Dani Mehlhorn is a sophomore at UNC–Chapel Hill majoring in Communications, with a focus in media and strategic storytelling. She is passionate about exploring how technology and communications intersect to shape culture and opportunity.
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Good News Friday: The NC food banks stepping up as federal shutdown threatens SNAP
North Carolinians are spreading kindness and care this week: from NC food banks stepping up to Asheville being named the “Nicest Place in America.”
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Good News Friday: Volunteers rebuild Marshall church after Helene
This week’s Good News Friday features an inspiring story from western North Carolina, where residents helped to rebuild a Marshall church after Helene.
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Good News Friday: UNC scientist wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’ for working to prevent opioid overdose deaths
A UNC researcher’s groundbreaking work fighting the opioid epidemic lands him a MacArthur ‘genius grant.” Plus, an upcoming event for innovation leaders in Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties.
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Good News Friday: A North Carolina college battled homesickness by letting pets into dorms
NC Wesleyan University, a private college in Rocky Mount, introduced pet-friendly housing in recent years to help students battle homesickness and bring a little joy to campus. That, and more positive stories from North Carolina, in today’s Good News Friday.
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Good News Friday: The story of infamous Charlotte ‘Roofman’ robber comes to the big screen
Our weekly roundup of good news from around North Carolina includes a Hollywood moment for Charlotte, and some pivotal medical research kicking off in Wake County.
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Good News Friday: ‘Good Morning America’ spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville
In this week’s Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America’s visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: Beloved North Carolina restaurant Mediterranean Deli reopens after devastating 2023 fire
Another dose of good news from around North Carolina: This week, the return of Chapel Hill restaurant Mediterranean Deli, and a chimp’s viral antics at the North Carolina Zoo.
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Good News Friday: Rare white fawn born near the North Carolina Zoo
In this week’s Good News Friday, we check out a big milestone for NC State, an awesome thing to do with recycled flowers, and a very special visitor at the North Carolina Zoo.

















