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Hurricane Michael set to hit N.C. communities already in recovery

By Claire Willmschen | October 10

Following Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael has the state preparing to weather another storm while their communities are still in recovery.

Hillsborough group puts sign over I-40 to protest Kavanaugh

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 10

If you've driven on Interstate 40 recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the highway sign scene. Following Kavanaugh's confirmation, a Hillsborough ...

Hillsborough is turning wood from a tree that fell during Florence into art

By Crystal Yu | October 9

Hillsborough's 200-year-old tree fell during Hurricane Florence, but the town will not let it go to waste.

Eat good. Feel good. B.GOOD.

By Rachel Weyne | October 7

B.GOOD is the latest restaurant to call Chapel Hill home. The joint boasts fast and healthy meals that create an atmosphere that feels like home. Many ...

Lanes closed on Fordham Boulevard due to crash

By Maria Elena Vizcaino | October 5

A car crash on Fordham Boulevard near Eastowne Drive left only one lane open in each direction Friday morning, according to the Town of Chapel Hill. ...

Feeling lucky? About 2 percent of qualified applicants are forgiven of federal student loans

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 4

Student loans don't have to equal a lifetime of debt — so long as you work in the public sector, make 120 months of consistent payments on your loans ...

‘Why not me?’: N.C. House Reps reflect on what Year of the Woman means to them

By Rachel Weyne | October 4

The lack of gender diversity in politics can only be fixed by new, diverse candidates running — women should recognize they can be in positions of power, ...

Cars parked in the Wallace Parking Deck on E. Rosemary St.

Emission standards changed for cars in Orange County, posing health concerns

By Nicholas Emken | October 4

Some people worry the health risks of the inevitable increased emissions will not be worth the change.

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Police Reports: Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

By Anna Pogarcic | October 3

Chapel Hill Police blotter for Sept. 29 through Oct. 2

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Students can use SNAP, so why aren't they?

By Mayla Gilliam | October 2

“SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000 authorized retailers – grocery stores, but also other places that sell food, including discount ...

You can now fill out the FAFSA on your smartphone

By Lyell McMerty | October 2

In an effort to make the process of applying for federal financial aid more accessible, the U.S. Department of Education released a FAFSA mobile app called ...

North Carolina farmers lose $1.1 billion after Florence

By Michael Meeks | October 2

Farmers lost far more in Hurricane Florence than during Hurricane Matthew, despite their preparation.

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Get spooked with the whole family at Lumina Theater's Halloween Movie Series

By Madeline Rael | October 1

Take a walk down spooky memory lane with The Lumina and see classics from "Beetlejuice" to "The Shining" for just $1 each.

Franklin street remains busy as Chapel Hill residents and students make trips to Target.

Orange County faces high losses of potential retail sales

By Laura Brummett | October 1

Orange County is facing a retail gap that has lost the county millions of dollars in potential revenue. The retail gap happens when residents report ...

Hillsborough Street residents can expect construction in coming months

By Julia Masters | September 30

The Town of Chapel Hill is preparing for the reconstruction of Hillborough Street and has started taking bids.

Leave it to the baby goats to usher in the fall season at Spring Haven Farm

By Frances Hoggard | September 30

From pumpkin carving with goats, hayrides, games, a maze, and baked goods, Spring Haven Farm has it all for the quintessential autumn day.

School of Dentistry holds fourth annual memorial for murdered students

By Elizabeth Moore | September 27

UNC School of Dentistry students and faculty aimed to 'Live like Deah' while volunteering for the fourth annual DEAH DAY to honor and remember former ...

Students raise their fists at the end of "Hark the Sound" during Commencement on May 13.

Employers say college graduates are not prepared for career advancement

By Devin Fussa | September 27

According to the study, 57 percent of executives and 60 percent of hiring managers believe recent college graduates have the ability to succeed in entry-level ...

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.

A hazy future: Juul faces restrictions as the FDA cracks down on e-cigarettes

By Ryan Smoot | September 27

Researchers in the Triangle are concerned about the risks that e-cigarettes pose to adolescents, and two UNC students give their perspectives on how one ...

NC receives poor rating in new Alliance for Excellent Education report

By Crystal Yu | September 27

According to a new report, NC failed to account for certain student groups when assessing overall economic support.