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Local candidates debate ahead of November election

By Jonny Cook | October 10

Chapel Hill Town Council and mayoral candidates discussed voter engagement alongside climate and transportation policies ahead of November elections.

All Up in Your Business: Check out the new Three Waters Cafe Franklin Street location

By Jackson Davis | October 10

Franklin Street has added a new cafe to its repertoire: the Three Waters Cafe.

ArtsCenter and Town of Carrboro settle costs after withdrawal from 203 Project

By Victoria Johnson | October 10

The ArtsCenter has agreed to pay their portion of design costs to withdraw from a large construction project on Greensboro Street in order to invest in ...

Hispanic disparity in reading levels and graduation rates revealed in community report

By Diane Adame | October 9

The Chamber's 2019 State of the Community Report reveals that reading levels and graduation rates for minority groups in the state's public schools are ...

Chapel Hill’s population growth dropped off in the last decade. Is it a concern?

By Brent Van Vliet | October 8

The Town of Chapel Hill's population is decreasing, despite popular assumptions. In fact, growth in this decade so far has been the slowest the town has ...

Need to park in Carrboro? Changes may be coming

By Max Kurzman | October 8

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen is considering — but not yet committing to — increasing enforcement of parking time limits, charging for parking and ...

Modification to Wegmans special-use permit alleviates some concerns, creates others

By Sonia Rao | October 8

The primary point of access for the store is currently a traffic circle that is to be built on Old Durham Road. On Monday, a modification to the plan ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro busing staff and teacher assistants may see pay increase

By Audrey Selley | October 8

For years, job vacancies among bus drivers and teacher assistants have been an issue for the school district. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board ...

Parents, faculty look to be involved in principal search at Frank Porter Graham

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 8

Staff and parents are voicing concerns over the school's transition.

Carrboro declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Taylor Heeden | October 7

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle dedicated October supporting victims and survivors of abuse.

Downtown Partnership aims to relieve congestion in Chapel Hill

By Audrey Selley | October 7

A traffic analysis report has been requested prior to West Franklin Street's re-striping.

Board of Aldermen candidates talk economy, environment and equity

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 7

Regardless of this election’s outcome, Mayor Lydia Lavelle is hopeful for her town. “I’m pleased with the field of alder-folk candidates," Lavelle ...

Town Council votes to ban right turns on red for some Chapel Hill intersections

By Elizabeth Egan | October 6

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted on Wednesday to ban right turns on red at 17 intersections across the area.

'I hope it never changes': Blue fire trucks connect UNC to the Town

By Brittany McGee | October 6

Over 20 years later, the Carolina blue fire trucks continue to symbolize the bond between the University and community.

“I voted today” stickers are displayed at the polling center at the Center for Dramatic Art in Chapel Hill.

Here's what you need to know about voting in Orange County before early voting begins

By Julianna Robbins | October 3

With elections in Chapel Hill coming up soon, read to learn how, where and when to vote.

After complaints of constant delays, Chapel Hill's HS Route has been updated

By Jackson Davis | October 3

On Sept. 30, Chapel Hill Transit implemented a new and reformed HS bus route. This change aims to tackle the previous route's inconsistent and delayed ...

Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

By Katherine Alissar Tannous | October 2

The Carrboro Board of Alderman discussed affordable housing, parking and environmental issues in its meeting on Oct. 1.

A Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus drives toward Chapel Hill High School.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools rank at top for SAT scores in the state

By Niharika Vattikonda | October 2

“I want to attribute the hard work of our students, the wonderful teachers that they have, the commitment of the parents, and it’s a community that ...

A look at immigration through Chapel Hill's Chinese restaurants

By Crystal Yu | October 1

David Yu, owner of Gourtmet Kingdom, and Kevin Wang, owner of Jade Palace, share their experiences of working in the restaurant industry as Chinese immigrants. ...

Sierra Club releases endorsed candidates list focused on environmental activism

By Amena Saad | September 30

The North Carolina Sierra Club has released its endorsed candidates list, which emphasizes those candidates who are focused on environmental policy and ...