Tammy Grubb

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Tammy Grubb

Elizabeth Woodman, creator of 27 Views podcast, explores the story and characters surrounding the murder of Rachel Crook, 71, and the trial of her alleged killer in 1951. Woodman's latest, four-part series is supported by a cast of local attorneys, writers and residents. [email protected] Podcast revives 1951 murder of Rachel Crook and trial of accused Hobart Lee. Lack of forensic tools and swift jury deliberation shaped controversial verdict.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Tammy Grubb

The affordable P.E.A.C.H. Apartments in Carrboro are almost ready for 10 families and individuals to move in, but Duke Energy's refusal to turn on the electricity is delaying progress and running up the costs for nonprofit provider EMPOWERment Inc., an attorney says.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Tammy Grubb

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman has been splitting her time between homes in Chapel Hill and Carrboro as she prepares to step down from her seat in December 2025. Contributed Karen Stegman is stepping down from her Chapel Hill Town Council seat six months before her term ends, she announced Thursday.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Tammy Grubb

NAACP urges district to reinstate Carrboro principal and provide due process Principal Helena Thomas was placed on leave after student walkout and protests District reviews handling of leave amid calls for transparency and fair process The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system's decision to put a principal on paid leave ahead of graduation Saturday has hurt her professional and personal reputation without evidence or due process, the local NAACP said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago | heraldsun.com | Tammy Grubb