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wunc.org > health > 2026-04-01 > durham-family-leukemia-harpers-home-pediatric-patients-families

Durham family turns leukemia journey into mission to house pediatric patients’ families

21+ hour, 15+ min ago  (1473+ words) On the days she didn't need to be hospitalized while being treated for leukemia, 8-year-old Harper Harrell was able to go home and sleep in her own bed. Duke Children's Hospital is just 1.9 miles from her family's home in Durham....

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wunc.org > 2026-03-31 > greensboro-residents-share-cautious-support-for-bingham-park-full-remediation-plan

Greensboro residents share cautious support for Bingham Park full remediation plan

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (286+ words) Greensboro is moving forward with a five-phase plan to remove toxic waste from Bingham Park. The park was built in the 70s on top of an unregulated landfill and was a key part of several neighborhoods in East Greensboro. The city…...

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wunc.org > 2026-03-28 > hundreds-rally-in-greensboro-for-third-no-kings-protest

Hundreds rally in Greensboro for third No Kings protest

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (300+ words) Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Greensboro Saturday afternoon for the third major No Kings protest. Rallygoers held signs denouncing President Donald Trump's administration and calling on the federal government to work for the people. Catherine Holcombe, a Greensboro resident,…...

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wunc.org > education > 2026-03-26 > unc-chapel-hill-trustees-budget-cut-financial-pressures

UNC-Chapel Hill trustees approve budget priorities, cuts amid continuing financial pressures

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (400+ words) UNC-Chapel Hill is set to spend $47.93 billion next fiscal year, according to a new all-funds budget approved by the Board of Trustees. Chief Financial Officer Nathan Knuffman presented the plan to the trustees this week. He said UNC-Chapel Hill is…...

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wunc.org > 2026-03-26 > data-center-technology-manufacturer-coming-to-greensboro

Data center technology manufacturer coming to Greensboro

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (118+ words) A new advanced manufacturing facility is coming to Greensboro. The California-based company purchased a closed manufacturing plant on Piedmont Triad Parkway earlier this month. The 240,000-square-foot site is currently operational, but it will need to be retrofitted for Lumentum's needs....

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wunc.org > 2026-03-24 > winston-salem-weighs-transit-changes-that-boost-frequency-cut-some-routes

Winston-Salem weighs transit changes that boost frequency, cut some routes

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) Winston-Salem leaders are weighing proposed changes to the city's public transit system. At a public hearing Monday, city transportation staff said their plan would increase service on major routes, with some lines running every 30 minutes instead of once an hour....

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wunc.org > education > 2026-03-24 > unc-revised-classroom-recording-policy

UNC Faculty decide to move forward with creating revised classroom recording policy

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (519+ words) UNC-Chapel Hill faculty are moving forward with developing a new classroom recording policy. This comes after Chancellor Lee Roberts got rid of an administrator-created policy that allowed the university to secretly record professors. "Why go through this exercise that's creating…...

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wunc.org > 2026-03-20 > greensboro-considers-new-programs-to-tackle-homelessness

Greensboro considers new programs to tackle homelessness

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (170+ words) Greensboro is set to launch a new housing project that's focused on assisting those experiencing homelessness. The announcement comes as the city plans to move away from its pallet shelter program this summer. The new initiative will focus on reallocating…...

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wunc.org > health > 2026-03-19 > raleigh-worst-metros-pollen-allergies

Raleigh ranks top 10 worst metros for allergies

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (491+ words) It's time for The Pollening in North Carolina, which coats the state " and probably your car " in yellow each year. And if you live in the Triangle, you might just get the worst of it. This year, Raleigh placed seventh…...

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wunc.org > term > news > 2026-03-17 > triangle-lgbtq-events-older-people

Some Triangle communities are hosting LGBTQ-related events for older people this month

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (341+ words) A couple of Triangle communities are holding events tailored to older adults in the LGBTQ community. Orange County's LGBTQ+ senior resource team with the Department of Aging is hosting an event aimed at exploring the roles libraries have played in…...