Last month, the Chapel Hill Town Council agreed to participate in planning the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project alongside Orange County and Carrboro. This project aims to convert a 10-mile rail line into a multimodal greenway that would bring economic and environmental benefits. Still, it is currently limited by UNC’s reliance on the coal the rail line provides.
Read MoreWhile the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina ended on October 11, 2024, the effort to increase voter turnout continues as we near election day. Early voting began in NC on October 17, 2024, and will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Read MoreAs public transportation is expanding in North Carolina, the Triangle, especially our local Chapel Hill area, has made great advancements in making public transportation accessible for all riders. With the new options that have come with the reinstating of ride fares, there are options for all age groups to ride for free.
Read MoreFor generations, public universities have served as a hotbed of political activity and particularly, UNC-Chapel Hill. At a public university with a largely left-leaning student body ina swing state that has the ability to decide the election, student groups are more active than ever.
Read MoreEntering this new phase in the Middle East conflict through the involvement of Lebanon, United States officials, such as President Biden, are losing faith in a ceasefire deal as the focus shifts to defeating Hezbollah. As violence and tensions escalate, a path to ending the war and all of the emotional turmoil that comes with it becomes even more hazy.
Read MoreHurricane Helene, which made landfall on October 1, 2024, has had devastating effects on Western North Carolina, leading to significant loss of life and widespread destruction. This article examines the federal and state response, the human toll of the disaster, and the community's resilience amid recovery efforts. It also highlights the importance of preparedness for future storms and the political implications of climate change. As communities band together to rebuild, lessons from Helene may shape future emergency responses and infrastructure improvements.
Read MoreOne of the most polarizing races on North Carolina’s ballot this year is the fight for Superintendent of Public Instruction, the chief administrative officer for the state’s public school system. Mo Green, the Democratic candidate, is the former Superintendent of Guilford County Schools. Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee, is a registered nurse from Cary who homeschooled her children, running on a platform of parental rights, a reorganization of educational institutions and funding, and opposition to critical race theory.
Read MoreIn 55 minutes, the Town Council—minus Karen Stegman, who was absent—discussed a development that wanted an exemption from light rules, trash in the Haw River, affordable housing, changes to a right-of-way, and updated stormwater regulations
Read MoreAs a Congressman who gained a large reputation on the app, many users saw this as an act of betrayal. On March 16, Jackson took to the platform to address the vote, apologizing for his lack of transparency. “I would feel like I deserved an explanation.”
Read MoreAt town council meetings that the Carolina Political Review has reported on, the Town Council has seemed highly engaged during the public comment period, and multiple issues have gotten a number of speakers invested in them.
Read MoreWith 3 Atlantic Coast Conference teams from NC in the Sweet Sixteen combined with legalized sports betting, revenue was pouring in for the state. The NC Education Lottery Commission released early projections of revenue generated from sports betting and the numbers included $141 million paid out in winnings and a $42.7 million dollar “gross wagering revenue,” of which the state gets an 18% cut in taxes.
Read MoreTurnout and interest in student government elections at UNC have not been particularly high in recent years. This year it was 7.22 percent.
Read MoreTo understand why one bond is required to fund two school systems within the same county, it’s important to go back to the history of the two school systems.
Read MoreIn its 30th year as an ongoing landmark education case, oral arguments for Leandro vs. North Carolina took place at the North Carolina Supreme Court on February 22, 2024.
Read More10 foot pythons. Giant African snails. Lizards the size of cats. In Florida, the invasive species crisis takes center stage: the invasive animals are large, often threatening, and visibly foreign. According to Dr. Johnny Randall, retired Director of Conservation at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, many North Carolinians don’t even know invasive species when they see them.
Read MoreAll in all, the talk showed how environmental diplomacy was not just a theoretical construct but an active practice, particularly in Indonesia.
Read MoreUnaffiliated voters are now the largest voting block in North Carolina, with Democratic voter share beginning to shrink. But what does this mean for the upcoming 2024 election?
Read MoreA plurality of the attendees in the town council meeting were principally there to express views on the conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Read MoreWhile it is unclear whether Robeson County will remain conservative for the foreseeable future, given the Republican Party’s embrace of former President Trump and their committed investment in Robeson, it seems Republicans can count on winning Robeson in the next election.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s budget for the next two fiscal years, H.B. 259 makes changes to UNC Health and ECU Health policies which received little reporting at the time of the bill’s passage but have since caused a legal crisis at the State Treasury and strong allegations of fiduciary misconduct.
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