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Women still face an uphill battle in North Carolina politics, despite a national increase in female representation

March 18, 2021

It’s been 100 years since the first woman was elected to a NC state office. But now, women still make up 25% of the General Assembly – well below the percentage of women in the state’s population.

While women are getting seats at the table, they face structural barriers to equality

March 12, 2021

Professor Ariana Vigil, the chair of UNC’s women and gender studies department, discusses female representation in the federal government and what can be done to create full gender equality.

UNC employees and many students are now vaccine eligible, but some are struggling to find appointments

March 5, 2021

Many members of the UNC community – including some students – are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but some are struggling to find appointments to actually get their shots.

Some high risk North Carolinians are still having to wait to get their COVID-19 vaccines

March 5, 2021

North Carolinians with chronic illnesses and elevated risk factors are frustrated with having to wait to get their COVID-19 vaccines.

NCCU survey finds almost half of adults are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine

March 5, 2021 Daniel Myrick

While fewer people are hesitant to get the vaccine now than earlier in the year, health officials say more needs to be done to make sure people trust the science.

Healthcare workers’ stress levels grow as the pandemic continues

March 5, 2021

Healthcare workers’ stress levels are at an all-time high, as the pandemic makes an already difficult job that much tougher.

High textbook prices force students to sacrifice their grades to save money during the pandemic

March 5, 2021

College students are struggling to afford their textbooks, but advocates are working to overcome the financial burden.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro parents struggle with decision to send their kids back to the classroom

February 26, 2021

Families in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system are deciding whether to keep their kids remote or let them return to the classroom.

Members of the UNC community celebrate Black History Month but hope to see more done in the future

February 26, 2021

During the 45th celebration of Black History Month, members of the UNC community reflect on its importance but also say there’s more that can be done.

Carrboro Town Council and local artists advocate racial justice with Black Lives Matter murals

February 26, 2021

The Carrboro Town Council recognized two murals that send a clear message to the community: Black Lives Matter.