Here's who's running in this fall's local elections

Here is a comprehensive list of all of the candidates that have filed thus far.

Chapel Hill Town Council to proceed with coal ash clean-up proposal

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on June 12 to allocate funds to the cleanup of the former coal ash infill at the Chapel Hill Police Station ...

Chapel Hill Fire Department responds to fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen early on Friday afternoon. The current cause of the fire is unknown.  ...

Chapel Hill Transit to purchase three electric buses

Chapel Hill Transit is looking to add three new electric busses to its fleet within the next 18 months. 

Fourth of July fireworks won't be in Kenan. Here's where to celebrate in Chapel Hill

The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has changed up its location this year following safety concerns from previous shows at Kenan Memorial ...

Firefighter injured, two residents displaced by fire at Park Apartments

A fire at Park Apartments in Chapel Hill was caused by an unattended candle. 

A day in the life of a Chapel Hill Transit driver

The grip of Tammy McNair’s leather-gloved hands tightened as she watched the red light turn to green. Her foot eased off the brake as she spun the wide ...

Shanghai Dumpling closed until further notice following early-morning fire

No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Forget your car, we've got you covered! Here's how to get around using public transit

Whether you're going local or across towns, here's the transportation guide for you, the savvy public transit user.

How is Orange County responding to the N.C. voter ID law?

Senate Bill 824, requiring photographic identification to vote, will take effect starting in 2020. The Orange County Board of Elections is taking steps ...

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

‘We need this’: Town of Chapel Hill continues work on climate action plan

The draft for the Town's 2020 plan to reduce its carbon footprint includes initiatives to replace non–LED lighting in Town-owned facilities, increase ...

Safety study aims to address lack of infrastructure for non-motorists on N.C. 54

With no sidewalks and no crosswalks, students that live in housing along N.C. 54 are forced to cross the highway dangerously just to make it to class ...

Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes

A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford ...

Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project

Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council ...

What happens when 10 students live in a house meant for four?

501A North St., zoned as a single-family residence, was recently condemned for having 10 students living inside. 

Column: Doing my part

After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit

“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."

How off-campus student living affects Chapel Hill residents

For some students, off-campus living is a rite of passage. For others, it's the next step in the natural progression of college life. But for local residents, ...