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Maddie Policastro

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Advocates worry that an N.C. ballot referendum will create voting barriers for naturalized U.S. citizens

September 27, 2024 Maddie Policastro

The “Citizens-Only” amendment seeks to change the wording surrounding voter eligibility in the North Carolina constitution. Some advocacy groups are concerned about the barriers this creates for new citizens.

Features

Pirates help spread the message about preventing fires and preparing for emergencies

September 20, 2024 Maddie Policastro

The Tarrrr Heel Preparedness Festival hosted by Campus Safety on Thursday aimed to help students prepare for emergencies. The event had appearances from twenty-four different groups including the South Orange Rescue Squad, Chapel Hill police department and a bunch of rowdy pirates.

Photo of 1922 on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill
Features

Franklin Street sees rise of new chain restaurants

September 13, 2024 Maddie Policastro

When Pulp Juice and Smoothies opens its new location at Columbia and Franklin Streets, all of the businesses at Chapel Hill’s main downtown intersection will be a chain or franchise. Is there still a place for locally-owned businesses downtown?

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