September 11, 2020: 3,000 and 10,000
In today’s news: North Carolina hits two milestones, one sad (3,000 Covid-19 deaths) and one positive (10,000 absentee ballots already received).
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September 10, 2020: RAs and Parents
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 10, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: UNC lets its RAs go; Carrboro officials struggle with how best to stand against racism; Tar Heel parents fight for a spot in Kenan Stadium.
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Read MoreSeptember 9, 2020: Police, Elections, and Campus
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 9, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police investigate an armed robbery; NC voters return their ballots; UNC’s new Asian-American Center finally opens.
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Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020: Vehicle Break-ins, Hacking and an Obesity Study
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 8, 2020 | The 5:00 News
A string of vehicle break-ins have been reported in Chapel Hill, as well as UNC being targeted by foreign entities looking to steal COVID-19 vaccine research data.
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Read MoreSeptember 4, 2020: Tests, Playgrounds, Voting, and Trails
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 4, 2020 | The 5:00 News
Free Covid testing continues; Orange County keeps playgrounds closed another week; absentee ballots go out; local residents build bike trails.
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Read MoreSeptember 3, 2020: Clusters, Scammers, Trials, and Cuts
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 3, 2020 | The 5:00 News
UNC reports another Covid cluster; officials warn about contact-tracing scams; researchers advance vaccine trials; Carolina Athletics makes budget cuts.
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Read MoreSeptember 2, 2020: Sutton’s, Leandro, Juneteenth, and Animation
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 2, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: a GoFundMe for Sutton’s; a judge rules on education; Orange County makes Juneteenth a holiday; a UNC grad pursues his animation dream.
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Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020: “Phase 2.5” and Not-Julian Carr
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 1, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: Gov. Cooper eases some Covid-related restrictions; Carrboro considers changing its namesake; UNC football kicks off its season at noon.
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Read MoreAugust 31, 2020: Gyms and Ultramarathons
Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 31, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: some gyms plan to reopen; UNC athletes demonstrate against racism; an ultramarathon runner seeks a “fastest known time” for charity.
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Read MoreAugust 28, 2020: Flu Shots and Football Fans
Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 28, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: health experts urge residents to get flu shots; Ronnie Long finally goes free; UNC rules out fans in the stands for September games.
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