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Towing Complaints Damage Consumer-Business Relationship in Chapel Hill, Carrboro
This story originally published online at UNC Media Hub. Jimmy Jackson, 76, has been a regular at the McDonald’s on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill for years along with his group of friends. He says the lot is notorious for its frequent visits by Barnes Towing, which has increasingly come under fire for excessive and predatory towing practices.
Facing Rising Costs, Durham Public Schools May Delay Some Renovations
This story originally published online at the 9th Street Journal. Eight Durham Public Schools construction projects were to be funded with money from the 2022 Durham County bond referendum. But due to increased construction costs, only four will likely be undertaken before the end of 2024, according to school officials.
A Paralympic Swimmer’s Two-Part Race Against Time
This story originally published online at UNC Media Hub. Morgan Stickney has never hit snooze in her life. When her alarm goes off in the morning she has 27 minutes to get from her pillow to the pool for practice in Cary, North Carolina. Once at the Olympic-grade pool she...
UNC Chancellor Announced as Next President of Michigan State University
Michigan State University announced UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz will become its next president during a Friday morning meeting of that university’s board of trustees. The board unanimously approved Guskiewicz’s hire with a starting date of March 4. His last day at UNC-Chapel Hill will be January 12.
Disney “Storyliving” Residential Community Coming to Pittsboro in 2027
As Oscar Wilde wrote in 1891, “life imitates art far more than art imitates life.”. Disney, no stranger to imitating art, announced its “Storyliving” brand in 2022. It includes “Disney branded master-planned residential communities designed to be the perfect setting for Disney fans to write the next exciting chapter in their lives,” says the chair of Disney Experiences in a video about Storyliving.
Antiques Roadshow’s Raleigh Episodes to Air in April
Treasures will be discovered and fortunes found during Antiques Roadshow’s 28th season, which premieres on PBS on January 8. But North Carolinians will be in for a special viewing experience this year as three episodes filmed in Raleigh air for the first time in April. Antiques Roadshow and its...
Sources: UNC Chancellor to Become New Michigan State President
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz will become the next president of Michigan State University, according to sources at Michigan State directly involved in the decision. On Thursday morning the university announced a special meeting of its board of trustees for Friday at...
Trust, Rumors, and Tough Decisions as UNC Chancellor Weighs MSU Presidency
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. In the nearly three weeks since UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz confirmed he is weighing taking the presidency at Michigan State University, he has not officially resigned his position, saying only that he is still considering his next move. Meanwhile, trustees, faculty members, students and even legislators have urged him to either continue leading UNC or move on.
Durham’s New City Council Sworn in Monday
Durham City Hall was unusually packed for Monday’s city council meeting. Hundreds of residents and visitors filled the chamber anxiously anticipating a changing of the guard in Durham politics. Mayor Elaine O’Neal officially retired from the city’s top seat at the beginning of Monday’s meeting. She was joined by...
Southeast Raleigh Residents Answer Pastors’ Call to Action to Address Youth Violence
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. On a windy, overcast day with rain threatening, residents of Southeast Raleigh gathered Sunday at Word of God Fellowship to answer local faith leaders’ “call to action” in response to last week’s deadly school stabbing in Wake County.
Gov. Cooper Appoints Former Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes as New State Auditor
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. Governor Roy Cooper tapped a familiar figure in Wake County political circles Thursday to complete the remainder of Beth Wood’s term as state auditor. Cooper selected attorney Jessica Holmes who currently serves as Deputy Industrial Commissioner and was the former chair...
Overflow Crowd at DPS Board Meeting Urges Delay of Parents’ Bill of Rights
A new North Carolina law called the Parents’ Bill of Rights drew a packed house of speakers at the November 16 Durham Board of Education meeting. Many community members urged the board to delay implementing the law, but some called for speedier compliance. “Reject the bill, and enact a...
After Nearly Three Years, Henderson Atwater is Released from Jail
A Wake County man accused of committing a series of non-fatal air gun shootings was released on bond last night after spending nearly three years in jail. Henderson Atwater’s release came in the wake of a Monday hearing that saw his bond reduced from $1.5 million to $100,000. It’s...
Geeks and Greeks: Chapel Hill Council Approves Longfellow Proposal, Denies Rezoning for Tower Next to Sorority House That Would Replace D&D Bar
Wednesday night marked the last business meeting of the year for the Chapel Hill Town Council. But there were no lame ducks in sight as the council voted on two different proposals for two 150-foot buildings downtown. The council denied the first—a 12-story luxury condo tower—and approved the second—a wet...
Don’t Be a Drip, Durham Officials Say as Water Levels Dip
This story originally published online at the 9th Street Journal. You may not be able to finish singing your favorite song in the shower. Durham officials are encouraging water conservation measures in light of dipping water levels. The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management reports lower-than-usual water levels in...
Southeast Raleigh High School Tragedy Has District Leaders Searching for Answers
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. The Wake County school board’s Safety and Security Committee took on a somber tone Tuesday, one day after a student at Southeast Raleigh High School died after being stabbed during a school fight. A 14-year-old student has been charged with murder...
Poole’side Pies Is Set to Close But Ashley Christensen Has Plans for New Concept
Poole’side Pies, the Poole’s Diner-adjacent pizzeria in downtown Raleigh, is closing for good at the end of this year. The restaurant’s final day of service falls just before Christmas, on December 23. Originally opened in the summer of 2019, Poole’side has been a popular lunch choice for...
With Ambitious New Programming, WUNC Continues to Expand Southern Storytelling
At the 1995 Source Awards, Outkast, an unknown hip-hop duo from Atlanta, won the Best New Group award. For years, the rap industry had been dominated by the coastal powerhouses in New York and Los Angeles. But André Benjamin, a.k.a. André 3000, stepped confidently onstage to accept the award and deliver a clear message to haters: “The South got something to say.”
Talking With Due South Hosts Jeff Tiberii and Leoneda Inge
In the month since Due South debuted on WUNC, episodes of the new radio program have included an interview with NC Senate leader Phil Berger, a segment on Halloween confections at area bakeries, and a discussion about a local effort to center Indigenous stories in college courses. This should tell you something about the capaciousness of the show—and the breadth of experience of the people behind it.
When a Durham Mother Fled an Abusive Partner, the County Took Her Children Away—And She Almost Lost Them Forever
The police officer stood on Samantha Wynn’s front porch in East Durham, flanked by social workers and other officers, trying to keep the tension from boiling over. “What they’re saying is, they’ve got paperwork from the courts saying they’re taking the kids,” he explained matter-of-factly.
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