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Eubanks Road development halted after Duke Forest acquires land

By Brittany McGee | November 25

The Eubanks Road development project has been halted. Duke University acquired the project's land, arguing that the project would interfere with ongoing ...

Lumina Theater will keep its doors open after announcing in July it would close

By Audrey Selley | November 24

The historic Lumina Theater is still open. The theater's board has been working to find new owners and revive local programing. Part of the revival's ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board approves updates to child abuse policy

By David Saff and Victoria Johnson | November 24

This policy discussion follows a lawsuit filed against CHCCS in May that accused the school district of failing to prevent sexual abuse within schools. ...

Q&A with U.S. Rep. David Price: What’s going on with impeachment and what does it mean?

By Brent Van Vliet | November 24

DTH reporter Brent van Vilet spoke with Rep. Price earlier in the week to get his view on the impeachment proceedings.

Did you know Chapel Hill is a scorpio? Town government celebrates 200th birthday

By Kayleigh Carpenter | November 22

The government of the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th birthday with remarks from past and present public officials, singing from the UNC Tarpeggios ...

After a recount, Oates is out, Huynh is in

By Michael Taffe | November 22

Per Orange County election law, non-prevailing candidates within one percent may request a recount after results are certified at the Board of Elections’ ...

Chapel Hill Town Council meeting combines celebration and business

By Amena Saad | November 21

At the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, the Town Council recognized the 200th anniversary of Chapel Hill government, discussed community programs, ...

Wake County court suspends candidate filing period to consider new congressional map

By Niharika Vattikonda | November 21

The Superior Court of Wake County issued an injunction to halt the candidate filing period for 2020 N.C. congressional primary races so that the court ...

This UNC grad and former vegetarian created a pork company focused on sustainability

By Sonia Rao | November 21

Lady Edison, a Chapel Hill-based pork business that buys whole hogs from the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association cooperative and sells to restaurants ...

Aldermen no more: Carrboro board changes its name after 50 years

By Blake Weaver and Elizabeth Egan | November 20

The Board of Aldermen will officially adopt a new name, and the town's noise ordinance will be amended. Changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Park were also ...

Bike plan sparks debate at Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

By Blake Weaver and Elizabeth Egan | November 20

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen heard an update on the Town's bike plan at its meeting Tuesday. Aldermen members debated the comprehensiveness of the plan. ...

Meet Jillian La Serna, a former principal newly elected to the CHCCS board

By Mark Morrison | November 20

“I hope to bring my expertise on education,” La Serna said. “I’m bringing that background knowledge to ask questions and to make data-based ...

'Life or death information': Complaint claims UNC Health Care violated patient rights

By Eva Ellenburg | November 20

UNC Health Care is being sued for allegedly discriminating against blind patients and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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A tale of two towns: The rise of luxury apartments amid affordable housing efforts

By Cynthia Dong | November 19

The Town of Chapel Hill suggests that affordable housing should cost no more than 30 percent of a household's income. However, the number of new "luxury" ...

Gov. Cooper announces new company operation center in Chapel Hill, creating 400 jobs

By Guillermo Molero | November 19

Well Dot Inc. is investing a total of $3 million in Chapel Hill and Orange County.

UNC-Charlotte coalition wants to oust head of safety

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 19

After UNC-Charlotte's associate vice chancellor for safety and security, John Bogdan, was accused of overlooking human rights violations during his tenure ...

Amid affordability concerns, Carrboro's 180 West Apartments' new owner plans renovations

By Ben Humphries | November 19

The 180 West Apartment Homes in Carrboro was acquired by an Atlanta-based firm and will be undergoing renovations and a renaming.

CHCCS students combat pollution from cars with Driving is Exhausting campaign

By Suzannah Claire Perry | November 18

An organization run by local students, "Driving is Exhausting," is urging parents to reduce emissions by turning off their engines in the carpool line. ...

League of Women Voters hosts family-friendly gerrymandering bash

By Elizabeth Egan | November 18

The League of Women Voters hosted a "gerrymander bash" for voters and their families to learn about the dangers of gerrymandering.

Remembering Manly McCauley, a man who was lynched near Chapel Hill in 1898

By Victoria Johnson | November 18

The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition held ceremonies Saturday to honor the memory of 18-year-old Manly McCauley.