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Breakthrough funding brings zero-emission buses to Chapel Hill Transit

By Salim Fayeq | September 9

In May of 2021, Chapel Hill Transit will be getting three zero-emission buses to replace its diesel buses.

Chapel Hill Public Library pilots bookmobile program, adapts service due to pandemic

By Graham Hill | September 8

Chapel Hill Public Library is implementing new programs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Numbers show over-policing in historically Black areas, and history tells more

By Elizabeth Moore | September 3

Historically Black neighborhoods in Chapel Hill have experienced disproportionate policing, but the numbers only tell part of the story. Gentrification ...

New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail

By Trevor Moore | September 1

A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental ...

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price honored as N.C. Commissioner of the Year

By Elsa Karcher | August 27

Renee Price, vice chairperson of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, was awarded the M.H. "Jack" Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award ...

Meet Ann Anderson, Chapel Hill's new town attorney

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 23

After a national search, Chapel Hill introduces Ann Anderson as the new town attorney. Anderson earned her undergraduate degree from UNC and then attended ...

Latinx Pride bus hits the road, a mobile tribute to Orange County’s Latinx community

By Lilly Clark | August 23

Artist Georges Le Chevallier, who designed the bus, he hopes non-Latino residents will see the bus, learn the Spanish and English words and realize they ...

Local officials called on UNC to close before it went remote

By Sonia Rao | August 19

The University's decision to switch to remote instruction for all undergraduate classes came after several weeks of Orange County officials and town councils ...

Here's what you need to know about riding Chapel Hill Transit this fall

By David Richman | August 12

Major changes are happening to Chapel Hill Transit systems in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety precautions. Here's what you can expect.

The Chapel Hill Town Council encourages civic engagement for UNC students

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 9

Chapel Hill Town Council members share information about the local government and how students can get more involved.

Chapel Hill Town Council Zoom Meeting 7/29/2020

'We want everyone to be safe': Chapel Hill Town Council discusses UNC's reopening plan

By Kayleigh Carpenter | July 30

At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community ...

Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order

By Taylor Heeden | July 22

If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University ...

Chapel Hill policing advisory committee talks racial equity, policing alternatives

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 15

At its July 14 virtual meeting, Chapel Hill's Community Policing Advisory Committee heard two presentations about clinically based policing alternatives ...

UNC’s Civil Legal Assistance Clinic and immigrant advocacy group launch COVID-19 hotline

By Rachel Crumpler | July 14

The day after a statewide moratorium on eviction cases expired in June, UNC’s Civil Legal Assistance Clinic and immigration advocacy group Siembra NC ...

Chapel Hill Public Library announces it will no longer charge late fines

By Crystal Yu | July 3

Chapel Hill Public Library will no longer charge users overdue fines for late items. Under the new policy, users will receive a series of reminders to ...

Students express concern about possible transit restrictions this fall

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 2

“How in the world am I going to be able to get to campus for the classes that I have on campus considering that they said there’s only 10 people allowed ...

Chapel Hill Town Council passes fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, racial equity resolution

By Taylor Heeden | June 28

At its June 24 meeting, The Chapel Hill Town Council passed its incoming fiscal year budget and a racial equity resolution that prohibits chokeholds, ...

Here's where to find free masks across Orange County

By Lilly Clark | June 23

Orange County has mandated facial coverings in any public space where a social distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained until at least Aug. 31. Residents ...

Chapel Hill Town Council talks Juneteenth, COVID-19 at special meeting

By Crystal Yu | June 18

At its specially called Wednesday meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed transit, COVID-19 response and affordable housing.