City -

"TOWNtalk" podcast shines a light on Chapel Hill Town services

By Rushi Kulkarni | March 23

The Town of Chapel Hill recently released "TOWNtalk the podcast." Ran Northam, communications manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, said he, Alex Carrasquillo, ...

You_20230301_city-bul-box-franklin-street

Bul Box, new Asian grill restaurant, opens on West Franklin Street

By Jenna Rupp | March 22

Bul Box, a fast, casual Asian cuisine restaurant, opened its newest location on West Franklin Street on Monday, March 20. Jaeyeon Kim, Bul Box's director ...

2023-3-8 Lam, Northside Elementary School-7.jpg

Survey shows increased violence at NC public schools, development affected by pandemic

By Libby Wakefield | March 22

New data shows that North Carolina public schools reported an increase in student discipline issues during the 2021-22 school year. There were 11,170 ...

NC House Democrats introduce legislation to improve election integrity, access

By Olivia Gschwind | March 22

House Bill 293, the Freedom to Vote Act, proposes changes to election administration in the state and provisions to increase voter turnout. N.C. Rep. ...

03202023_Hayes_City-gov-cooper-behavioral-health-plan-11.jpg

Cooper releases $1 billion behavioral health plan, requires legislature approval

By Arwen Helms | March 21

Gov. Roy Cooper’s new behavioral health plan, released on March 8, aims to invest $1 billion to address North Carolina’s mental health and substance ...

20220328_Rains_city-disparities-in-orange-county-schools.jpg

Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses cost saving for budget projected deficit

By Caroline Dickey | March 21

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on Monday, March 20 to discuss cost savings strategies for the remainder of the fiscal year 2023 and ...

'Dehumanizing' experiences lead disabled student to demand improved bus accessibility

By Emmy Martin | March 21

After a series of accessibility-related issues with Chapel Hill Transit, UNC junior Sarah Ferguson reached out about her negative experiences with bus ...

Solar panels sit at the solar farm on White Cross Road in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Duke Energy developing its second carbon plan to implement energy transition

By Kaitlyn Church | March 21

Duke Energy is developing a second carbon plan only two months after the release of the first, according to Duke Energy spokesperson Bill Norton. The ...

City-disparities-in-college-prep-classes

New class could help increase representation of students of color in higher level courses

By Maddie Policastro | March 21

As of the 2022 to 2023 school year, AP African American Studies has started piloting in 60 schools across the country and will soon expand to approximately ...

Public School Foundation raises money for CHCCS grants, scholarships through 5k race

By Lauren Zola | March 21

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation (PSF) hosted a 5k race on Saturday, March 18 to raise money for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools grants ...

CHCCS teachers and staff highlight creativity in Youth Art Month and beyond

By Irene Denniston | March 21

Though Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is celebrating Youth Arts Month this March, teachers across the district emphasize the importance of arts all ...

Parking prices emphasize priority differences between Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Walker Livingston | March 21

For this fiscal year, Chapel Hill Parking Services expects to make roughly $6 million in revenue — coming from a combination of meter fees, ticket fines ...

Women’s Public Health and Safety Act could further restrict abortion access

By Audrey Kashatus | March 21

Introduced to the U.S. Senate in mid-February, the bill could give states the ability to exclude abortion providers from receiving state Medicaid funds ...

Chapel Hill Farmers' Market enters 15th year of celebrating local farmers, artisans

By Sophia Fanning | March 20

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for the past 15 years, the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market has featured locally made products including pottery, kombucha, ...

Chapel Hill hosts 'changing of the guard' event for David Price and Valerie Foushee

By Sam Kornylak | March 20

On Sunday, March 12, the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties hosted a “changing of the guard” event between retired U.S. ...

West Cameron Avenue water construction and road work to be completed this month

By Sierra President | March 20

Water line-related road work on West Cameron Avenue should be completed this month, according to Simon Lobdell, utilities engineer for the Orange Water ...

'It's been a wonderful run': Crazy Alan's Emporium to close in August

By Bridget Bendezu | March 20

After more than 20 years in Chapel Hill, Crazy Alan's Emporium is closing on August 23 as Alan Cohen is retiring. Since its opening, Cohen has changed ...

Firearm-related child deaths are up by 161 percent since 2017

Child deaths, especially from firearms, on the rise in NC according to new report

By Maddie Van Meter | March 20

The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report, highlighting the common causes of death in children ages 0 to 17 in the state. ...

The North Carolina General Assembly building is pictured in Raleigh, N.C. on Jan. 13, 2013.

North Carolina Senate Bill 196 to ensure fair treatment for those with student loans

By Ella Aluise | March 19

On March 2, Senate Bill 196, the "Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights", was filed in the N.C. Senate. If passed, the bill would create a license requirement ...

Chapel Hill Town Council considers future of police station, possible apartments

By Avery Baker | March 10

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the possibility of developing a municipal services center at the site where the Chapel Hill Police Department is ...