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CHCCS school board candidate withdraws from race after supposed donations to Trump

By Ben Humphries | September 18

Tortora hasn’t explicitly confirmed that the donations — which totaled $650 between 2016 and 2019 — were his, but the donations are attributed to ...

Chapel Hill receives Duke Energy grant to improve emergency communication

By Amena Saad | September 18

Duke Energy awarded money to the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro to create multilingual emergency messages and information to assist increasingly ...

A community persists through decades of environmental injustice: the story of Rogers Road.

By Alice Bennett | September 18

The Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood traces its roots back over 150 years as Black farmers settled in the area after emancipation. For decades, the area was ...

Local schools face measles threat, even with high vaccination rates

By Elizabeth Holmes | September 16

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report last month confirming over 1,200 individual cases of measles in 31 different states since ...

Interpreters help break language barrier in CHCCS schools

By Rebecca Fiely | September 15

A few staff members in CHCCS schools are bridging the language barrier between school and home.

Silent Sam has been found according to UNC student radio; University cannot confirm

By Anna Pogarcic | September 14

The Daily Tar Heel found what appears to be the statue and pedestal of Silent Sam.

Chapel Hill Town Council looks to reassess short-term rental regulations

By David Saff | September 13

Some residents of the town have been concerned about the potential effects of short-term rentals in the area.

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

By Rebecca Fiely and Ben Humphries | September 12

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the possible detrimental effects of 5G, DACA beneficiaries in Carrboro and gender neutral language ...

Transit alternatives fill gap left by abandoned light rail project

By Crystal Yu | September 9

Transit options remain available even after the Durham-Orange light rail plan failed.

Police Reports: Sept. 2 - Sept. 3

By Anna Pogarcic | September 8

Here's a recap of Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for September 2 and 3.

Column: For local election coverage, let us be your source

By Jamey Cross | September 8

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. This week, ...

Stop not requested: Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 45 years of service

By David Saff | September 5

“While I didn't start out thinking this was going to be one of the crown jewels and my legacy, I certainly see it as being the one that will probably ...

Orange County Habitat for Humanity talks home, health and safety in a new panel series

By Diane Adame | September 5

This discussion was the first of a panel series, called Home is the Key, which is being hosted in celebration of 35 years of impact for Habitat for Humanity ...

Orange County prepares for rain, wind as Hurricane Dorian approaches N.C. coast

By Jamey Cross | September 4

According to recent weather reports, Orange County may only experience rain and moderately high winds as Dorian passes, but the towns of Chapel Hill, ...

Sup Dogs hears the plight of Popeyes' long lines, offers free food

By Blake Weaver | August 29

“We just did it because our business on Franklin Street is super high volume and we just know how rough that can be on a staff, and I think the majority ...

The PIT Chapel Hill aims to tickle your funny bone with New Headliner Night

By Olivia Foley | August 29

"I think supporting local comedy is great. We think all of our stand-up shows are usually a lot of fun because it’s like a party.”

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Police Reports: Aug. 24 - Aug. 26

By Anna Pogarcic | August 29

Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.

Disgruntled with Chapel Hill parking? So are Franklin Street businesses

By Marin Wolf | August 28

Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel ...

Three-month-long 'buy local' campaign kicks off with back-to-school deals

By Crystal Yu | August 27

The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the Carrboro Business Alliance and Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership created a deals and discounts campaign ...

OWASA workers test a fire hydrant near the Friday Center during the water shortage.

How is OWASA improving its Wastewater Report Card?

By cailey howard | August 27

In this year's annual Wastewater Report Card, OWASA aimed to give more information on what they do and the importance of knowing what should and should ...