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Going green and climate change continues to be a priority for Orange County

By Julia Masters | February 5

Orange County is working to address persistent climate change issues through forming a specialized committee to push energy efficient initiatives.

Statewide funding cuts might bungle your bus schedule

By Samantha Perry | January 30

Chapel Hill Transit may soon be feeling the effects of recent statewide funding cuts.

The ArtsCenter pulled out of the 203 Project. Here's what that means for Orange County:

By Samantha Perry | January 23

The facility will still house the public library, Carrboro Recreation and Parks offices, Teen Center, Virtual Justice Center and local radio station WCOM. ...

Current and former Carrboro town officials kick off the construction process for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.

Carrboro residents welcome MLK park construction

By Aislinn Antrim | January 20

A strong sense of community and excitement filled the atmosphere during the groundbreaking ceremony for Carrboro's MLK Park.

UNC senior Rubi Franco Quiroz speaks on Sept. 18 at the DACA in Crisis event, a panel discussion comprised of lawyers, activists and students about how to support the undocumented and DACAmented community.

How has ICE affected the Chapel Hill/Carrboro community this year?

By Lauren Talley | December 4

“I had a family friend whose dad got taken away by ICE while on his way to work, so it's things like that that scare me."

Carrboro is getting a new park after Board of Aldermen allocates funds for construction

By Crystal Yu | November 18

"I expect that it will go pretty smoothly," she said. "It’s a fairly simple project, a light touch on the land. We will be upgrading the parking ...

Trash and recycling in Chapel Hill may be taking a new turn

By Jake Richard | November 15

Currently, Chapel Hill and Carrboro have a very inefficient waste management infrastructure, and a panel established to solve the problem finally feel ...

P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern

By Julia Masters | November 4

This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss.

Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead

By Ares Zerunyan | October 31

“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”

Women's Health Information Center, Hyde repeal

Carrboro Aldermen come out against Hyde Amendment

By Claire Willmschen | October 29

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.

Want to be “green” even after you’re gone? In Carrboro, now you can

By Jamey Cross | October 24

The Town of Carrboro approved a town code that allowed for green burials, which offer a more natural, chemical-free form of burial.

Carrboro residents voice concerns over bicycle safety in town

By Aislinn Antrim | October 22

Despite being rated a silver-level community by the League of American Bicyclists, Carrboro residents say that the town has room to improve its bike safety. ...

Koch brothers, local leaders speak out against judicial vacancy amendment

By Lyell McMerty | October 21

The N.C. chapter of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity joins local officials in opposition to the judicial vacancy amendment. ...

Carrboro's new task force aims to acknowledge the town's complicated history

By Jake Richard | September 26

Julian Carr has been a controversial figure in Carrboro's history for years. This task force wants to contextualize his role while also showing how far ...

Carrboro businesses collaborate in developing new multi-use center

By Claire Willmschen | September 19

“I also think it will really improve the look and feel of downtown because, even though it’s adding a building, it’s adding much more than that.” ...

Local, state leaders react to Silent Sam's removal

By Ryan Smoot | August 22

With the forced removal of Silent Sam on Monday night by protestors, local and state leaders issued a range of statements on the new absence of the Confederate ...

Plans to clear cut P.H. Craig Forest in Carrboro divide community

By Lauren Talley | August 20

The owner of a local, beloved forest intends to clear cut thirty-four acres of his land, but maybe not for the reason you think.

Carrboro police presents findings of recent racial bias study

By Claire Willmschen | April 18

The Carrboro Police Department detailed their findings on their own racial biases in their policing to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. Here's what they ...

Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments

By Michael Taffe | April 15

The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" ...

ICE has reportedly detained at least 10 people in Orange County, Chatham County

By Lauren Talley , Molly Horak and Rebecca Ayers | April 12

ICE officials have recently made at least 10 detainments in Orange and Chatham Counties. Carrboro and Chapel Hill officials want citizens to know their ...