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Here's what's in the works for new public art projects in Chapel Hill

By Julia Masters | February 25

Current public art projects are being integrated into the Chapel Hill community with help from the Percent for Public Art Program.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger (middle left) celebrates her sweeping re-election victory with her husband and children at the City Kitchen restaurant in 2017.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger receives community service award

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | February 13

Hemminger was presented the award for her initiatives that spark business and her involvement in environmental, community and cultural events in Chapel ...

Carrboro project takes first steps to recognize town's history

By Samantha Perry | February 7

“To move forward with a commitment to diversity, inclusion and uplifting of marginalized communities means nothing if built on a whitewashed narrative.” ...

PORCH nonprofit continues to grow in and beyond Chapel Hill

By Sean Leider | February 3

PORCH works to provide food for food-insecure families.

Flood damage after Hurricane Florence has Chapel Hill rethinking storm preparation

By Sofia Lesnewski | February 1

Residents and storeowners are looking for ways to minimize future flood destruction after Hurricane Florence damaged properties in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill's getting a new bike-friendly bus line, and cyclists are pumped for it

By Laura Rong | January 31

Chapel Hill Transit held a public meeting Tuesday to provide an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit plan. The BRT will be 8.2 miles long starting ...

Franklin Street restaurant Roots Bistro & Bar is closing this month

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | January 31

"People are asking me if we are totally done, and I say no, but we just can’t stay.”

So, are they widening I-40 or not?

By Ares Zerunyan | January 31

The NCDOT was forced back to the drawing board when it was discovered that their work on the interchange on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard would be ...

Snow fell in Chapel Hill on a Wednesday afternoon in 2014. North Carolina declared a state of emergency in response to winter weather across the state.

Are we about to have another snow day?

By Crystal Yu | January 29

Here are some preliminary predictions for inclement winter weather in Chapel Hill.

Ronald McDonald House celebrates over 30 years in Chapel Hill

By Ares Zerunyan | January 24

The Ronald McDonald House has been a saving grace for several families who have been displaced by their child's illness or injury, and students at UNC ...

Chapel Hill gets the wheels turning on new bike paths

By Laura Rong | January 21

New bike paths aim to help increase the safety and ease of biking around Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill takes another step to remove Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker

By Julia Masters | January 21

The Town of Chapel Hill is taking action to finally determine who owns the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker so that it can be removed.

There's not enough affordable public housing in Chapel Hill. This program could help:

By Henry Haney | January 20

Chapel Hill is facing an affordable and public housing crisis, but a new program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development aims to help the ...

Jason Bellavance has been a Chapel Hill Police Officer for 15 years.

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Jan. 10 - Jan. 14

By Anna Pogarcic | January 16

A roundup of Chapel Hill Police reports from Jan. 10 - 14.

Your Franklin Street bar-hopping Snapchats may finally start sending on the first try

By Julia Masters | January 16

Franklin Street will be joining a nationwide trend of fiber internet, with communication lines being installed starting January 14.

Matt Hughes, Orange County Democratic Party Chair, congratulates James Barrett on his election to the Board of Education Tuesday evening at 411 West restaurant on West Franklin Street.

James Barrett, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education member, running for state superintendent

By Ryan Smoot | January 15

“Given that turnover is good for boards, and given that I want to take on the chance to serve students and teachers at a broader level, I won’t be ...