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'We go beyond that': PTA Thrift Shop's new name better aligns with its work

By Victoria Johnson | September 24

The decision fulfills the thrift shop’s recent agreement with the National PTA to drop 'PTA' from its name by the end of the year.

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Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week

By Niharika Vattikonda | September 24

Carrboro's Public Transportation Week not only provides opportunity for residents to learn and explore new routes around the Carrboro and Chapel Hill ...

Environmental activists are dubious of Duke Energy's ambitious goals

By Max Kurzman | September 24

The country's largest electricity provider announced its objective to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but activists remain skeptical.

Orange County dogs make a splash at 15th annual Dog Swim

By David Saff | September 23

Over 100 dogs took a dive into the Heritage Hills Recreation Club pool at the Orange County Animal Services 15th annual Dog Swim.

Chapel Hill Town Council talks technology, housing and overcoming language barriers

By Crystal Yu | September 23

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed upgrading technology, creating language support programs and developing affordable housing at Wednesday's meeting. ...

The North Carolina State Legislative building is located at 16 W. Jones St. in downtown Raleigh. The N.C. General Assembly went into a special session on Nov. 27. DTH File/Katie Sweeney

New state legislative maps head to N.C. superior court for approval

By Brent Van Vliet | September 23

New legislative maps have passed in the N.C. Senate and N.C. House and now require approval from the three-judge panel in the Common Cause case to be ...

Book re-launch honors Town of Chapel Hill's 200th anniversary

By Elizabeth Egan | September 23

An architecture book is getting a re-launch as part of the Town of Chapel Hill's 200th anniversary celebration.

Carrboro participates in Global Climate Strike Week

By Taylor Heeden | September 22

Carrboro started its participation in the Global Climate Strike Week with a walkout on Friday. Involvement continued into Saturday with a town meeting ...

Cedar Ridge High selects interim principal after scheduling issues, school threats

By Alice Bennett | September 22

Mitchell Stensland has become interim principal of Cedar Ridge High School amid parental concerns about the school's previous administration.

Chapel Hill Public Library launches podcast about town and University monuments

By Anna Pogarcic | September 22

The Chapel Hill Public Library has launched a new podcast series in order to tell lesser-known stories about local public spaces and monuments.

Column: Orange County ramping up climate change actions

September 22

Orange County Commissioner Mark Marcoplos congratulates the county on its progress on green initiatives and gives residents a preview of what to expect ...

Big changes may be coming to University Place in Chapel Hill

By Julianna Robbins | September 19

Out with the old and in with the new: University Place has plans for redevelopment.

Here's where to eat if your family is coming to town this weekend

By Suzannah Claire Perry | September 19

Figuring out where to eat in Chapel Hill has never been easier. Read to find out which local spots you should be going to for breakfast, lunch and ...

Orange County students and residents to bike to Raleigh as part of climate strike

By Brittany McGee | September 19

The Chapel Hill Climate Strike was organized by 16-year-old climate activist Ember Penney to pressure the Chapel Hill Town Council to adopt local climate ...

UNC first-year hopes to 'provide a youthful perspective' on county advisory board

By Guillermo Molero | September 19

The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Board’s newest members on Sept. 17, including a first-year student ...

New exhibit illuminates North Carolina’s complicated history with women’s suffrage

By Hannah Correll | September 19

Artist Craig Walsh honors women's suffrage, which was a long time coming to North Carolina, with projection art installation, "1971."

"Consolation and consideration": Orange County Detention Center eliminates ATM fees

By Diane Adame | September 19

Until August, the Orange County Detention Center charged $3 for every cash deposit made for inmates through an Oasis ATM. The new agreement, signed by ...

Hillsborough works to make playgrounds more inclusive with community input

By Katherine Alissar Tannous | September 18

The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board asked citizens of the town for their input regarding the addition of inclusive playground equipment to some ...

Committee discusses parking citations, lighting and updates to UNC's transportation

By Preston Fore | September 18

UNC's Advisory Committee on Transportation & Parking (ACT) met on Wednesday afternoon to update community members on upcoming changes regarding parking ...

A Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus drives toward Chapel Hill High School.

CHCCS school board candidate withdraws from race after supposed donations to Trump

By Ben Humphries | September 18

Tortora hasn’t explicitly confirmed that the donations — which totaled $650 between 2016 and 2019 — were his, but the donations are attributed to ...