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Orange County recycling hit by dropping oil prices

By John Foulkes | February 24

The recycling industry is under pressure due to the global drop in oil prices.

Weather update: Tornado warning for Orange County canceled

By From staff and wire reports | February 24

Orange County will remain under a tornado warning until 5 p.m. at the latest, according to the last Alert Carolina message. All University operations ...

Orange County property reevaluation moving forward

By Kerry Lengyel | February 23

Durham resident Adam Sobsey said after Durham’s property tax reevaluation, the property value of his home roughly tripled.

Board of County Commissioners discusses possible firearm regulations

By Lindsey Hoover | February 23

Complaints of successive and irresponsible shooting at odd hours led to a discussion of firearm regulations at the Orange County Board of Commissioners ...

Chapel Hill to join AT&T's smart city program

By Megan Royer | February 23

Chapel Hill is collaborating with AT&T as a spotlight city to build a smart city framework that will better connect residents to the town through ...

Q&A with Orange County's new homeless program coordinator

By Olivia Schaber | February 23

Staff writer Olivia Schaber spoke with Corey Root on her goals as the new Homeless Program Coordinator of Orange County.

Raleigh nonprofit plans for affordable housing in Chapel Hill

By Hugo Fernandez | February 23

This February, Raleigh nonprofit DHIC Inc. submitted its plans for building 80 affordable family apartments at 1721 Legion Road.

Nonprofit gives Hispanic community tools to apply for DAPA

By Camila Molina | February 23

Chapel Hill nonprofit Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition gathered Saturday to discuss potential new immigration policies for immigrant families. ...

Orange County moves to ban e-cigarettes

By Megan Royer | February 22

Individuals who smoke e-cigarettes may not be able to do so inside bars and restaurants in Orange County much longer.

Money for Orange County childcare services back on track

By Benjamin Albano | February 22

Recent adjustments to the state allocation for childcare funds has allowed for the expansion of the department of Social Services’ childcare program. ...

Residents discuss racial gap in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

By Nicole Gonzalez | February 21

More than one hundred concerned Chapel Hill and Carrboro community members gathered at the United Church of Chapel Hill Saturday to discuss racial equity ...

Coal ash disposal site discovered near Bolin Creek sparks public discussion

By Janna Childers | February 21

Coal ash, the leftover toxins and materials from burning coal for energy, pose major environmental concerns in North Carolina — and the Southern Environmental ...

UNC graduates create outlaw cosmic music

By Trevor Lenzmeier | February 18

Chapel Hill’s “Outlaw Country” outfit Campfires and Constellations don’t want fans fixating on their name in hope of finding a higher symbolic ...

Durham bus service to be extended into Carrboro

By Marie Muir | February 18

Carrboro residents who commute to Chapel Hill or Durham for their job will soon be able to ride a more efficient and direct route as GoTriangle extends ...

Weaver Street Market hosts second annual race

By Alexis Hinnant | February 18

Weaver Street Market is hosting their second annual Weaver Street Race, starting on Feb. 17.

Orange County considers new water meter readers

By Sarah Crump | February 18

The Orange Water and Sewage Authority will decide on March 24 whether to invest in an advanced metering infrastructure system that will allow for the ...

From food truck to restaurant

By Sarah Crump | February 18

The food truck craze is thriving, and restaurateurs are taking advantage of their popularity.

Excited fans jump over a bonfire on Franklin Street after North Carolina beat Duke in men’s basketball two years ago.

Chapel Hill prepares for rivalry game

By Jane Little | February 16

Chapel Hill police officers, businesses and residents are gearing up for the biggest UNC basketball game of the year and the celebrations that could follow. ...

The Hamilton Road Fire Station is getting renovated after being on Chapel Hill’s list of investment projects for at least 10 years.

Fire Station redevelopment under way

By Alexis Allston | February 16

The redevelopment of the Hamilton Road Fire Station is finally underway after nearly a decade in the making.

Emergency officials respond to car fire on Rosemary Street

By From staff and wire reports | February 16

Emergency officials are responding to a car on fire in the 150 E. Rosemary St. parking deck right across from The Daily Tar Heel office, a police officer ...