Volunteers, Cleaning Supplies and $20,000 in Cash: How Triangle Mutual Aid is Helping Flood Victims Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 22, 2025 | Health, News, Weather Triangle Mutual Aid leaped into action as Tropical Depression Chantal’s floodwaters receded and is helping victims in a variety of ways. Read More
Despite Restored Water Operations, Town of Hillsborough Faces Extensive Costs From Flooding Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather While the Town of Hillsborough ended its conservation call for water and sewer customers after... Read More
Hillsborough Repairs Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants; Residents No Longer Asked To Conserve Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 12, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather The Town of Hillsborough lifted the boil water notice for residents on Wednesday afternoon — but still warned against using much water. Read More
City of Mebane Loosens Water Usage Restrictions, Still Encourages Conservation Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 11, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather As the City of Mebane continues repairs on a water treatment plant, the local government issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage. Read More
Hillsborough Under Boil Water Notice, OWASA Responds to Chapel Hill Wastewater Overflows Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather Flooding from the Eno River led to the Town of Hillsborough issuing a boil water notice for water and sewer customers until further notice. Read More
Efforts Helping Hillsborough’s Fairview Community Lose Federal Funding in GOP’s Bill Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2025 | Health, National, UNC UNC’s Food Fitness Opportunity Research Collaborative shared how cuts to SNAP grants will affect its work to engage the Fairview neighborhood. Read More
Hillsborough Mayor Helps Spread Overdose Awareness After Saving A Life Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 23, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Safety Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell was driving to town on June 10 when he saw someone laying on the ground. Later, he realized it was an overdose. Read More
UNC’s Lineberger Cancer Center Awarded $28 Million for New Clinical Trial Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 21, 2025 | Health, UNC The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded $28 million by the Advanced... Read More
UNC Researcher: Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisory Group Adds to ‘Incredibly Stressful’ Health Environment Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2025 | Health, National, UNC U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced one week ago he would shake... Read More
OWASA Prepares for Public Hearing While Weighing Latest Round of Rate Increases Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Health, Local Government, News The Orange Water and Sewer Authority, OWASA, is considering a 7% rate increase to help cover project costs for major infrastructure upgrades. Read More