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At some local shelters, the number of people seeking cold-weather beds has tripled

January 31, 2025 Melodi Carty

Recent cold temperatures presented a unique challenge for unhoused individuals, who relied on a variety of community organization for shelter on freezing nights.

Snerd the Groundhog readies himself to predict North Carolina’s winter weather

January 31, 2025 Regan Rhymes

Groundhogs will have their day on Feb. 2, but CLAWS, Inc. near Chapel Hill cares for a groundhog and more than a hundred other rescued animals every day.

Local quilter stitches together colorful designs — and community

January 31, 2025 Lily Kane

Local quilting enthusiast David Lyles leads classes that teach people to sew as a means of relaxation and self-motivation. Last weekend, his students showcased their quilts in an exhibition at the Hargraves Center.

More prisons are offering college and technical classes to help reduce repeat offenses

January 20, 2025 Sofia Casini

Education programs have grown in U.S. prisons, offering inmates both academic and vocational training to reduce recidivism and make them more employable.

‘Everybody’s fighting the cold’: Helene survivors struggle to find housing for the winter

December 31, 2024 Henry Taylor

FEMA and charities have brought hundreds of campers to Western North Carolina to serve as temporary shelter. But there’s no long term solution after the storm damaged 73,000 homes.

Pittsboro’s annual ‘Death Faire’ encourages people to embrace death, rather than fear it

December 20, 2024 Henry Taylor

The yearly festival in Chatham County is a celebration of people who have passed away … and a space for attendees to reflect on their own mortality.

Local demand for contraceptive services spikes after Trump’s re-election

November 22, 2024 Maddie Policastro

Many healthcare providers have seen an increase in clients seeking contraceptive services following the election. Some are opting for long-term birth control methods like IUDs or tubal ligation.

For Indigenous Americans, Thanksgiving brings mixed feelings … and potential for new traditions

November 22, 2024 Foster Foday-Hemingway

For some, Thanksgiving channels warm memories of good food and family. However, the colonial origins of the holiday stir up a mix of reactions for some Indigenous Americans.

Students from immigrant families express fears, make plans for Trump’s second term

November 22, 2024 Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Donald Trump has promised to start a mass deportation campaign on day one of his presidency. Some students in immigrant families are preparing paperwork and taking other steps to protect themselves.

New PORCH hub provides a new option for people experiencing food insecurity

November 22, 2024 Ava Mayo

In its first week, PORCH’s new Community Hub has doubled the organization’s food distribution. The hub empowers food-insecure families with a grocery-store style client-choice market.