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'Outdated barriers': Medical specialists discuss bill to increase autonomy for APRNs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

How doulas provide support and comfort in their communities

By Brantley Aycock | April 15

People who may need doulas the most generally cannot afford them because N.C. Medicaid does not cover the costs.

'Best street in Chapel Hill': The Gimghoul Historic District's floral history

By Lola Oliverio | April 15

The Gimghoul Historic District is home to its historic architecture and manicured lawns, with a tradition of meticulous landscaping.

New N.C. bill would introduce AAPI history to school curriculum

By Ani Hunanyan | April 14

The bill would change curriculum to include challenges faced by Asian-American immigrants throughout U.S. History.

NC Supreme Court decides majority of Jefferson Griffin's contested ballots will count

By Lucy Marques | April 11

The North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday ruled that majority of the ballots contested by Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin should be ...

Super Bowl champion, Chapel Hill High School graduate remembered for his kindness

By Iris Eyster and Anna Tynch | April 11

A Chapel Hill High School graduate and Super Bowl champion died last month. He played in the NFL for eight seasons.

Orange County Schools considers plans for bonds, community weighs in

By Makenzie Mills | April 11

Orange County Schools seeks community input on how to spend $125 million in school bond funds on one of three proposals: a new kindergarten through fifth ...

A look at elder care initiatives in Northside

By Phoebe Martel | April 10

Earlier this year, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center got a $40,000 grant to fund initiatives supporting elderly Northside residents, which may include respite ...

'Pulse of the economy': How economic changes affect local second-hand shopping

By Kristin Kharrat | April 10

As thrift shops become more popular, prices seem to be rising. Experts say this is due to a looming recession, which may cause big changes in supply and ...