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Drivers Struggle with Delays and Accidents on I-40 in Orange County
#092
Drivers Struggle with Delays and Accidents on I-40 in Orange County
Issue #092
In this Chapel Hill Insider Issue…
⛅Chapel Hill Local Weather- High 92o and Partly Cloudy
📰Coco Fro: A New Dairy-Free Delight from Durham's Pierce Freelon
📰Drivers Struggle with Delays and Accidents on I-40 in Orange County
📰From Gold to Paper: The Story of North Carolina's Early Currency
📰Orange County Animal Services Slashes Adoption Fees in July
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Coco Fro: A New Dairy-Free Delight from Durham's Pierce Freelon
Pierce Freelon, a former Durham City Council member, has launched Coco Fro, a vegan freeze-dried ice cream made from coconut cream and milk. This innovative dessert, funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, offers a lactose-free treat with a unique texture. Coco Fro is part of Freelon's broader vision of integrating Afrofuturism into his work and supporting community initiatives like Blackspace. With plans to expand flavors and distribution, Freelon aims to bring Coco Fro to a national audience.
Drivers Struggle with Delays and Accidents on I-40 in Orange County
In Orange County, NC, construction on Interstate 40 has led to a 200% increase in accidents, with Trooper E.M. Haynes handling multiple crashes in one day. The construction project, adding lanes along 11.5 miles, is causing significant bottlenecks and traffic delays. Some drivers are using alternative routes to avoid the congestion. The NCDOT is working to manage the situation with various measures, but the effectiveness is still uncertain. The widening project is expected to continue until late 2025.
From Gold to Paper: The Story of North Carolina's Early Currency
The Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC Chapel Hill is hosting an exhibit on North Carolina's historical currency, showcasing the state's monetary evolution before and after the Civil War. Bob Schreiner, the curatorial specialist, highlights how the reliability of modern money contrasts sharply with the uncertain and often counterfeit-ridden currency of the past. The exhibit also explores the impact of North Carolina's gold discovery in 1799 and the establishment of a mint in Charlotte. The library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Orange County Animal Services Slashes Adoption Fees in July
Orange County Animal Services is offering reduced adoption fees of $50 for dogs and cats in July as part of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Summer National Empty the Shelters event. Running from July 8 to July 31, the initiative aims to relieve shelter overcrowding, especially during kitten season. Adopters can visit OCAS without an appointment during specified hours, and more information is available on the OCAS website and social media.
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