Friends of Bolin Creek may have held illegal candidate forum, founder denies

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits like the Friends of Bolin Creek are required under tax code to provide "an equal opportunity for participation to all ...

Amanda Tonkin recognized for work as CHCCS school psychologist

“I was totally surprised, I had no idea, but it feels really good.” Tonkin said. “It’s nice to know that people see that and appreciate it, it ...

Adam Searing breaks fundraising record, Jess Anderson $7,000 behind

During her 2021 bid for reelection, Pam Hemminger raised a total of $30,709. Mayoral candidate Adam Searing has already raised $33,371, including $23,027 ...

'The right side of history': North Carolina school districts face book challenges

The number for unique titles challenged has increased by 20 percent from the same reporting period in 2022, the year with the highest number of book challenges ...

Carolina Community Academy begins its second year by increasing K-2 literacy

The Academy provides an advanced social-emotional learning opportunity for students in "low-performing" schools and districts.

'It’s very dehumanizing': Community members face barriers to public housing access

There are 201 people currently on the waitlist for public housing in Chapel Hill. Community members struggling to find affordable and safe housing wait ...

Months after fire, Med Deli continues operations, prepares to rebuild main location

Nikiya Cherry hired as new assistant director for Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation

“My one particular goal that I always focus on that's kind of been my driving force is to make sure that everyone is welcome in our spaces, make sure ...

Air pollution in North Carolina sees historic lows, according to new report

Jim Warren, the executive director of NC WARN, a clean energy nonprofit, said some communities benefit from the reduction in air pollution less than others, ...

'Take your mind off things': Tabletop gaming provides outlet for students and community

As midterms approach, playing board games can help students and community members to de-stress and build community. 

Chapel Hill Crossing development approved by town council, residents respond

Major changes to the project include downsizing the south side from 390 units down to between 100 and 135 units, adding 50 units to the north side and ...

Proposed Apple campus in RTP could increase local housing demand

Apple pledged to employ 2,700 people within a decade at its new Research Triangle Park campus. Officials expect the influx of new people to impact housing ...

New report shows increased participation, success in AP exams for N.C. students

From last year, the number of students in North Carolina taking at least one AP exam increased by 11.2 percent, compared to the national average of a ...

Chapel Hill sees no applications for multi-family housing after LUMO change

"We were not expecting a huge initial wave," Corey Liles, the Town's planning director, said. "In Chapel Hill, things like duplexes and accessory apartments ...

Proposal looks to extend water, sewer boundary in southern Chapel Hill

The extension of water and sewer services would occur at no cost to town residents, but homeowners living outside of the water and sewer boundary would ...

Public library's 'Right to Read' campaign brings attention to book bans

“This year, we felt with the really staggering rise in book bans and especially with the book bans targeting books about race or about gender identity, ...

'We know nothing': The Edition delays opening again, residents express frustration

The replacement of an eroded water main — which led to the initial delay — has been more challenging and time-consuming than anticipated, Adam Byrley, ...

Editorial: UNC Facilities Services workers should be able to afford Chapel Hill

"This shortage of affordable housing and livable wages is even more alarming given that Facilities Services is undergoing a 'high volume of staff vacancies,' ...

'It really is one of the best': CHHS students in CTE program assist local stock car racing team

"Of course, the first time, they don't know what to do, they're looking at you for every answer," Joe Fitzgerald, a driver and co-owner at Southern Wake ...