State allowing pharmacists to enroll as Medicaid providers to expand contraception access

A lack of reimbursement created barriers for pharmacies to implement contraception prescription protocols. New, increased support from the state aims ...

Chapel Hill fire department selects Brian Dunagin as 2023 Firefighter of the Year

Brian Dunagin, fire captain for the Chapel Hill Fire Department, was recently honored as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year.

Chapel Hill to start construction on MLK Jr. Blvd., North Street intersection

The project will include “squaring up” the intersection at the corners, as well as adding a traffic signal and marked crosswalks, Alex Carrasquillo, ...

Orange County Solid Waste cancels proposed waste facility after community concerns

Over the last several months, concerns about a proposed waste project have grown. Residents near the proposed site met with county commissioners, created ...

Orange County awards funding to eight local climate action projects

The County selected Habitat for Humanity, Urban Sustainability Solutions, Inc., Hillsborough United Church of Christ, Binkley Baptist Church, EMPOWERment ...

Carrboro Town Council receives finance report, discusses stormwater assistance

The council voted unanimously to have Town staff bring back a resolution on Feb. 6 with more information on the water and sewer boundary extension.

Town of Chapel Hill employees can now use employee ID for voting

Out of the approved institutions, employees in the towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough can now use their employee IDs as a valid form of voter ID.

Carrboro Town Council to hold special election to fill vacant seat

After winning Carrboro's mayoral election in November, Barbara Foushee's now vacant council seat will be filled by a special election on Nov. 5, 2024. ...

New Carrboro Finance Director Bret Greene assumes role

In his new role, Greene supervises financial operations and reporting of all municipal funds, such as the Town's budget, audit and debt management.

Future of Linda's unclear as closure may not be permanent

On Jan 2., the owner of Linda's Bar and Grill Chris Carini announced that the popular Franklin Street restaurant would be shutting its doors for good. ...

Orange County Schools appoints Danielle Jones as new superintendent

Danielle Jones replaces Monique Felder as superintendent, who left her position after controversy and protests complicated her four-year stint in Orange ...

Chapel Hill accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant program

Applications are available online at the Town's website and must be printed, scanned and submitted electronically by Jan. 12.

Linda's Bar & Grill's closure will not be permanent, namesake's daughter says

Linda's Bar and Grill to close this week after 47 years of business

Linda's Bar and Grill will close its doors for good this week on Friday after 47 years of business.

NAACP, Common Cause sue in federal court, alleging new maps are racially gerrymandered

The N.C. NAACP and Common Cause sued in federal court on Tuesday morning to stop the use of newly drawn maps because they constitute a racial gerrymander. ...

Orange County Board of Education discusses school reassignment, codes of conduct

The board discussed schedule changes, a consolidation of student conduct code and budgeting amendments.

'Really is a bipartisan effort': A look back at N.C. Medicaid expansion

“It's kind of a win-win," Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, the state health director and chief medical officer of the NCDHHS, said. "It allows us to ...

Community organizations, Town officials look back at affordable housing in 2023

“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...

Local businesses struggle with inflation, increase collaboration

“Coming together as a community, whether it's to bring these fun experiences to downtown or whether it's to help support one another, has really been ...