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Community members gather to protest the practices and treatment of Kira Fisher by Ellers Capital Partners on June 11.

Community members protest Eller Capital Partners housing practices

By Camila Molina | June 18

Kira Fisher is a tenant of the Chapel Hill apartment complex 86 North — but not for very much longer.

Construction continues on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Inter-Faith Council for Social Services’ men’s homeless shelter and community kitchen’s new location.

New homeless shelter near completion

By Rachel Herzog | June 18

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Inter-Faith Council for Social Service’s men’s homeless shelter and community kitchen will soon have a new home.

Group asks police to make reforms to combat racial bias

By Erin Kolstad | June 18

A coalition of Orange County residents is working to eliminate the problems of implicit bias and racial profiling in policing.

Marty Hanks, the creator of "Just Bee Apiary," a bee farm located on his land just outside of downtown Chapel Hill, checks on his honeybees. Hanks makes it a priority to raise his thousands of bees without the use of unnatural chemicals.

Carrboro to observe week honoring bees

By Lauren Miller | June 10

Next week, downtown Carrboro will be buzzing with new activities.

Members of local Gamblers Anonymous group reflect on addiction

By Claire Nielsen | June 10

Steve, a member of the Chapel Hill chapter of Gamblers Anonymous, said he considers gambling to be his enemy.

Obey Creek vote delayed

By Claire Nielsen | June 10

Many of those who attended Monday’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting were surprised when the council decided not to vote on the four Obey Creek development ...

Chapel Hill recommended budget includes bike safety funds

By Rachel Herzog | June 4

The Chapel Hill Town Council’s commitment to improving bike and pedestrian safety this year is clear.

Mugsey, a patchwork pooch, poses in front of his owner's, Ciara Ellis's, house Monday.

More local apartments to allow pets

By Madeline Reich | June 4

When students leave home for college, they leave some of their best friends behind – often including beloved pets.

Town wellness program generates big savings in health care

By Erin Kolstad | June 4

Thanks to healthier employees, the town of Chapel Hill will be paying less in health care premiums next year.

Crepe restaurant to open on Franklin

By Sarah Crump | June 4

Following the suit of a string of new Franklin Street eateries opening this year is Crepe Culture, a cafe serving a variety of crepes and coffee drinks. ...

Jonathan Howes on the Plaza of Ramshead on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Former mayor Jonathan Howes dies at 78

By Claire Nielsen | June 4

People trusted former Chapel Hill Mayor Jonathan Howes.

Members of the Carolina Meadows community gather around a flag and uniforms on display during their Memorial Day event.

Carolina Meadows residents remember soldiers

By Claire Nielsen | May 27

Carolina Meadows residents packed the retirement community’s auditorium Monday for a Memorial Day event remembering Americans who have died serving ...

Ellen Perry sits outside of her home in Carrboro Friday afternoon. Perry helped create the 2015 Chapel Hill Access Guide for the Orange County Visitors Bureau.

Carrboro women promote accessibility

By Lauren Miller | May 21

Five years ago, Carrboro resident Ellen Perry led Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and then-Carrboro mayor Mark Chilton through their towns in wheeled ...

Obey Creek development divides Chapel Hill community members

By Claire Nielsen | May 21

The possible advantages and disadvantages to the proposed Obey Creek development range from more affordable housing options to increased traffic and backlog. Residents ...

The Krispy Kreme on Franklin Street closed its doors for the last time on Sunday.

Krispy Kreme location closes permanently due to poor sales

By Sarah Crump | May 14

The Hot Light at the Krispy Kreme location on East Franklin Street is off for good.

Survey shows lack of trust among some Northside residents

By Morgan Swift | May 14

A survey conducted by the Marian Cheek Jackson Center shows there’s work to be done when it comes to the relationships of students living in Chapel ...

Community members discuss racism in schools at Board of Education meeting

By Claire Nielsen | May 8

Teachers, students and parents discussed race relations in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools at a Board of Education meeting Thursday. The board heard ...

Speeding suspect to appear in court this afternoon

By Claire Nielsen | April 27

The person who was speeding westbound on N.C. 54 toward Durham and then eastbound toward UNC campus Friday morning has been charged with felony speeding ...

HomeStart volunteers help homeless with Mother's Day cards

By Sarah Crump | April 24

When Chapel Hill High School sophomore Sydney Melet thinks of Mother’s Day, she isn’t only thinking of her own mother.

Witness says Carrboro police used unnecessary force on overdose patient

By Michael Liguori | April 24

Early in the morning on Dec. 6, 2014, a Carrboro man overdosed on heroin. Police, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians were deployed to the ...