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Orange County Habitat for Humanity talks home, health and safety in a new panel series

By Diane Adame | September 5

This discussion was the first of a panel series, called Home is the Key, which is being hosted in celebration of 35 years of impact for Habitat for Humanity ...

Orange County prepares for rain, wind as Hurricane Dorian approaches N.C. coast

By Jamey Cross | September 4

According to recent weather reports, Orange County may only experience rain and moderately high winds as Dorian passes, but the towns of Chapel Hill, ...

Two N.C. congressional districts have elections on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

By Ben Humphries | September 4

Special elections for North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th Congressional Districts are happening next week. Here's why the elections are happening and what ...

North Carolina's legislative maps are unconstitutional, court rules

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 4

A three-judge panel of the Wake County Superior Court has ordered the General Assembly to create new legislative maps within two weeks.

Hillsborough seeks young perspectives on Parks and Recreation Board

By Diane Adame | September 3

The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board created two new seats to make their decisions more inclusive for the community. One seat is open to 13 to ...

Students at Cedar Ridge High begin the school year with incorrect class schedules

By Alice Bennett | September 3

Parents of Cedar Ridge High students demand change in leadership after kids go to school with flawed schedules.

Trump administration revisions to Endangered Species Act threaten N.C. species

By David Saff | September 2

The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, has saved 99 percent of species from extinction. But rollbacks from the Trump Administration are being criticized ...

Precinct changes may simplify voting for students but raises concerns from rural voters

By Brent Van Vliet | September 2

Students living on campus at UNC are split among four election precincts, complicating the voting process for thousands. Proposed changes to Orange County’s ...

March for a Hate-Free Hillsborough reacts to last week's KKK rally

By David Saff | September 1

“I think that there is a new recognition that we still have this sort of racism to fight against,” said Hate-Free Schools Coalition founder ...

Column: We are stewards of our community

September 1

Steve Friedman, a candidate for the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, outlines one of the biggest problems facing the community: affordable housing.

Sup Dogs hears the plight of Popeyes' long lines, offers free food

By Blake Weaver | August 29

“We just did it because our business on Franklin Street is super high volume and we just know how rough that can be on a staff, and I think the majority ...

The PIT Chapel Hill aims to tickle your funny bone with New Headliner Night

By Olivia Foley | August 29

"I think supporting local comedy is great. We think all of our stand-up shows are usually a lot of fun because it’s like a party.”

'It's just not working': UNC politics professor talks death penalty in N.C.

By Jamey Cross | August 29

Assistant City & State Editor Jamey Cross spoke with UNC Political Science Professor Frank Baumgartner to get his thoughts on the death penalty in ...

After parent pushback, Orange County Schools Board pauses decision on redistricting

By Diane Adame | August 29

Orange County Schools are developing a student reassignment plan that could alter where students in the district attend school.

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Police Reports: Aug. 24 - Aug. 26

By Anna Pogarcic | August 29

Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.

Disgruntled with Chapel Hill parking? So are Franklin Street businesses

By Marin Wolf | August 28

Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel ...

Three-month-long 'buy local' campaign kicks off with back-to-school deals

By Crystal Yu | August 27

The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the Carrboro Business Alliance and Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership created a deals and discounts campaign ...

OWASA workers test a fire hydrant near the Friday Center during the water shortage.

How is OWASA improving its Wastewater Report Card?

By cailey howard | August 27

In this year's annual Wastewater Report Card, OWASA aimed to give more information on what they do and the importance of knowing what should and should ...

Orange County Sheriff to arrest two demonstrators from KKK rally in Hillsborough

By David Saff | August 26

Warrants have been issued for two men who were part of the local KKK demonstration on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Carrboro is going for gold status as a cycling-friendly town

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 26

The Town of Carrboro hopes to become an even more bike-friendly community by achieving gold status through the League of American Cyclists’ Bicycle ...