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Sgt. Edgar Deharo honored as Carrboro Police Department Officer of the Year

By Sarah Clements | January 28

“While he provides professional service to the entire community, he really just sets a good example for our officers, demonstrates a lot of compassion ...

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Carrboro announces new financial assistance program to aid bills post-pandemic

By Caroline Horne | January 25

Each family can receive up to $1,000 total to be applied directly to unpaid bills, instead of being sent to applicants.

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CHCCS Public School Foundation celebrates 40-year anniversary, raises almost $50,000

By Annika Duneja | January 23

The CHCCS gala, which raised almost $50,000, will fund a program for students to take home books for free.

Carrboro's 203 Project makes steady progress, on track for August completion

By Sierra President | January 23

The project, which began construction in August 2022 and will house several Town departments and community organizations, is in its final scheduled eight ...

Affordable housing vocabulary can be confusing, here are the terms to know

By Ethan E. Horton | January 23

Talking about affordable housing can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of the important words, acronyms and phrases to know before stepping into your next ...

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 ...