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Documentary screening puts spotlight on 'Wilmington Ten'

By Molly Horak | February 27

Instead of spending their sunny Saturday afternoons outside, community members gathered at the United Church of Chapel Hill for a screening of the 2014 ...

Sarah Yarbrough looks at a table of art at the Mixed Concrete Art Auction on Saturday night.

Mixed Concrete art show raises $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity

By Sarah Cheek | February 27

Students, community members and artists gathered together Saturday night at TRU Deli & Wine Bar to create awareness for affordable housing and raise ...

(From left) Juniors Allory Vors and Shilpa Kancharla collect water bottles on behalf of Monsoon to be sent to Flint, Mich., for relief.

Chapel Hill water shortage spurs action for Flint, Michigan

By Jared Weber | February 10

A little over 24 hours without clean water sent Chapel Hill residents into a frenzy last weekend.

The Varsity Theatre is hosting a viewing party for the UNC-Duke game

Varsity Theatre hosts sold-out UNC-Duke game screening

By Ismail Conze | February 9

It’s time for the North Carolina-Duke rivalry game, and for the seventh consecutive year, the Tar Heel Outreach Program is hosting its annual watch ...

Coffee shops, including Open Eye in Carrboro, are coming together to donate part of their profits to the American Civil Liberties Union.

ACLU unites coffee shops for fundraiser to support immigrants, refugees

By Jordyn Connell | February 6

Local coffee shops poured over the implications of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, joining a national fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties ...

Mayor of Chapel Hill, Pam Hemminger and Mayor of Carrboro, Lydia Lavelle lead a walk around the neighborhood at the good neighbor block party at Hargraves Community Center on Tuesday evening.

Northside expected to receive affordable housing as part of Habitat for Humanity partnership

By Doug Dubrowski | February 1

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County are working together in the coming months to construct affordable housing ...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke in the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, June 14th.

Immigration advocates reeling after Trump signs off on border wall, policy changes

By Sam Killenberg | January 27

For Judith Montenegro, hearing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the Hispanic community is still difficult.

Chapel Hill townspeople met at Hargraves Community Center to give input on future development of West Rosemary street.

Meeting held between town of Chapel Hill residents to discuss West Rosemary development

By Meghana Srikrishna | January 23

Construction may seem to be coming to a close on Rosemary Street, but a whole lot more is just beginning.

Trump's pledge to defund sanctuary cities likely won't affect current Chapel Hill policies

By Sam Killenberg | December 2

In his 100-day plan, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end federal funding for sanctuary cities.

Mediterranean Deli owner Jamil Kadoura laughs with a guest at the dinner and silent auction event in support of Syrian refugees.

Med Deli, Vimala's help community come together for Syrian refugees this holiday season

By Savannah Britt | December 1

The Chapel Hill community and Syrian refugees are coming together through fundraising events put on by local restaurants this holiday season.

It's been ten years since Lisa Kukla and Chelsea Slegal were held hostage at East Chapel Hill High School.

Audio feature: Part II of a look back at 2006 East Chapel Hill High hostage situation

By Alice Wilder | November 28

In part one of this series, we looked at what happened during the hour Chelsea Slegal and Lisa Kukla were held hostage at East Chapel Hill High School ...

The paint-by-number mural features UNC football players and is located on the side of Pantana Bob's.

Local artist is restoring two well-known Chapel Hill murals

By Molly Horak | November 28

Mural restorations are underway in downtown Chapel Hill to repair two well-known pieces.

Lisa Kukla, a former teacher at East Chapel Hill High School and current public policy Ph.D. program coordinator at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 12, 2016.

Audio feature: A look back at 2006 East Chapel Hill High hostage situation

By Alice Wilder | November 14

Lisa Kukla describes East Chapel Hill High School as a pressure cooker.

Cabe, Murrell won judge positions and two bonds passed

By Olivia Schaber and Erin Kolstad | November 9

At the bottom of the ballots in Orange County, voters decided to support two bond referendums.

N.C. cities scored zero potential points in nondiscrimination laws section of 'Municipal Equality Index'

By Jessica Baucom | October 24

The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation, released its fifth annual Municipal Equality Index last Monday. The index aims ...

Recent graduates moving away from Chapel Hill to cities like Durham

By Megan Royer | October 12

UNC student Mason Lantay wants Chapel Hill to be the next Silicon Valley.

Raleigh faces challenges with affordable housing

By Paige Colpo | October 10

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro visited Raleigh last week to discuss the city's challenges providing ...

Liz McCarthy from Oxford, NC browses for items on sale at Southern Season in Chapel Hill, NC. Southern Season changed hands earlier this week, but the only direct effect on patrons so far is that gift cards no longer work.

Southern Season acquisition produces optimism

By Lydia Tolley | October 6

The acquisition of Southern Season by Calvert Retail has not disappointed shoppers and staff members.

Community members gather to raise a wall to commemorate the accomplishments made during the first year of the Northside Neighborhood Initiative. Photo courtesy of Sally Bitar.

Northside Neighborhood Initiative celebrates success of its first year

By Sally Bitar | September 29

Since its launch in March 2015, the Northside Neighborhood Initiative has worked to improve affordable housing options in the neighborhood, among other ...

North Carolina runs dry as gas company plans to restart pipeline

By Jared Weber | September 21

After a week of gas shortages and rising fuel prices across the south, North Carolinians and Southerners will soon feel relief at the pump.