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Coal ash concerns pause development by police department, EPA to assess site

By Samuel Long | January 23

Progress on a final decision for development at the location has stalled after the EPA decided on Jan. 17 to analyze the public health risk of the coal ...

Town leaders aim to balance public transportation, housing costs

By Tori Newby | January 23

According to the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index, most Chapel Hill residents spend 65 percent of their income or more on housing and ...

Column: Carolina Housing must do better for underclassmen

By Emma Culley | January 22

"In 2022, UNC students faced a “debilitating” housing crisis for the 2023-2024 school year. Last semester, as students registered for housing for ...

CHCCS board chooses not to comply with some parts of Parents' Bill of Rights

By Lola Oliverio | January 21

After discussion, the board omits two sections on pronoun changes and gender identity.

Carrboro Town Council delays voting on water and sewer extension after Chapel Hill's approval

By Libby Wakefield | January 21

The Carrboro Town Council delayed voting on the boundary extension until Feb. 6 to gain more logistical information on the matter.

Chapel Hill has not received applications for newly allowed housing after LUMO change

By Grace Whittemore | January 21

Following the town council's 5-3 vote in June to amend the Town's land use management ordinance, no applications have been received for the newly allowed ...

Chapel Hill fire department selects Brian Dunagin as 2023 Firefighter of the Year

By Allie Sadoff | January 12

Brian Dunagin, fire captain for the Chapel Hill Fire Department, was recently honored as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year.

Town of Chapel Hill employees can now use employee ID for voting

By Makenzie Mills | January 9

Out of the approved institutions, employees in the towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough can now use their employee IDs as a valid form of voter ID.

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New Carrboro Finance Director Bret Greene assumes role

By Sophie Baglioni | January 9

In his new role, Greene supervises financial operations and reporting of all municipal funds, such as the Town's budget, audit and debt management.

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Chapel Hill accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant program

By Ginny Dempster | January 9

Applications are available online at the Town's website and must be printed, scanned and submitted electronically by Jan. 12.

Community organizations, Town officials look back at affordable housing in 2023

By Lucy Marques | December 6

“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...

Carr Mill Mall installs new signs following notice of towing violation

By Sarah Smiley | December 5

Between March and September of this year, 24 cars were towed from the mall’s property, according to records from the Carrboro Police Department. From ...

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CHCCS endures staff shortages, school safety issues and board changes

By Maddie Policastro | December 5

This year, CHCCS struggled with staffing shortages of teachers and bus drivers. The district also had to contend with safety issues, and three new school ...

This year's major lawsuits and court cases on redistricting and gerrymandering

By Tori Newby | December 5

The Harper v. Hall series took the main stage in North Carolina politics with the third case in the series, Harper III, being decided this year.

North Carolina advocates reflect on abortion access after Ohio referendum

By Kathryn DeHart | December 3

The Ohio amendment that enshrined abortion in the state constitution was a citizen-led ballot referendum. But, in North Carolina, constitutional amendments ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council votes 7-1 against proposed 12-story development on Rosemary Street

By William Becker | November 30

The town council also approved a conditional zoning application regarding the Chapel Hill Life Sciences Center at 306 W. Franklin St., with only council ...

'Trailblazer and icon:' Mural of Pauli Murray to be unveiled at Orange County Sportsplex

By Caroline Horne | November 30

“I think it makes sense to have her portrait on a place, on a space, that is used by the community because she was very much a believer in bringing ...

Phase 1 of Carrboro's Morgan Creek Greenway could be funded by new amendment

By Makenzie Mills | November 30

The amendment will add Carrboro’s funds from the federal government's Surface Transportation Block Grant program to Phase 1 of Carrboro’s ...

Column: Why I talk to strangers

By Spence Whitman | November 28

"Start a conversation with the person next to you in the lecture hall, even if it might be uncomfortable. Chat with the person in line behind you at the ...

New bench on Bolin Creek Trail honors memory of Town employee Jim Huegerich

By George Leggett | November 26

Jim Huegerich worked with the Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit for 37 years. After he left CHPD, he played a key part in establishing the ...