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Doctors say the state’s low vaccination rate is making the flu more common and more severe
North Carolina has reported more than 200 flu-related deaths this season. Experts say vaccine hesitancy is playing a role.
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North Carolina has reported more than 200 flu-related deaths this season. Experts say vaccine hesitancy is playing a role. -
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February 17th marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Members of the Asian community, students at UNC, and people across the Triangle have begun celebrations to ring in the new year.
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Henry Nicholls and Reyna Drake profile Joseph Terrell and his new viral anti-ICE song, “Genuine American Hero.” The song has almost four million views on TikTok. Terrell is a UNC alum and gained fame through his former band, Mipso. Henry, who talked with Joseph Terrell, discusses the song’s meaning, the intersection of folk music and political protest, and the importance of social media to the growth of protesting.
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Emmy Berger and Maddie Policastro break down the buzz around UNC’s Beekeeping Club and its “Honey for Hunger Initiative.” The club processed and bottled more than 200 pounds of honey, and every dollar from sales goes straight to the Carolina Cupboard campus food pantry. While tabling in the Pit, the beekeepers have already raised nearly six thousand dollars, and sales will keep rolling out over the next few weeks. 39) Emmy headed straight to the hives for a closer look at the art of beekeeping. even suiting up to get a firsthand experience with the UNC bee colony tucked inside
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Disney is building a new residential community in Pittsboro called Asteria. While it won’t be a theme park, Disney says the community will feature Disney branding and amenities run by Disney cast members, such as a wellness and recreation center, restaurant, and a community garden. With home sales expected in 2027, the project is getting renewed focus from local officials … and from environmental groups. On this edition of the Carolina Connection podcast, Brooks Stevenson joins host Maddie Policastro to talk about the reaction to Asteria.
