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Following 10 year anniversary, EDPNC continues to aim for economic growth in the state

By Victoria Yang | March 5

The organization's functions were previously done by the State Department of Commerce, by former Gov. Pat McCrory's administration

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'Representing the culture around us': North Carolina sees increase in hospitality job employment and revenue

By Ani Hunanyan | March 4

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina's hospitality industry is finally seeing a resurgence with the number of employees in the industry ...

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'Just a friendly barber': Carrboro shop to close in April after 64 years

By Freya McNeill | March 3

Russ Sturdivant has operated Friendly Barber Shop for nearly 30 years. His father founded the shop in 1961.

N.C. General Assembly proposes bill to modify labels on meat alternatives

By Eva Edwards | March 3

Some community members worry that the bill will create a distrust around alternative meat products, which could ultimately impact the climate.

Another N.C. county reverses fluoride in water practice, raising concerns for others

By Sarah Clements | March 3

Union County was the first in North Carolina to prohibit the addition of fluroide in public water systems.

North Carolina removes additional fee on retirement plans

By Makenzie Mills | March 3

The plan is expected to save participants of N.C. 401(k) and N.C. 457 Plans 10 cents for every $1,000 in an account.

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'Great starting point': North Carolina sees increase in dual enrollment

By Isaac Carter | March 3

Nearly 10 percent more of public schools students enrolled in a College and Career Promise course during the 2023-24 school year compared to the prior ...

Tailgate, Shrunken Head Boutique's expansion store, holds grand opening

By Makenzie Mills | March 2

The grand opening featured an appearance from former UNC men's basketball player Phil Ford.

Chapel Hill community discusses potential Dean E. Smith Center relocation

By Maddie Policastro | March 2

The two potential relocation properties off-campus are the Friday Center and Carolina North, the former site of the Horace Williams Airport.

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to raise teacher pay, restore master's bonus

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 1

The bill was introduced by four Republicans and is sponsored by many Democrats and Republicans in the state House.

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N.C. Republicans file bill requiring state to comply with federal immigration law

By Jessica Hudnut | February 27

Bill sponsors include N.C. Sen. Phil Berger, who said he was motivated to introduce the bill because of his concerns about violent crime and strain on ...

Orange County Board of County Commissioners discusses legislative priorities, taxes

By Sarah Clements | February 26

The board unanimously approved an Audit Services Contract Amendment and Orange County's Proposed 2025 Priority Legislative Issues.

Gov. Josh Stein discusses aims to increase free school meals for students

By Lauren Zola | February 26

At the 14th annual N.C. Child Hunger Leaders Conference on Tuesday, Stein said it is unacceptable that one in five children experience hunger in ...

N.C. Superintendent Mo Green announces policy initiatives for education

By James O'Hara | February 26

N.C. Superintendent Mo Green's policy agenda prioritizes six primary pillars.

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Durham artist XOXOK performs at Carrboro's final Black History Month concert

By Phoebe Martel | February 26

Keenan Jenkins played covers of popular songs by Black artists to a nearly-full reception hall on Sunday afternoon.

NCDHHS releases $11 million for community diversion, re-entry programs

By Lola Oliverio | February 25

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is funding $11 million dollars to the reentry programs for those involved in the judicial system ...

'Conditions on the ground': Local business owners discuss upcoming Trump tariffs

By Kristin Kharrat | February 25

Tariffs can increase the cost of production for local business owners, which might necessitate price increases on their goods and services.

Carrboro to rewrite its Land Use Ordinance into Unified Development Ordinance

By Ani Hunanyan | February 24

A revised ordinance is intended to open up housing development and encourage more affordable housing.

New train station expected in Hillsborough, to expand Amtrak access

By Isaac Carter | February 24

The station will take up five acres of the 20-acre parcel. The other 15 acres will likely be developed into affordable housing, commercial spaces and ...

Orange County hosts documentary screening on overlooked figure in Greensboro Sit-Ins

By Ha Lien Gaskin | February 24

Filmmaker Garrett Davis met Charles Bess, the busboy at Woolworth's during the sit-ins, at church.