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Here's what upward mobility looks like in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Michael Taffe | November 1

The Center for Economic Studies released a report last month studying the economic development that people go through from their childhood to their 30s. ...

Chapel Hill’s small-town feel keeps UNC graduates close, despite constant change

By Jamey Cross | November 1

“Chapel Hill pretends to be a village.”

Fueled by the current political climate, N.C. voter turnout is at a record high

By Rachel Weyne | November 1

Chapel of the Cross on Franklin Street is the closest early voting site to campus. The early voting period ends on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m.

Photo Illustration. Although traditional cigarette use has fallen in the past decade among young people in North Carolina, the rise in popularity of e-cigarettes has presented a new challenge for health officials.

Vape flavoring creates new potentially harmful chemicals, research shows

By Lyell McMerty | October 31

Some see e-cigarettes as a possible way to help smokers quit, while other believe they have under-researched health effects and are too popular among ...

Your guide to concerts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro this November

By Olivia Foley | October 31

Here are all the concerts coming to Chapel Hill and Carrboro this month.

'Wrench Night' aims to create gender inclusive space for bicyclists

By Aislinn Antrim | October 31

Nestled in Carrboro is a bike repair shop that offers so much more than tire repairs and chain oiling. It's a place where women, femme, transgender, non-binary ...

Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead

By Ares Zerunyan | October 31

“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”

Glenwood Elementary to become language immersion magnet school

By Jake Richard | October 31

The Board of Education voted to convert Glenwood into a magnet school with an emphasis on its Mandarin language immersion program.

A loss of local flavor: Hillsborough brewery closes its doors

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 30

All good things must come to an end, and after seven years of operation, that holds true for Mystery Brewing Company.

Nobody actually knows who owns the Jefferson Davis marker on Franklin Street

By Mattias Miller | October 29

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted on Oct. 16 to repeal a 1959 resolution to name U.S. Highway 15 as Jefferson Davis Highway after several ...

Women's Health Information Center, Hyde repeal

Carrboro Aldermen come out against Hyde Amendment

By Claire Willmschen | October 29

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.

The Town has ideas for Varsity Theatre, but do they have the owners' support?

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | October 29

The Town of Chapel Hill plans to establish a task force to investigate potentially broadening the use of Varsity Theatre, helping attract patrons to other ...

New CBD shop to occupy old Smoothie King space on Franklin Street

By Michael Taffe | October 28

The Hemp Store will soon open on Franklin Street after its success in downtown Raleigh.

Sugarland is being featured on a new show on Food Network.

Sugarland's closure causes cakeless customers

By Crystal Yu | October 26

"It’s just so disappointing to see that they had every opportunity and advantage both in the dealings with me, yet they just chose to let it all go.” ...

Orange County dedicates October to reducing single-use plastic waste

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 25

A proclamation, issued Oct. 17 by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, declared October 2018 Reduce Single-Use Plastics Month and March 2019 ...

Child care remains out of reach for many full-time Chapel Hill workers

By Marin Wolf | October 24

Finding affordable child care in Chapel Hill has proven to be nearly impossible for many working parents, and Town resources are stretched to the limit. ...

Want to be “green” even after you’re gone? In Carrboro, now you can

By Jamey Cross | October 24

The Town of Carrboro approved a town code that allowed for green burials, which offer a more natural, chemical-free form of burial.

Tiny homes could have huge impact on Chapel Hill affordable housing

By Jake Richard | October 24

It's old news that Chapel Hill has run into affordable housing issues in the past, but PeeWee Homes is looking to expand its tiny homes project to offer ...

Court sides with Gov. Cooper on control of state Board of Elections

By Jake Richard | October 23

A North Carolina court ruled against giving the N.C. General Assembly control over the state Board of Elections, but voters may make this ruling obsolete ...

Two individuals walk down Franklin Street with their dog on Halloween night.

Need something spooky for your week? We've got you covered.

By Zoe Beyer | October 23

Watch out for all the spooky events happening around town this weekend: