Caroline Spencer
@cclaytonr.bsky.social
NC born & bred. Public education, politics, books, travel, live music, and the Oxford comma. 🙄 expert. Voter. Tar Heel.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The great Neil Young turns 80 tomorrow.
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Aurora Borealis last night from our back yard in Chapel Hill, NC.
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Aurora Borealis last night from our back yard in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Chapel Hill NC
Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina.
“We have a community full of people that genuinely want to help pets, and they want to help community pets as well".
Help comes from the North Carolina Spay / Neuter Program.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina.
“We have a community full of people that genuinely want to help pets, and they want to help community pets as well".
Help comes from the North Carolina Spay / Neuter Program.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
Orange County attributes community support to low euthanasia rates in animal shelter
Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina. WRAL Investigates went to the animal shelter in Chapel Hill to find out what is behind the success.
www.wral.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Chapel Hill NC
Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina.
“We have a community full of people that genuinely want to help pets, and they want to help community pets as well".
Help comes from the North Carolina Spay / Neuter Program.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina.
“We have a community full of people that genuinely want to help pets, and they want to help community pets as well".
Help comes from the North Carolina Spay / Neuter Program.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
Excellent news!!!!
EXCLUSIVE: Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run in the primary election for the Board of Orange County Commissioners next year.
Here’s what she told us about her plans:
Here’s what she told us about her plans:
EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat - Chapelboro.com
Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run for the Board of Orange County Commissioners in 2026.
chapelboro.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Excellent news!!!!
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'...Carrboro, NC, indie band Erie Choir is the project by former Sorry About Dresden guitarist Eric Roehrig. Who was Sorry About Dresden? The Chapel Hill band was part of the golden age of Saddle Creek Records, which released albums The Convenience of Indecision in 2001...'
New Erie Choir (ex Sorry About Dresden), Glow in the Dark, Mynabirds; Ariel Pink tonight… - Lazy-i
Erie Choir is back with a new full-length, Golden Reviser, released last Friday on Potluck Foundation Records.
lazy-i.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
'...Carrboro, NC, indie band Erie Choir is the project by former Sorry About Dresden guitarist Eric Roehrig. Who was Sorry About Dresden? The Chapel Hill band was part of the golden age of Saddle Creek Records, which released albums The Convenience of Indecision in 2001...'
UNC at Chapel Hill board shoots down proposed tuition hike on in-state undergrads
UNC's administration proposed a 3% increase on in-state undergraduate tuition for students coming to campus in 2026.
UNC's administration proposed a 3% increase on in-state undergraduate tuition for students coming to campus in 2026.
UNC at Chapel Hill board shoots down proposed tuition hike on in-state undergrads
UNC's administration proposed a 3% increase on in-state undergraduate tuition for students coming to campus in 2026.
www.wral.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: The “Seven Sisters” Just Found Thousands of Long-Lost Siblings uncnews.unc.edu/2025/11/12/t...
The “Seven Sisters” Just Found Thousands of Long-Lost Siblings - UNC News
UNC astronomers discovered that the famous Pleiades star cluster, the “Seven Sisters,” is actually 20 times larger than previously thought.
uncnews.unc.edu
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: The “Seven Sisters” Just Found Thousands of Long-Lost Siblings uncnews.unc.edu/2025/11/12/t...
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Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
UNC Overdose Researcher Awarded Genius Grant
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
indyweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
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UNC-Chapel Hill proposing tuition increases, higher fees for housing, meal plans
The tuition increase, if approved, would begin with the incoming 2026 class. Students already at UNC wouldn't see an increase. Out-of-state students would see a 10% tuition increase under the proposal.
The tuition increase, if approved, would begin with the incoming 2026 class. Students already at UNC wouldn't see an increase. Out-of-state students would see a 10% tuition increase under the proposal.
UNC-Chapel Hill proposing tuition increases, higher fees for housing, meal plans
The tuition increase, if approved, would begin with the incoming 2026 class. Students already at UNC wouldn’t see an increase. Out-of-state students would see a 10% tuition increase under the proposal.
www.wral.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
UNC-Chapel Hill proposing tuition increases, higher fees for housing, meal plans
The tuition increase, if approved, would begin with the incoming 2026 class. Students already at UNC wouldn't see an increase. Out-of-state students would see a 10% tuition increase under the proposal.
