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#203 - Lecrae, Hollyn, Isreal Perez, & More...

Oct 4, 2024 | newreleasetoday.com | Madison Ward

Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest. Lecrae x Beam - "Lift Me Up" Reach Records’ artist and co-founder Lecrae releases his fourth single of 2024.
‘When in Doubt, Throw it Out': UNC Expert Emphasizes Importance of Cleaning Data

May 8, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/05%20-%20May/08/Data%20Security.mp3Have you considered how much of your personal life is stored online? From social media profiles to banking information, we entrust a lot to the digital world. But with the constant accumulation of digital files, one UNC expert says it’s time to start taking digital security seriously to ensure you have easy access to your important information.
Carrboro Selects Marie Parker As Assistant Town Manager

Mar 28, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

On March 23, Carrboro Town Manager Richard J. White III announced Marie Parker as the town’s newest Assistant Town Manager. A graduate of Poole College of Management at NC State University, Parker is a member of the International City/County Management Association and has received training in local government management from UNC’s School of Government. Parker has over 23 years of experience in the public sector.
Chapel Hill Dunkin’ Approved for Drive-Thru Window

Mar 25, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

If you frequent the Chapel Hill area, you may have noticed a distinct lack of drive-thrus. But a local location of a national chain has been pushing for one — Chapel Hill’s Dunkin’ franchise has successfully lobbied for changing its property to allow customers to take out food from the comfort of their cars. At the March 22 Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved the motion to allow Dunkin’ to establish a drive-thru window at their location.
CHCCS Elementary Schools' Early Start Time Will Not Move Forward

Mar 23, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/03%20-%20March/23/Bus%20Shortage%2C%20Early%20Start%20Time.mp3Facing a bus driver shortage, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education recently brainstormed solutions to get students to school on time. One possibility was moving elementary school start times forward. But some parents were opposed to this change, and the school board decided against it.
Could the Bolin Creek Greenway Be Finished? Carrboro Talks Next Steps

Feb 27, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/02%20-%20February/27/Bolin%20Creek%20Greenway.mp3The Bolin Creek Greenway has been a project more than 14 years in the making. The town ultimately aims to extend the trail to create a safe and convenient path for pedestrians and bikers. Located throughout Chapel Hill and Carrboro, officials are considering completion of the project. The Town of Carrboro is looking for how to best gather public input.
Durham's Self Help Aims For Affordable Home Ownership

Feb 16, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/02%20-%20February/16/Self%20Help.mp3The housing market in the Triangle area is extremely competitive, and it can be hard to find an affordable home whether you’re looking in Chapel Hill, Durham or Raleigh. One organization aims to help people who are searching. Dan Levine is the Director of Real Estate at the Durham-based non-profit Self Help Credit Union.
UNC Study: ‘Habitual’ Social Media Use Changes Kids’ Brain Development

Feb 2, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Madison Ward

Social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kimia Shafighi of McGill University, Canada, and colleagues. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is a growing public health crisis, with an annual... 19 HOURS AGO
UNC Study: 'Habitual' Social Media Use Changes Kids' Brain Development

Feb 2, 2023 | chapelboro.com | Madison Ward

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2022/February/02/Social%20Media%20and%20Brain%20Study.mp3A study conducted by UNC researchers found a habitual checking of social media can impact brain development in adolescents. The study looked at a group of middle schoolers from public schools in North Carolina. Researchers found the more time they spent on social media, the more sensitive their brains became to getting social feedback from their peers.