Research Triangle’s EPA Office Under Threat as DOGE Continues Mass Firings of Federal Employees Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 10, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, National The EPA office at RTP is facing significant cuts as DOGE continues its efforts to fire thousands of government workers across the country. Read More
Beyond the Ban: How TikTok’s Uncertain Future Affects Student Creators Posted by UNC Media Hub | Apr 8, 2025 | National, Town Square, UNC At UNC, many student influencers make money off their TikTok fame. Now, those influencers are in limbo with the app’s U.S. future in question. Read More
Hundreds Gather for ‘Hands Off!’ Protest of Trump Administration, Federal Cuts in Chapel Hill Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 6, 2025 | Instagram, National, News Chapel Hill saw hundreds of people take part in a “Hands Off!” protest as part of national demonstrations against the Trump administration. Read More
North Carolina Judges Side With Republican Colleague in Close Supreme Court Race Posted by Associated Press | Apr 4, 2025 | Election, National, State Government A North Carolina appeals court sided with the trailing Republican Supreme Court candidate, a ruling that could flip the result of 2024 race. Read More
Carrboro Named Finalist in All-America City Competition for ‘Outstanding’ Civic Engagement Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2025 | Local Government, National The Town of Carrboro is a finalist for the National Civic League’s annual All-America City Award, as announced on Wednesday. Read More
‘Not A Time For Political Hobby-ism’: Orange County’s NC Senator Urges Action Amid Authoritarian Shift Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 18, 2025 | Instagram, National, State Government North Carolina Senator Graig Meyer, who represents Orange County, offered advice to his constituents who feel disheartened or disillusioned. Read More
Hundreds March in Raleigh Against Cuts in Federal Funding for Scientific Research Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 13, 2025 | Health, Instagram, National The event was one of 32 official rallies happening in cities across the country under the title “Stand Up For Science.” Read More
Universities Are Facing Big Cuts to Research Funding. At Duke, It’s A Time for ‘Damage Control’ Posted by Associated Press | Mar 10, 2025 | Health, Higher Education, National Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions... Read More
Carrboro Council Passes Resolution In Solidarity With USAID Employees, Urges Restart of Federal Aid Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 6, 2025 | Local Government, National As the U.S. Agency for International Development faces potential elimination, Carrboro passed a resolution in solidarity with the agency’s workforce. Read More
Local U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee Boycotts Trump’s Congressional Address, Citing President’s Lies Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2025 | Instagram, National, State Orange, Durham and Chatham County’s U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee did not attend President Donald Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday evening. Read More