The tuition increase, if approved, would begin with the incoming 2026 class. Students already at UNC wouldn't see an increase. Out-of-state students would see a 10% tuition increase under the proposal.
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A Genius Among Us
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
A Genius Among Us
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded the $800,000 prize.
www.theassemblync.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Genius Among Us
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
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Lob City in Chapel Hill!
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Lob City in Chapel Hill!
I’m ok with this.
The Jayhawks and Tar Heels complete their two-year, two-game series with Friday’s non-conference clash in Chapel Hill.
KU-UNC home-and-home deal expires Friday. Future of bluebloods’ series unclear
The Jayhawks and Tar Heels complete their two-year, two-game series with Friday’s non-conference clash in Chapel Hill.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I’m ok with this.
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As a Bostonian, I am conflicted about how many positive feelings I'm having about New York at this moment
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
As a Bostonian, I am conflicted about how many positive feelings I'm having about New York at this moment
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
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Heavenly Groceries / Comida Celestial - Fresh produce + grocery items to communities surrounding Chapel Hill, NC. 510 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill; Tues + Thurs 2:45–4:15 PM (919) 929-1116; rockwall@jacksoncenter.info
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Heavenly Groceries / Comida Celestial - Fresh produce + grocery items to communities surrounding Chapel Hill, NC. 510 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill; Tues + Thurs 2:45–4:15 PM (919) 929-1116; rockwall@jacksoncenter.info
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IFC Community Market- Free produce, pantry staples, hygiene items, + holiday meals for anyone who lives or works in Chapel Hill or Carrboro. 110 W Main St, Carrboro | (919) 929-6380 | info@ifcmailbox.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
IFC Community Market- Free produce, pantry staples, hygiene items, + holiday meals for anyone who lives or works in Chapel Hill or Carrboro. 110 W Main St, Carrboro | (919) 929-6380 | info@ifcmailbox.org
On November 1, health care marketplace open enrollment begins and many Americans on the health care exchanges will see what their new rates will be — without the enhanced subsidies. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first?
Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdown’s effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen and on...
www.independent.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On November 1, health care marketplace open enrollment begins and many Americans on the health care exchanges will see what their new rates will be — without the enhanced subsidies. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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And worse, it is on top Booker Creek. Not near it, but on top of it.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
And worse, it is on top Booker Creek. Not near it, but on top of it.
The shopping center was built in a flood plain. I’m not sure that there’s anything that could “protect” them.
Nearly four months since Tropical Storm Chantal, some businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill were able to reopen this month.
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The shopping center was built in a flood plain. I’m not sure that there’s anything that could “protect” them.
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Nearly four months since Tropical Storm Chantal, some businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill were able to reopen this month.
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Nearly four months since Tropical Storm Chantal, some businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill were able to reopen this month.
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event.
www.wunc.org/environment/...
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Early voting begins today in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The @indyweek.bsky.social write up is very good.
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Early voting begins today in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The @indyweek.bsky.social write up is very good.
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[October 23rd, 1985] Advertisement: The Chapel Hill Alliance of Neighborhoods urges voters to elect officials focused on community control, addressing concerns like unchecked development, traffic, and parking to preserve the town's character.
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
[October 23rd, 1985] Advertisement: The Chapel Hill Alliance of Neighborhoods urges voters to elect officials focused on community control, addressing concerns like unchecked development, traffic, and parking to preserve the town's character.
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Frances Shetley will read from her new book, "Vignettes," a collection of true stories from her life, starting on her father's farm in Calvander and continuing through her years living in and around Carrboro.
🗓️10/24
🕚11:30am - 12:30pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/ca71b7
🗓️10/24
🕚11:30am - 12:30pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/ca71b7
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Frances Shetley will read from her new book, "Vignettes," a collection of true stories from her life, starting on her father's farm in Calvander and continuing through her years living in and around Carrboro.
🗓️10/24
🕚11:30am - 12:30pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/ca71b7
🗓️10/24
🕚11:30am - 12:30pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/ca71b7
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Early voting has begun! Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition, an association of housing organizations in which we are part of, has developed a voter guide to inform voters on how candidates running for office in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough stand on housing.
October 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Early voting has begun! Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition, an association of housing organizations in which we are part of, has developed a voter guide to inform voters on how candidates running for office in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough stand on housing.