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Chapel Hill Public Library – one of N.C.’s busiest – nominated for national award

April 5, 2024 Jessica Simmons

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency supporting and advancing museums and libraries, announced that the Chapel Hill Public Library will be a finalist for its 2024 national medal.

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For Creek Week, volunteers pick up trash, remove invasive species, and protect water sources

March 22, 2024 Sarah Ellis

For the last three years, the Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation have held Creek Week, an event to draw community members attention to how critical local waterways are

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Crochet frogs are sparking scavenger hunts … with the goal of improving students’ mental health

March 8, 2024 Sarah Ellis

A UNC student is leaving the frogs around campus for her peers to find. She hopes it will raise awareness of mental health resources following August’s fatal shooting.

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The newest member of the UNC Police will offer hugs and comfort around campus

March 8, 2024 Editor

On Valentine’s Day, UNC Police shared news of their furry new addition to the team: Mia, an 8-week-old Goldendoodle, the department’s new therapy dog.

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It’s starting to look a lot like spring, even before the official start of the season

March 8, 2024 Editor

Spring, a season that is associated with allergies, blooming flowers and warmer weather, is just around the corner.

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Safewalk provides protection and companionship for people out at night

March 4, 2024 Sarah Ellis

For more that a decade, the student-run organization has been helping students, faculty, and other people on campus get home safely.

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Student group sets goal of providing 10,000 meals to the community this semester

March 3, 2024 Jessica Simmons

A new UNC student non-profit organization, Stomp Out Hunger At NC, strives to combat local hunger by providing meals one step at a time with donations from campus fraternities and sororities.

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Animal shelters are trying to lower North Carolina’s euthanasia rate

February 23, 2024 Taylor Holbrooks

North Carolina had the second highest euthanasia rate in the nation in 2021, and many North Carolina shelters still have too many animals and not enough resources.

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For some students, Valentine’s Day means mixed emotions and non-traditional celebrations

February 9, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Regardless of your relationship with Valentine’s Day, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate in Chapel Hill on the 14th.

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After being named ‘Miss America’s Teen,’ Johnston County high schooler plans to attend UNC

February 9, 2024 Amina Accram

At 16 years old, Hanley House runs her own non-profit, is part of the UNC “Carolina Girls” dance team, and is planning to study business at UNC.

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