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Black-owned businesses give back to Chapel Hill community in different ways

By Sierra President | February 26

Chapel Hill is home to a number of Black-owned businesses, many of which are community-oriented. During Black History Month, they continue to give back. ...

Community Empowerment Fund to host event celebrating Black female leaders

By Annika Duneja | February 23

The Community Empowerment Fund is hosting the Share the Love: Art Show and Celebration of Black Queens in Our Community event on Feb. 25 to recognize ...

Orange County Historical Museum hosts second part of Chapel Hill 'History of Hope' exhibit

By Zoe Werner | February 23

"Hope of History Part 1" was exhibited last year and covered the beginning of Chapel Hill until 1928. According to the Chapel Hill Historical Society ...

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N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to give state employees paid parental leave

By Ella Aluise | February 23

On Feb. 16, N.C. House Democrats introduced House Bill 141 that would provide paid parental leave for state employees. If passed, the bill would provide ...

N.C. House passes bipartisan Medicaid expansion, bill heads to Senate

By Lauren Zola | February 22

On Feb. 16, House Bill 76 passed the N.C. House with large bipartisan support. If it passes the state Senate, adult North Carolinians living below or ...

Orange County BOCC discusses water treatment, approves neighborhood meeting changes

By Sam Kornylak | February 22

During the Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the Board heard updates about Orange Water and Sewer Authority and assistance ...

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Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses superintendent contract, calendar

By Walker Livingston | February 22

New diversity trainings and referral bonuses for employees of Orange County Schools were discussed by the Board of Education during its meeting on Monday ...

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Local organizations work to provide aid after earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

By Sam Kornylak | February 21

Turkish-American communities across the Triangle area are working to support those affected by the recent earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria, ...

Chapel Hill bus shelter art honors activists and events from the Civil Rights Movement

By Vina Senthil | February 21

The Chapel Hill Public Library recently highlighted three bus shelters in Chapel Hill with art that depicts important moments in the Civil Rights Movement ...

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Renaming of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard impacts community 18 years after change

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | February 21

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was renamed from Airport Road nearly 18 years ago — a decision by the Chapel Hill Town Council that community members ...

Carrboro Recreation Department hosts Black History Month concert series

By Emma Hall | February 21

Members of the Carrboro community gathered on at the Carrboro Century Center on Sunday, Feb. 19 to listen to Finesse, a rhythm and blues band, perform ...

'It wasn’t easy': 50 years later, legacy of Chapel Hill's first and only Black mayor prevails

By Walker Livingston | February 21

In 1969, Howard Lee won Chapel Hill’s mayoral election by about 400 votes, becoming not only the Town’s first and only Black mayor — but also the ...

'Gems of the state': NC legislators form HBCU caucus, the first of its kind

By Ginny Dempster | February 21

North Carolina state legislators have announced a bipartisan historically Black universities and colleges caucus, focusing on meeting the needs of historically ...

CHCCS and OCS experience funding disparities, special district tax plays part

By Laney Crawley | February 20

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools are both pushing for more state funding. Each has a per-pupil spending around $15000, with ...

Orange County Chief Deputy Jamison Sykes to retire in May

By Ethan E. Horton | February 20

Jamison "Jamie" Sykes, the chief deputy for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will retire in May, the office announced this morning.

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Development at University Place Mall raises excitement for businesses

By Caroline Dickey | February 19

In August 2022, Ram Realty Advisors announced they would begin a redevelopment campaign at University Place Mall in Chapel Hill. Construction has since ...

Teachers reflect as vacancies, attrition in NC education system continue

By Arwen Helms | February 19

According to recent data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, teachers are staying in the classroom at rates comparable to previous ...

New tenants to potentially fill vacant spaces at Franklin and Columbia intersection

By Carly Breland | February 19

The intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets, one of the busiest and most prominent intersections in Chapel Hill, currently has three empty storefronts. ...

Cooper declares February as Career and Technical Education Month, showcases programs

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | February 19

On Feb. 6, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring February to be Career and Technical Education Month in North Carolina. In CTE programs, ...

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New shopping center under development on US 15-501, despite controversy

By Kaitlyn Church | February 19

A new shopping center is in development along U.S. Highway 15-501, south of Chapel Hill and on track to open this summer. The development, 501 Landing, ...