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OWASA to convert Fidelity Street, Glosson Circle properties into parking spaces

By Phoebe Martel and Freya McNeill | April 28

According to OWASA, 100 additional surface parking spaces are needed to accommodate construction plans for a PFAS treatment facility and a replacement ...

Proposed N.C. bill to change school library content regulations

By Ha Lien Gaskin | April 27

Though complaints about library materials in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district are reportedly rare, the proposed bill would tighten oversight ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools puts forward first budget since $5 million deficit

By Aiden Hall | April 27

“Anytime you're making a budget request, we're going to advocate strongly for our students and our staff, but also be reasonable in what we request,” ...

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New affordable housing development, the PEACH apartments, opens in Chapel Hill

By Ani Hunanyan | April 27

The complex will provide a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to residents earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council discusses projects, Affordable Housing Funding Program

By Sarah Clements | April 25

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on April 23 to discuss multiple conditional zoning applications and funding for the Affordable Housing Funding Program. ...

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'There is help available': Orange County to build new crisis diversion facility

By Ani Hunanyan | April 25

The facility is expected to open in 2027 and includes a behavioral health urgent care unit, a crisis stabilization unit and a peer-staffed living room ...

'Keep the public informed:' Town of Chapel Hill hosts open house for coal ash site

By Lauren Zola | April 25

On April 21, Town officials updated community members about the coal ash at the 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd site and welcomed input about next steps ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council considers community development grants, weighs impact

By Iris Eyster | April 24

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have not yet set the final grant amounts. Chapel Hill typically receives around $420,000 each cycle. ...

Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board introduces sustainability plan

By Isabelle Pala | April 24

“They're not making any more land,” Noah Ranells, eastern director for North Carolina FarmLink, said. “So once it's gone to another purpose, it's ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council approves development on Elliott Road, weighs progress

By Jessica Hudnut | April 24

The plan includes residential and retail spaces on the property, in addition to a parking deck and recreational areas.

Choir director and world champion: Culbreth teacher wins gold medal for running

By Sheridan Barry | April 22

“I told my wife, ‘I'm still going to the meet. I'm still going to represent the U.S.,'” Michael Jones said. “If I have to climb over a hurdle, ...

TABLE of Carrboro expands to larger space downtown

By James O'Hara | April 21

The new location is more than double the size of the previous space.

'Structural deficit': N.C. Senate introduces 2025-27 budget proposal, moves to House

By Isaac Carter | April 21

Tax reform, teacher pay and health care among the primary items outlined in the proposal.

'People playing God': N.C. Republicans push for bill further limiting abortion

By Taylor Motley | April 21

Although the bill is unlikely to be heard in committee, critics of it say it's still important to pay attention to bills that could limit abortion access. ...

CHCCS Board of Education reviews status of superintendent search process, budget requests

By Maddie Policastro | April 21

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved a budget request for the 2025 through 2035 fiscal year, which included funding ...

'Outdated barriers': Medical specialists discuss bill to increase autonomy for APRNs

By Defne Önal | April 21

Last month, the N.C. General Assembly filed the APRN Definitions Bill, formerly known as the SAVE Act, to grant full practice authority to advanced practiced ...

House Bill 171 intended to remove DEI in state, local government

By Sarah Clements | April 20

The bill, titled “Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI,” would ban state agencies from funding or supporting DEI efforts and mandate that ...

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Carrboro Town Council examines potential changes to proposed state legislation, discusses OWASA programs

By Quinn Groves | April 17

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday night to discuss proposed bills in the N.C. General Assembly and the current state of OWASA bill affordability ...