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A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Second former Town of Carrboro employee arrested in embezzlement case

By Mattias Miller | November 14

Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous ...

Chapel Hill community members want to take action on campus coal-reliant plant

By Emily Galvin | November 14

Despite the plant being on track to meet the University’s goals, some community members are hoping for more transparency in the permit process.

Marker to commemorate civil rights activists approved by Town Council

By Nicholas Emken | November 13

The Town aims to dedicate the marker to the Chapel Hill Nine on the 59th anniversary of their sit-in.

Vigil honoring victims of white supremacy disrupted by provocateur

By Lyell McMerty | November 12

A man interrupted a vigil in Chapel Hill memorializing victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy on Saturday, claiming that the vigil was to ...

Residents voice concerns over upcoming I-40 widening project

By Lyell McMerty | November 12

Some residents worry about the effects of NCDOT’s current plans regarding moving homes and a church to accommodate changes to I-40.

The art, history and culture of coffee collide in Apt. N Coffee's mission

By Jamey Cross | November 11

Apt. N Coffee caters coffee to nontraditional places, striving to bring the intimacy of a coffee shop to every event.

After the second water crisis in two years, OWASA discusses emergency prevention

By Ryan Smoot | November 8

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board is taking preventative action to move forward from a Monday's water-main pipe fracture, its second water crisis ...

What questions remain after the 2018 midterm elections?

By Devin Fussa | November 8

While there was nothing too astonishing for North Carolina in the midterm elections, questions remain for the political future in their wake.

Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Nicholas Emken | November 8

A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to ...

Wegmans is coming to Chapel Hill — just a little bit later and smaller than expected

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 7

An installation of the New York-native supermarket chain, Wegmans, is coming to Chapel Hill. The project is layered with incentives, including scholarships, ...

Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community

By Emily Siegmund | November 7

The local farmers markets of Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and Carrboro Farmers' Market work to further their missions by staying open year round. The benefits ...

Being red in a blue district

By Nicholas Emken | November 7

The skewed uphill battle is not uncommon in local elections.

Anita Earls declares victory in race for N.C. Supreme Court

By Henry Haney | November 6

Earls previously worked as an attorney and civil rights advocate for 30 years. She founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, worked in the U.S. ...

Voter turnout is up, so how has the state's electorate changed since 2016?

By Michael Taffe | November 6

Voter registration in North Carolina has increased overall, but especially for Hispanic people and for third-party voters.

Educators carry signs through Bicentennial Plaza during the rally for education on May 16 in Raleigh.

Budget expansion requests increased school support staff, school safety

By Alice Bennett | November 5

NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education request almost $200 million to improve school safety and support efforts.

Don't let voter fatigue catch you in the ballot box today, Orange County

By Olivia Slagle | November 5

Ever heard of "choice fatigue?" Well, if you're a voter this season, you might be catching it. This year's ballot is packed with decisions to make, including ...

OWASA crews have stopped the leak, boil water advisory lifted for most

By Anna Pogarcic | November 5

A main water line leaving Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant broke this morning and is causing major water drainage. ...

Rep. Price, UNC Young Democrats want to increase voter turnout

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | November 4

While many have visited the Chapel of the Cross for early voting, those who attended on Thursday had the chance to match one of the names on their ballot ...

P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern

By Julia Masters | November 4

This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss.

Suspect arrested in association with Carrboro shooting last week

By Bailey Aldridge | November 2

Just after 2 a.m. last Friday, officers responded to a call at 810 Old Fayetteville Road and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. ...