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UNC naval armory added to national historic register, making demolition less likely

By Lana Maizel and Kristin Kharrat | April 1

Over a decade ago UNC's naval armory was facing plans for demolition, today UNC faculty and staff celebrate its addition to the national historic register. ...

Carrboro High School athletic trainer honored by state Athletic Directors Association

By Sarah Clements | April 1

“My favorite part is always just getting to interact with the community, parents, kids on a daily basis — not one day looks the same," Carrboro High ...

CDC outlines new COVID-19 regulations, no longer requires five-day quarantine

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 26

The CDC recommends returning to normal activities if fever has not been present without the help of fever-reducing medication and symptoms have ...

Chapel Hill Fire Department acquires two new trucks for stations 2 and 3

By Fiona Wong | March 26

Fire chief Jay Mebane said the new trucks cost $600,000 and $710,000, respectively. He said technology has changed a lot, and to continue to meet national ...

Lumos provides broadband internet service to 1,500 homes, businesses in Orange County

By Sierra President | March 26

Derek Kelly, vice president of market development for Lumos, said Lumos’ main focus has been on the northern part of the county, where the majority ...

Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

By Caroline Horne | March 26

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Report shows N.C. rail's growing popularity, emphasizes economic growth from trains

By Allie Sadoff | March 25

North Carolina's 3,400-mile rail system generates more than $20 billion annual statewide economic input and supports 88,000 jobs. The state houses more ...

Carrboro Police Department hires new social worker, emphasizes diversion program

By Sarah Lewisohn | March 25

Monrita Hughes has previously worked at the Department of Health and Human Services in Granville County, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency ...

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'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 25

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

Biden budget recommends $138 million for Chapel Hill's North-South Bus Rapid Transit project

By Sarah Clements | March 25

If the project is featured in the next congressional budget, construction could start as early as 2026 and be completed by 2029.

Orange County celebrates Creek Week 2024 with water-themed events

By Libby Wakefield | March 24

“Our bodies are 70 percent water, right?" Sammy Bauer, a stormwater educator for the Chapel Hill Public Works Department, said. "If you live, ...

Federal funding allocated to strengthen minority and women-led N.C. businesses

By Sophie Baglioni | March 21

10 women-led and minority-led capital firms in North Carolina were granted funding to invest into underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Carrboro Town Council reviews initial plans for long-term rail line redevelopment

March 20

The rail line is currently used to transport coal used for energy production for the University at its cogeneration plant. As the University transitions ...

OCS Board of Education discusses improvement projects, after-school program

By Sarah Clements | March 20

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on March 18 to discuss its Bond and Capital Project Recommendations, plans for the after-school program ...

Community activists petition to rename Cameron Avenue, honor civil rights leader

By Sierra President | March 19

Mayor Jessica Anderson said the request will be referred to the Town's naming committee, which will meet later this month.

Criminal justice diversion programs redirect, guide individuals

By Sarah Smiley | March 18

Orange County's Criminal Justice Resource Department provides programming for juveniles, adult first-time offenders and those affected by substance abuse ...

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Runoff confirmed in Orange County Schools Board of Education election

By Ethan E. Horton and Sarah Smiley | March 15

Bonnie Hauser, an incumbent and the fourth-place finisher, requested the runoff after finishing less than 500 votes behind another incumbent, Jennifer ...

N.C. voters select party nominees for Council of State races in primary races

By Kathryn DeHart | March 5

North Carolina's Council of State is composed of 10 elected officials that are part of the executive branch.

Eric Blankenburg wins Republican primary for District 4 to face Valerie Foushee in November

By Emmy Martin | March 5

Blankenburg will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee, who currently holds the seat, in November.

Jeff Jackson wins Democratic attorney general primary, will face Bishop in November

By Ethan E. Horton | March 5

Jackson — who has made his name partially through videos on TikTok and Instagram explaining his time in Congress — was the frontrunner for the Democratic ...