Tiffany Cheshire appointed principal of Guy B. Phillips Middle School

Tiffany Cheshire, who has served as interim principal since October 2021, officially began her role as principal of Guy B. Phillips Middle School on April ...

Carrboro lifts mask mandate for indoor and outdoor adult sports leagues

The mandate was lifted on April 4 after Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools dropped its mask requirement. All indoor and outdoor facilities are now fully ...

With $41.17 million budget approved, Carrboro's 203 Project moves forward

At their respective April 5 meetings, the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved the budget for the 203 Project ...

Editorial: The 203 Project solves lacking access to crucial infrastructure

"A project like this will no doubt bring new life to Orange County, but more importantly, it will democratize resources and technology for those who might ...

Mask compliance on public transportation remains high, with some enforcement gaps

Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said Orange County will continue to require masks on public transportation as long as the federal mandate ...

Orange and Durham Habitat for Humanity receive $9.5 million donations

Both the Orange County and Durham County branches of Habitat for Humanity received $5 million and $4.5 million, respectively, in a donation from author ...

Carrboro to host Open Streets in person for first time since start of pandemic

This year's Open Streets event will take place on April 3 from noon to 4 p.m. East and West Weaver Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate for ...

Orange County Historical Museum to open Kids' Space on March 27

CHTC moves forward with redevelopment project despite potential health hazards

Redevelopment would include affordable housing, fire station access, connections to Bolin Creek Trail, thousands of square feet of office space and a ...

Concert venues across North Carolina grapple with changing COVID-19 guidelines

While Orange County has lifted its mandate on public indoor places, businesses and other private spaces still have the discretion to require masks ...

From pork to pasta: Big Belly Que owners to open new Italian-inspired restaurant

The owners of Chapel Hill’s Big Belly Que are raising the steaks with Bombolo, a new restaurant set to open in the summer. A change of pace from barbecue, ...

Carrboro Town Council discusses Climate Action Plan funding

Passed in 2009, the Climate Action Plan aims to reduce per capita greenhouse gas emissions in Carrboro by 80 percent by 2030.

Chapel Hill Public Library to hold prescribed burn to combat invasive species

The prescribed burn will occur on a weekday by March 23 with the goal of making room for more native plants to grow on the Pritchard Park property.

Wesley Barker sworn in as Carrboro town clerk

Ashe County native Wesley Barker was sworn in as Carrboro Town Clerk at a March 1 Town Council meeting.

Orange County BOE approves plans to mitigate COVID-19 spread amid spring break travel

Masks will remain optional in Orange County Schools as long as positivity rates stay below two percent.  If more than two percent of the student ...

North Carolina ESL teachers navigate pandemic challenges

As the pandemic and associated staffing shortages have taken a toll on school districts across North Carolina, English language teachers have faced many ...

'This job is exhausting': CHCCS struggles with teacher shortages

North Carolina is experiencing teacher shortages in all core subjects for elementary schools as many teachers have considered leaving their jobs — or ...

Editorial: Things to do near Chapel Hill this spring break

"As you overhear talk of people going on trips to Cancún, Miami, Costa Rica or some other warm and tropical paradise, it can seem awkward knowing you ...

Local businesses look forward to a mask-optional future

As Orange County lifts its indoor mask mandate Monday and the Chapel Hill community transitions to optional mask use, business owners are looking to change ...