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East Franklin Street Dunkin' to develop long-anticipated drive-thru

By Ella Aluise | March 30

The Dunkin’ on East Franklin Street was recently approved to begin construction on a long-awaited drive-thru, a process stretching as far back as 2017. ...

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Carrboro hires Marie Parker as new assistant town manager after national search

By Kaitlyn Church | March 30

Marie Parker, the executive director of Wave Transit, has been selected as Carrboro’s new assistant town manager. Parker is set to start on June 5 and ...

Google Fiber coming to Hillsborough, construction to begin in April

By Carly Breland | March 30

Google Fiber announced plans to expand their high-speed broadband internet service to Hillsborough earlier this month — construction will likely begin ...

Carrboro plans to seek community feedback regarding Bolin Creek Greenway

By Audrey Kashatus | March 30

During the Carrboro Town Council meeting on Tuesday evening, council members discussed the Bolin Creek Greenway and the installation of new solar photovoltaic ...

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Women-owned businesses create welcoming spaces for Chapel Hill-Carrboro community

By Phoebe Martel | March 30

The Purple Bowl, WomanCraft Gifts and Ascension Tattoo are just a few of several women-operated small businesses in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities ...

Republican-led General Assembly overrides governor's veto on pistol permit bill

By Ethan E. Horton | March 29

On Wednesday morning, the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly overturned Governor Roy Cooper's veto for the first time since 2018 on a bill to remove ...

1870 Farm seeks to educate the community about animals and veterinary medicine

By Caroline Dickey | March 29

1870 Farm has over 150 years of history in Chapel Hill educating the community about animals. The farm, located at 1224 Old Lystra Rd., offers summer ...

In light of 'rural week,' organizations work to make a difference in less populated areas

By Lauren Zola | March 29

On March 20, Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed "Rural Week" as a celebration of the rural communities in the state. Of N.C.'s 100 counties, 78 are within rural ...

University Gardens residents continue to face evictions, an issue not unique to Chapel Hill

By Eliza Benbow | March 29

Some residents of University Gardens, an affordable housing community in Chapel Hill, have continued to receive eviction notices — a process that began ...

Town holds ribbon-cutting for Cedar Falls field sustainability and safety renovations

By Emma Hall | March 29

On March 23, the Town of Chapel Hill conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Cedar Falls Athletic Field after its recent turf and ...

Two NC bills pass through the General Assembly, become law without governor signature

By Sierra President | March 28

This month, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper let two bills pass through the N.C. General Assembly and become law without his signature due to his concerns about them. ...

'Setting the framework': Rep. Jeff Jackson uses social media to inform voters

By Ginny Dempster | March 28

Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-N.C. 14th) has about 1.4 million followers on the platform, where he posts informational videos about Congress, its function and ...

Bipartisan bill introduced in NC House would legalize sports betting

By Olivia Gschwind | March 27

A bill to legalize sports wagering, H.B. 347, has garnered bipartisan support and has passed through several committees in the North Carolina House. But, ...

Gov. Roy Cooper signs Medicaid expansion bill into law after years of stalemate

By Emmy Martin | March 27

On Monday afternoon, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76 into law, expanding Medicaid for North Carolinians. Now that Cooper has signed H.B. 76 into ...

Governor Roy Cooper establishes new statewide violence prevention office

By Sam Kornylak | March 27

Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order on March 14 announcing the establishment of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention. The office, which will ...

Bus tracking returns to Chapel Hill after delay, community now able to rely on GPS routing

By Caroline Horne | March 27

After a "frustrating" year, Chapel Hill Transit users in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area can once again track buses. The GPS routing information for transit ...

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'Treasure trove of stories': Iranian photographer to showcase art in Hillsborough

By Audrey Kashatus | March 27

Sia Yazdanfar, an Iranian freelance photographer, will be exhibiting a new collection of photographs from his most recent journey back to Iran at Thomas ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library introduces sensory resources to serve neurodiverse community

By Libby Wakefield | March 26

In an effort to make the space more inclusive, the Chapel Hill Public Library is launching an initiative that offers nature-themed, sensory-friendly resources. ...

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CHCCS to hold career fair at Chapel Hill High School to help mitigate staff shortages

By Ella Aluise | March 23

On Saturday, March 25, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will host a job fair at Chapel Hill High School from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for positions available ...

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Applications open for Chapel Hill advisory boards, committees and commissions

By Phoebe Martel | March 23

The Town of Chapel Hill has opened an application for residents to apply to its 20 advisory boards, committees and commissions. These organizations present ...