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Orange County BOCC approves multimodal transportation plan

By Sarah Clements | November 20

The BOCC met Tuesday to discuss the Orange County Transportation Multimodal Plan and results from a study on the efficacy of the Orange County Detention ...

NCDHHS hosts discussion on health disparities in Native American communities

By Caroline Horne | November 20

According to 2023 data from the CDC, Native American people are 2.4 times as likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, as compared to their white counterparts. ...

N.C. GOP supermajority loss upsets Republicans' influence in state politics

By Sarah Clements | November 18

A supermajority allows a party to override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both the state house and senate without having to consult with the opposing ...

Lighten Up event in Carrboro promotes biker safety

By Lauren Zola | November 18

At the event, town staff worked at tables and distributed coupons for free bike inspections, bus route maps and safety gear including reflective lights. ...

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Carrboro names library complex after former Mayor Robert Drakeford

By Sheridan Barry | November 18

“[Drakeford] was distinctive because he really was a great mayor in a kind of transitional or pivotal time for Carrboro’s history,” Orange County ...

N.C. Farm Bureau files lawsuit, challenges unionization rights for temporary workers

By Kristin Kharrat | November 17

“In our view, the DOL was, by regulation, giving farm workers self-organizing rights that Congress had said they aren’t entitled to,” Jake Parker, ...

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New PORCH community hub opens in Carrboro

By Sarah Lewisohn | November 17

The new space for PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro, which opened on Nov. 13, allows families to select the food they want and aims to provide more community ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council meets to discuss LUMO, new residential development

By Taylor Motley | November 14

On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss amending the Land Use Management Ordinance and a concept plan for development on 701 Martin ...

North Carolina Animal Advocates United members protest outside Crumbl Cookies

By Sarah Smiley | November 12

North Carolina Animal Advocates United members staged a protest against Crumbl Cookies' use of battery cages in egg production on Nov. 9. The protest ...

Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro approve master plan for Greene Tract

By Brantley Aycock | November 11

In 1984, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and Orange County purchased an 167-acre of land to use as a future landfill. Now, that land will ...

NCDPI receives $4 million grant to implement durable skills in education

By Emily Dudash | November 11

The grant will help fund the Skills for the Future program in three North Carolina, providing tools to value students' interpersonal and professional ...

'Work hard and good things happen': Chapel Hill horsewoman inducted into N.C. Hall of Fame

By Isaac Carter | November 11

Libby Gorman Williams has been inducted into the N.C. Livestock Hall of Fame as a display of her life's work as an equestrian.

Local couple celebrates ten years of supporting artisans through Carrboro Bazaar

By Alexis Dorf | November 11

On Sunday, the Carrboro Bazaar returned to the Carrboro Town Commons for a holiday bazaar featuring a variety of vendors and activities.

NCDHHS approves additional funding to implement behavioral health services

By Joseph Cole | November 10

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced an additional $5 million to expand access to behavioral health providers and managers ...

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Orange County Board of Education discusses district finances, student data

By Caroline Horne | November 8

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Orange County Board of Education met to receive updates on district finances and student outcome data just after the beginning ...

N.C. Judicial Branch announces paperless jury duty payments, emphasizes accessibility

By Makenzie Mills | November 8

People completing jury duty will now be given pre-paid debit cards instead of checks in an attempt to alleviate the financial burden of jury service.

Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award supports underrepresented communities

By Michael Melton | November 6

Applications for the Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award are open and will close on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. The award is aimed at providing local non-profits ...

Town of Chapel Hill to redesign local playgrounds, prioritize inclusivity

By Makenzie Mills | November 6

New playground features will provide children of all abilities with opportunities for independent play, sensory engagement, social interaction and relaxation. ...

Hillsborough has begun major overhauling renovations to their downtown area.

The Town of Hillsborough approves new racial equity plan, gathers community input

By Caroline Horne | November 6

The $34,000 plan proposed by the Central Pines Regional Council largely focuses on collecting data and gathering community input.

Chaz Offenburg to start as Carrboro's chief financial officer

By Makenzie Mills | November 6

Chaz Offenburg has worked for Orange County for six years, including as a deputy cheif financial officer. Offenburg will begin as the CFO on Nov. 4.