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Chapel Hill struggles to redevelop a toxic coal ash mound
This report was originally published by Inside Climate News. No dog parks. No golf. No soccer or football. No child care centers, apartments or homes. No community gardens unless they’re in raised beds. The list of forbidden uses on 10 contaminated acres containing 46,000 tons of coal ash in Chapel Hill is nearly as long as what […] The post Chapel Hill struggles to redevelop a toxic coal ash mound appeared first on NC Newsline.
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne.
Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World
Raleigh criminal defense attorney Russell Babb recalled his first criminal case. “I represented a young guy who was suspected of being a drug dealer,” Babb said. Police executed a search warrant and found a large amount of marijuana, scales and cash. “I worked that case to death. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world.” The client accepted probation and was happy with his lawyer. Says Babb, “That’s when my career path really came into focus.”
NC has some of the most dangerous roads in the US: See how Western NC counties rank
Do you feel safe on North Carolina roads? A recent study showed that N.C. is among the bottom 10 for road safety in the country. MarketWatch Guides, a site that aims to provide "reviews of consumer products and services to help readers make educated purchasing decisions," focuses in part on car insurance comparisons, vehicle safety and more.
Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville
A flood advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. July 22 for a portion of central North Carolina that includes the counties of Durham, Franklin, Granville, Vance and Wake. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is likely, NWS reported. Shortly before 4 p.m. July 22, Doppler […] The post Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘It’s very frustrating’: Triangle homebuyers ready to move into new builds, but waiting on power
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — Brand new homes in the Triangle already have buyers, but they’re empty because they don’t yet have power. CBS 17 has learned this is happening in several neighborhoods. “Back when I first put a deposit down, got approved and everything, they said, probably...
On Air Today: Former UNC Soccer Star and Match Analyst for FC Series Telecast Jamie Watson
Former UNC Soccer Star and Match Analyst for the FC Series Telecast of Man City vs. Celtic Jamie Watson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 22. He discussed his journey to the broadcast booth for this match. He also talked about why he’s excited to show off Chapel Hill to soccer fans from all over. He discussed what to expect on the pitch, including which players to watch, and more.
PlayMakers SYC dazzles with The Prom
The Prom – this year’s musical production by The Summer Youth Conservatory (SYC) at PlayMakers Repertory Company, the resident theater company at UNC – is excellent. The show runs through Sunday, July 28. Tickets are $10 for youth and $20 for adults, and they can be purchased online or at the box office. The production is in one of the small theaters at the Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, as technical upgrades are made to the main PlayMakers’ stage. The intimacy of the small theater is an added thrill.
Preview of Manchester City and Celtic F.C. arrival in Chapel Hill and Interview with UNC star returning home.
CHAPEL HILL— For the second year in a row, the FC Series will make a stop in Chapel Hill. The FC Series brings famous European football teams stateside, giving American fans a rare chance to watch some high-level play. Attendees to the July 23rd match are in for a treat at Kenan Stadium on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus as Manchester City and Celtic F.C. prepare to take the stage.
The Morning News: CHCCS Budget Shortfall, Hillsborough Affordable Housing
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.
Research funding hits new $1.21B milestone
The numbers are in, and research at Carolina continues to grow. This is the fifth year in a row that research awards have topped $1 billion, funding research projects and experiments for federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations. “These new award totals are a testament to the dedication of...
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