UNC grad becomes first Black female pilot for N.C. National Guard

"It was like an out-of-body experience," Lindsey Jefferies said when she first helped fly a plane during her time in her high school's JROTC. 

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP president talks community engagement and expansion

In a conversation with senior writer Amena Saad, Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP President Anna Richards discusses the most rewarding and challenging parts ...

Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting

At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and ...

New decade, same Sutton's: Patrons reminisce on legacy of a Tar Heel classic

The fact that Sutton’s was packed at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday is a testament to why they have managed to stay in business since 1923. 2020 marks the 10th ...

Post HB2, North Carolina may have its first transgender legislators

North Carolina has never had an openly transgender individual serve in the state legislature. In 2020, that could change.  Two openly transgender ...

All up in your business: Two new restaurants to open locations in Carrboro

In February, Carrboro will become home to two new restaurants - Thai Station and Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas. 

Report details risks to N.C. coastline from planned offshore drilling

North Carolina is one of ten East Coast states that are fighting the Trump Administration's proposal to expand offshore drilling. Although some people ...

Column: New year, new elections, new coverage

Confederate group in Silent Sam deal accused of violating tax and campaign finance laws

The North Carolina Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc. has for years been violating federal tax laws, operating a political action committee in ...

North Carolina might have a new congressional seat after 2020 census

The lack of census data on military personal overseas may result in the addition of a congressional district in North Carolina. 

Community organizations call for more action in the face of climate change

Residents and community organizations urge Chapel Hill to address issues involving climate change and ways to mitigate human contributions to climate ...

All on-campus students to vote in one "super precinct" in 2020 elections

Looking to increase voter participation, the Orange County Board of Elections has created a new UNC precinct, amalgamating several low-turnout precincts ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigns

In a press release, Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz said she'll be leaving the council in February to move to New Zealand. 

You won't need a photo ID to vote in the March primary. Here's why.

As the 2020 election season draws closer, debates over voter ID are rattling the N.C. Legislature.

Orange County Living Wage nonprofit recalculates livable wage for 2020

Although it's illegal for cities in N.C. to raise the mandated minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, an Orange County initiative is trying to convince local ...

'We’re fixing fishes, we need to fix the lake': Community speaks on CHCCS gaps

The achievement gap between white, Black and Hispanic students in CHCCS schools has persisted for a long time — the disparities between students can ...

Here's your guide for navigating North Carolina's March primary elections

It’s primary season once again, and the presidential race isn’t the only high-stakes election to watch this year. This year North Carolina voters ...

Meet the new members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town councils

Carrboro and Chapel Hill Town Councils have three new members, one of which is a current UNC student, who all seek positive change in the area. 

Chapel Hill staple, Al’s Burger Shack, files for bankruptcy

Al's Burger Shack, a beloved burger chain in Chapel Hill, has filed for bankruptcy. However, the restaurant's legal counsel, JP Cournoyer, says that the ...