 2016 | Featured, UNC

The UNC Faculty Council has joined the growing list of businesses, celebrities and organizations that have called for the repeal of House Bill 2 in its meeting Friday. The resolution, which passed unanimously, states: “The...

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