CDC outlines new COVID-19 regulations, no longer requires five-day quarantine

The CDC recommends returning to normal activities if fever has not been present without the help of fever-reducing medication and symptoms have ...

Chapel Hill Fire Department acquires two new trucks for stations 2 and 3

Fire chief Jay Mebane said the new trucks cost $600,000 and $710,000, respectively. He said technology has changed a lot, and to continue to meet national ...

Lumos provides broadband internet service to 1,500 homes, businesses in Orange County

Derek Kelly, vice president of market development for Lumos, said Lumos’ main focus has been on the northern part of the county, where the majority ...

Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Report shows N.C. rail's growing popularity, emphasizes economic growth from trains

North Carolina's 3,400-mile rail system generates more than $20 billion annual statewide economic input and supports 88,000 jobs. The state houses more ...

Carrboro Police Department hires new social worker, emphasizes diversion program

Monrita Hughes has previously worked at the Department of Health and Human Services in Granville County, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency ...

'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

Biden budget recommends $138 million for Chapel Hill's North-South Bus Rapid Transit project

If the project is featured in the next congressional budget, construction could start as early as 2026 and be completed by 2029.

Orange County celebrates Creek Week 2024 with water-themed events

“Our bodies are 70 percent water, right?" Sammy Bauer, a stormwater educator for the Chapel Hill Public Works Department, said. "If you live, ...

Federal funding allocated to strengthen minority and women-led N.C. businesses

10 women-led and minority-led capital firms in North Carolina were granted funding to invest into underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Carrboro Town Council reviews initial plans for long-term rail line redevelopment

The rail line is currently used to transport coal used for energy production for the University at its cogeneration plant. As the University transitions ...

OCS Board of Education discusses improvement projects, after-school program

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on March 18 to discuss its Bond and Capital Project Recommendations, plans for the after-school program ...

Community activists petition to rename Cameron Avenue, honor civil rights leader

Mayor Jessica Anderson said the request will be referred to the Town's naming committee, which will meet later this month.

Criminal justice diversion programs redirect, guide individuals

Orange County's Criminal Justice Resource Department provides programming for juveniles, adult first-time offenders and those affected by substance abuse ...

Runoff confirmed in Orange County Schools Board of Education election

Bonnie Hauser, an incumbent and the fourth-place finisher, requested the runoff after finishing less than 500 votes behind another incumbent, Jennifer ...

N.C. voters select party nominees for Council of State races in primary races

North Carolina's Council of State is composed of 10 elected officials that are part of the executive branch.

Eric Blankenburg wins Republican primary for District 4 to face Valerie Foushee in November

Blankenburg will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee, who currently holds the seat, in November.

Jeff Jackson wins Democratic attorney general primary, will face Bishop in November

Jackson — who has made his name partially through videos on TikTok and Instagram explaining his time in Congress — was the frontrunner for the Democratic ...

Padilla elected, Doyle, Moore re-elected to Orange County Schools Board of Education