Lydia Lavelle running for re-election, looking to complete unfinished business

Lydia Lavelle, mayor of Carrboro announced on April 17 that she will run for re-election hoping to continue working on her visions and goals for the town. ...

How the recent heavy rains led to Carrboro's stormwater management plan

“I think that there’s not only issues of the storm events, but the fact that our own infrastructure doesn’t even meet the current standards.”

Here's what you missed at last week's CHCCS Board of Education meeting

The board discussed the disproportionality in disciplinary actions on the basis of race, voting on the new member and the renovations for Frank Porter ...

Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes

A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford ...

Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project

Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council ...

What happens when 10 students live in a house meant for four?

501A North St., zoned as a single-family residence, was recently condemned for having 10 students living inside. 

Column: Doing my part

Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle

Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.

After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit

“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."

Help Go With the Flow make period products more accessible

The third annual Go With The Flow benefit will be happening Saturday evening, hosted by the Orange County Social Club.

What's next for transportation in Chapel Hill? This group has answers

NEXT, an interest group of community leaders and residents, is seeking alternative public transportation options for Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents ...

Carrboro recognizes town’s history with new truth plaque about namesake Julian Carr

This historical plaque of Carrboro raises an ethical debate: “Telling the truth during an era when there’s a rise in racism and a rise in hatred is ...

Susan Romaine announces candidacy for Carrboro Board of Aldermen

"She’s a problem solver. She is someone who jumps into anything with both feet.”

The Varsity Theatre might be getting renovated soon ... or not

As a recommendation from the Varsity Theatre Task Force, Chapel Hill was advised not to purchase and renovate The Varsity after a meeting on Monday.

How was Orange County affected by this weekend's heavy rain?

“It’s important to note just how much rain we had. In a seven day period, the Town of Chapel Hill had almost five inches of rain, which is pretty ...

Climate group presents petition to get Chapel Hill 100 percent renewable by 2050

Local citizens introduced a petition to the Chapel Hill town council that seeks 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the year 2050. 

'Please remember them': father of murdered Muslim students testifies to U.S. House

Mohammad Abu-Salha recounted the tragic murder of three of his family members, the autopsy, the victims' humanitarian work and the violence targeted at ...

Chapel Hill Police Reports: April 11 - April 15

Here's some entries from the Chapel Hill crime logs this past week.

NCPIRG calls on YoPo and Sutton's to stop using styrofoam

North Carolina Public Interest Research Group is a consumer interest group with an emphasis on environmental and public health issues. The request is ...