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Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy

By Diane Adame | October 24

On Nov. 14 and 16, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy, a two-day event aimed to improve the community's understanding ...

The state's largest organ donation organization is moving to Chapel Hill

By Hannah Correll | October 24

"Chapel Hill is a hub for medical innovation and world-class health care, and the mission of Carolina Donor Services ties in closely with the strengths ...

Do you look both ways? How Chapel Hill and Carrboro try to promote pedestrian safety

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 24

After a pedestrian was injured in a collision on Tuesday, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are taking measures to ensure pedestrian safety. ...

CHCCS Board discusses Glenwood Elementary's zoning process

By Crystal Yu | October 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district met on Monday to discuss the changes being made to Glenwood Elementary School’s policy on enrolling new ...

For this Chapel Hill company, home comes in the form of hot pepper relish

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 24

“Family history surrounds me on Cottage Lane — a street I have known all my life,” Swan said in a press release. “We are proud of the lineage ...

Young voters aren't participating in Orange County. Here's what we know.

By Julianna Robbins | October 23

Students have very different wants out of local government, but the registration and voting rate of people age 18-25 is quite low.

'A lost opportunity': Carrboro Aldermen approve shopping center amid public criticism

By Blake Weaver | October 23

Carrboro residents express frustration over the Board of Aldermen's decision Tuesday to approve the building of a shopping center in Carrboro.

Eno River Mill to become multi-use arts facility

By Jackson Davis | October 23

The Orange County Board of Commissioners agreed to implement phase 1 of the Eno River Mills Arts Project to offer affordable art space to the community. ...

Lawsuit could change solitary confinement practices in the state

By Brittany McGee | October 23

The plaintiffs are seeking to represent all current and future people held in DPS custody, and they are suing for declaratory and injunctive relief. If ...

'One vote does matter': Your local guide to early voting in Orange County

By Guillermo Molero | October 23

Orange County’s four polling stations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, closing an hour early on Halloween. The stations are also open this ...

Town and University team up to commemorate anniversary of slaves arriving in the US

By Rebecca Fiely | October 22

In 1619, the first ship carrying enslaved Africans was brought to the U.S. UNC and the surrounding communities are commemorating this anniversary by hosting ...

All Up In Your Business: Chicken, cider and Franklin Street closings

By Jamey Cross | October 22

The new season sees the closing of different long-time businesses on Franklin Street and makes way for a chicken and waffles restaurant and new canned ...

Hundreds of mourners came to the Three Winners vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Chapel Hill shootings.

SCOTUS to rule on workplace LGBTQ+ discrimination, but where does North Carolina stand?

By Brent Van Vliet | October 22

As the Supreme Court decides whether federal law prohibits discrimination by employers based on sexual orientation or gender identity, this issue ...

The rescinding of disability guidelines could affect UNC student users of accessibility services.

How the HOPE community is building an inclusive space for disabled people

By Jackson Davis | October 21

HOPE started when a few moms of children with mental disabilities noticed not only the lack of opportunity for their children, but the lack of funding ...

Meet the new superintendent of Orange County Schools

By Elizabeth Egan | October 21

The Orange County Board of Education has appointed a new permanent superintendent after interviewing and considering over 30 candidates.

Photo courtesy of Tenille Fox,  spokesperson for Orange County Animal Services.

57 malnourished dogs and puppies rescued in Orange County animal cruelty case

By Audrey Selley | October 21

Anonymous tips led to the shutdown of an operation involving animal cruelty in Orange County.

Clashing demonstrations continue over Pittsboro Confederate monument

By Elizabeth Moore | October 21

The Pittsboro protest at Horton Middle School became heated as pro-Confederate and anti-Confederate groups clashed from across a street.

Hillsborough seeks commissioner to replace mayoral candidate Jenn Weaver

By Taylor Heeden | October 20

Hillsborough commissioner Jenn Weaver is running unopposed for mayor, so the Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates to apply for her seat by Nov. ...

Crime is up in Carrboro. Here's how you can stay safe.

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 20

The University's annual Security and Fire Safety report revealed that there has been a spike in certain crimes across Carrboro over the past 3 years. ...

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Column: Addressing campus sexual assault

October 20

Graig Meyer, the state representative for House District 50 covering portions of Orange and Durham counties, discusses campus sexual assault.