On the Porch: Kristine Sloan – Training Regional Leaders
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A Triangle native, Kristine Sloan brings a deep commitment to justice, interdependence, and authenticity into all of her work. She’s an entrepreneur, executive leader, facilitator and strategist. As the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, Kristine works to connect local leaders to their values, purpose and vision, in service of greater regional collaboration and impact. Prior to Leadership Triangle, Kristine was the CEO of StartingBloc, supporting 3200+ social entrepreneurs and activists as they made significant social change. Earlier in her career, Kristine led a multimillion dollar grant project in Burundi for All Across Africa, designed cross-cultural programming for NC State University, worked on water advocacy rights with indigenous populations in South India and co-founded a social enterprise in West Africa.
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Three Sides of the Triangle: Controversy and Hope in Hopscotch’s 2026 Lineup
The 2026 Hopscotch Music Festival lineup angered some fans. Maisie Moylan shares why she agrees, but still believes a fun festival can be had.
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Longevity: How Strong Social Ties Lead To Long Lives
This week – What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world’s longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life. It’s a fascinating conversation about what it really means to age well.
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A ‘Village at South Campus’? Advocates for the Smith Center Expand Their Push
Advocates for keeping UNC basketball at the Smith Center are expanding their push, calling for a fully-developed “Village at South Campus.”
Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater Names Jamie Webb as New Executive Director
Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater has appointed Jamie Webb as its new executive director....
Granted Extra Year, South Dakota Center Cameron Fens Commits to UNC Men’s Basketball
Seven-foot center Cameron Fens, who had exhausted his collegiate eligibility until a recent court...
Viewpoints: Whatley is Misrepresenting Cooper’s Record on Prisoner Release
The Michael Whatley campaign has attacked Roy Cooper with a barrage of harsh, provocative ads criticizing the governor for complying with a court order forcing him to release 3,500 inmates from prison.
Student Kills at Least 7 People at a High School and a Home Outside Bangkok, Officials Say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20.
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