The American Red Cross says that blood inventory levels are low that it can not meet the demands of local hospitals. It is calling for immediate donations, particularly of O and A blood types. The blood drive schedule for the remainder of July is as follows:
July 16 at the UNC Student Union from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and behind UNC Hospitals from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See unc.givesblood.org; July 17 at Piedmont Electric in Hillsborough from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Call 732-2123. July 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Institute on Country Club Road in Chapel Hill. Call 660-2890. July 26 at the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department on Whitfield Road in Chapel Hill from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 493-3551.
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-448-3543.