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'This is an open book': Rolling African American history museum stops in Chapel Hill

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 20

“I think it is important because to understand why discrimination and racial injustice persists, we need to understand the depths of the exploitation ...

Franklin Street welcomes Raleigh brewery, Gizmo Brew Works, in a familiar space

By Brittany McGee | January 20

The new location is bringing new beers and a fresh addition to Chapel Hill's nightlife.

Column: Our community has a chronic condition, and we're treating the symptoms

January 19

Erik Valera is the chief operating officer of CommunityWorx, a nonprofit organization that seeks to benefit education and equity in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro ...

Meet the new executive director of housing nonprofit Community Home Trust

By Suzannah Claire Perry | January 19

“All of the trends — income trends, demographic trends, trends of developing housing — are all working against us,” Dowling said. “It’s really ...

Student art brings color to the Lincoln Center year-round

By Meredith Radford | January 19

Brenda Whiteman, the school district's arts coordinator, said the student work's art show this year will take place on April 20-22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 ...

Duke Energy customers in store for a rate hike to cover coal ash excavation

By David Saff | January 16

After a years-long clash between Duke Energy and North Carolina activists over coal ash clean-up, the excavation to come will be the largest effort in ...

UNC grad becomes first Black female pilot for N.C. National Guard

By Brittany McGee | January 16

"It was like an out-of-body experience," Lindsey Jefferies said when she first helped fly a plane during her time in her high school's JROTC.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP president talks community engagement and expansion

By Amena Saad | January 16

In a conversation with senior writer Amena Saad, Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP President Anna Richards discusses the most rewarding and challenging parts ...

Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting

By Mark Morrison | January 15

At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and ...

New decade, same Sutton's: Patrons reminisce on legacy of a Tar Heel classic

By Audrey Selley | January 14

The fact that Sutton’s was packed at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday is a testament to why they have managed to stay in business since 1923. 2020 marks the 10th ...

Post HB2, North Carolina may have its first transgender legislators

By Taylor Heeden | January 14

North Carolina has never had an openly transgender individual serve in the state legislature. In 2020, that could change. Two openly transgender ...

All up in your business: Two new restaurants to open locations in Carrboro

By Julianna Robbins | January 13

In February, Carrboro will become home to two new restaurants - Thai Station and Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas.

Report details risks to N.C. coastline from planned offshore drilling

By Mark Morrison | January 12

North Carolina is one of ten East Coast states that are fighting the Trump Administration's proposal to expand offshore drilling. Although some people ...

Community organizations call for more action in the face of climate change

By Henry Haney | January 9

Residents and community organizations urge Chapel Hill to address issues involving climate change and ways to mitigate human contributions to climate ...

All on-campus students to vote in one "super precinct" in 2020 elections

By Victoria Johnson | January 9

Looking to increase voter participation, the Orange County Board of Elections has created a new UNC precinct, amalgamating several low-turnout precincts ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigns

By Michael Taffe | January 9

In a press release, Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz said she'll be leaving the council in February to move to New Zealand.

Orange County has recently experienced a surge in new voter registrations as North Carolina’s primary approaches.

You won't need a photo ID to vote in the March primary. Here's why.

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 9

As the 2020 election season draws closer, debates over voter ID are rattling the N.C. Legislature.

Orange County Living Wage nonprofit recalculates livable wage for 2020

By Taylor Heeden | January 8

Although it's illegal for cities in N.C. to raise the mandated minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, an Orange County initiative is trying to convince local ...

'We’re fixing fishes, we need to fix the lake': Community speaks on CHCCS gaps

By Sonia Rao | January 8

The achievement gap between white, Black and Hispanic students in CHCCS schools has persisted for a long time — the disparities between students can ...

Here's your guide for navigating North Carolina's March primary elections

By Victoria Johnson | January 7

It’s primary season once again, and the presidential race isn’t the only high-stakes election to watch this year. This year North Carolina voters ...