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Chapel Hill

'Best street in Chapel Hill': The Gimghoul Historic District's floral history

By Lola Oliverio | April 15

The Gimghoul Historic District is home to its historic architecture and manicured lawns, with a tradition of meticulous landscaping.

A look at elder care initiatives in Northside

By Phoebe Martel | April 10

Earlier this year, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center got a $40,000 grant to fund initiatives supporting elderly Northside residents, which may include respite ...

From R&B to indie rock: What Chapel Hill Town Council members love to listen to

By Aiden Hall | April 8

CHHS teacher Travis Adkison chosen as finalist for CTE teacher of the year award

By Iris Eyster | March 28

Triangle cities manage infrastructure growth amid population increase

By Isabelle Pala | March 26

The Chapel Hill and Orange County Welcome Center on March 23, 2025. The Town of Chapel Hill has erased multiple sites from the Town website related to racial equity, DEI, LGBTQ+ history.

Chapel Hill community, council members respond to Town's removal of DEI content from website

By Sarah Clements | March 24

The Town restored the sites on March 20 after pushback from the community.

Revaluations come out this week. Here's what Orange County property owners can expect.

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 22

There was a 52 percent increase in property value in Orange County, which could make residents see higher tax rates.

'Build and maintain': Orange County Visitors Bureau introduces four new board members

By Lauren Zola | March 17

Craig Lloyd, Lisa Kaylie, Sally Greene and Creston Woods will join the board of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.

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Cat Tales Cat Cafe receives $30,000 grant, one of 25 across the country

By Isabelle Pala | March 5

The grant will help the cafe invest in community projects, including providing cat food for community caretakers of stray cats.

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 ...

'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.

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North South Bus Rapid Transit receives federal funding, needs more for completion

By Isabelle Pala | February 23

The North-South Bus Rapid Transit System project could start as early as 2027, depending on federal funding.

'It's very powerful': Chapel Hill endorses Children's Bill of Rights in Sports

By Makenzie Mills | February 19

A local resident with three children in youth sports asked the Town to support the bill after her daughter's diagnosis with an overuse injury from competitive ...

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Chapel Hill launches affordable housing loan fund, plans to create 600 housing units

By Vinh Le | February 19

The fund, created in partnership with UNC Health and Self-Help Ventures Fund, is expected to get developers quicker access to resources and funding.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber hosts event to increase awareness for inclusive hiring

By Eva Edwards | February 17

Though 13 Chapel Hill businesses are certified as inclusive for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, some individuals said the town ...

Chapel Hill Town Council meets, discusses USAID, hears local petition

By Kristin Kharrat | February 16

On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss two proposed developments.

Carrboro to renovate Baldwin Park in Northside with inclusive equipment

By Ha Lien Gaskin | February 14

Northside residents can enjoy the renovations this summer, which will include a new main play structure.

Chapel Hill Transit hosts discussion on its connection with civil rights

By Vinh Le | February 13

Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee built upon the University's bus service to increase accessibility for community members.

'The work and the fruit of that labor': The Foushee family's legacy

By Sarah Smiley | February 4

The Foushee family has been an integral part of the Orange County community, helping advance civil rights efforts for decades.

'Let's do it in front of the courthouse': The historical impact of the Peace and Justice Plaza

By Sarah Clements | February 4

In the early 1960s, community members and UNC students held protests at what is now the Peace and Justice Plaza.