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Climate Change Symposium Returns to UNC, Led by Students Trying to Tackle Intergenerational Issue

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 28, 2025 | Environment, UNC

Local Government Meetings: April 28-May 2, 2025

This week in local government: budget talks for Orange County’s two school districts, amidst massive volatility in Washington.

Pittsboro Diner Details Break-In, Asks Public for Help Identifying Suspect

by Brighton McConnell | Business, Crime

Al’s Diner in Pittsboro shared a post on Facebook alerting the public of a break-in at the restaurant during the early morning of April 25.

After ICE Reversal, UNC Chancellor Says 5 International Students’ Status Restored

by Brighton McConnell | Higher Education, Instagram, International, UNC

The U.S. government’s ongoing scrutiny of international university students recently led to the termination of six UNC students’ visas.

UNC Field Hockey’s Erin Matson, Professor Jim Johnson Honored With Statewide Awards

by Brighton McConnell | State, UNC

Ten people, including three with ties to UNC, were given some of the state’s top honors Thursday by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.

Jill Hamm Named Dean of UNC School of Education

by Michael Koh | Apr 25, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

Jill Hamm, who has been serving as the interim dean of the UNC School of Education since last May,...

CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

by Ben Crosbie | Apr 25, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

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North Carolina Judges Block GOP Law to Strip Governor’s Election Board Powers

by Associated Press | Apr 25, 2025 | Election, State Government

North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members.

U.S. DOJ Writes Support for Summit Church in Lawsuit Against Chatham County for New Site

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 24, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The U.S. Department of Justice voiced its support of Summit Church’s lawsuit against Chatham County, citing federal religious protections.

‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 24, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government, National

Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.

Judges Temporarily Prevent North Carolina Officials From Contacting Voters in Close Election

by Associated Press | Apr 24, 2025 | Election, State Government

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters with disputed ballots in the Supreme Court race, an initial victory for Democrat Allison Riggs.

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government

The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2025 | Health, Instagram, State, UNC

The UNC Health system announced Tuesday its CEO and the UNC School of Medicine’s dean Dr. Wesley Burks will step down on Sept. 1.

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Climate Change Symposium Returns to UNC, Led by Students Trying to Tackle Intergenerational Issue

Local Government Meetings: April 28-May 2, 2025

Pittsboro Diner Details Break-In, Asks Public for Help Identifying Suspect

After ICE Reversal, UNC Chancellor Says 5 International Students’ Status Restored

UNC Field Hockey’s Erin Matson, Professor Jim Johnson Honored With Statewide Awards

Jill Hamm Named Dean of UNC School of Education

CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

North Carolina Judges Block GOP Law to Strip Governor’s Election Board Powers

U.S. DOJ Writes Support for Summit Church in Lawsuit Against Chatham County for New Site

‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short

Judges Temporarily Prevent North Carolina Officials From Contacting Voters in Close Election

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

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