‘I’m Feeling Pretty Pessimistic’: Duke’s Philip Napoli on Meta Ending Fact-Checking Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 28, 2025 | Higher Education, National Duke’s Philip Napoli shares his thoughts – and concerns – about Meta’s decision to replace fact-checking with a “community notes” model. Read More
Chapel Hill Transit Lands $24.4 Million in Federal Grants for Bus Rapid Transit Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 16, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government, National, Transit Chapel Hill Transit’s future bus rapid transit project got a funding boost, with $24.4 million in federal grants announced Wednesday. Read More
CHCCS, Orange County Schools Among Those Awaiting State Guidance After Data Breach Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 9, 2025 | National, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety A data breach of a nationally-used ed tech software has both Orange County school districts awaiting more information on who was affected. Read More
A Power Grab by Republicans in North Carolina Becomes a Referendum on Democracy in the States Posted by Associated Press | Dec 28, 2024 | Election, National, State Government Written by CHRISTINE FERNANDO and GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats in North... Read More
Chapel Hill Businessman and Son Plead Guilty in 2022 Stock Fraud Case Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2024 | Business, Crime, National More than two years after being arrested, a Chapel Hill businessman and his son plead guilty to a market manipulation scheme. Read More
Town of Carrboro Files Lawsuit Against Duke Energy Over Climate Change and Deception on Fossil Fuel Effects Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 4, 2024 | Environment, Local Government, National Carrboro is suing Duke Energy over its contributions to climate change and the resulting economic pressures put onto the local government. Read More
The White House’s Christmas Tree is a Symbol of Resilience for Hurricane-Hit North Carolina Farms Posted by Associated Press | Nov 29, 2024 | Business, National, State, Weather Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA NEWLAND, N.C. (AP) — The Cartner family had known since last year that... Read More
Chapel Hill Pug, Vito, Wins ‘Best in Show’ at 2024 National Dog Show Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 29, 2024 | National The winner of “Best in Show” at the 2024 National Dog Show, Vito the pug, has ties to the Chapel Hill community. Read More
‘Unjust Debts’: UNC’s Melissa Jacoby on Bankruptcy Law, and the Need for Reform Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 25, 2024 | Business, National, UNC UNC law professor Melissa Jacoby discusses “Unjust Debts,” her new book on the need for reform in U.S. bankruptcy law – and why it matters. Read More
Chapel Hill Earns Top Score in 2024 Review of LGBTQ+ Protections Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 22, 2024 | Local Government, National The Town of Chapel Hill once again earned a top score in a national review of local LGBTQ+ policies and services. Read More