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Students for Education Reform gathered outside of the General Assembly Building in Raleigh in 2014, calling for a raise in wages for teachers and a new respect for the job. SFER consists of college students from all over the state, including Duke, East Carolina, UNC-CH, and Wake Forest.

N.C. teachers are preparing to head to Raleigh for a 'Day of Action' in May

By Crystal Yu | April 10

"The other thing that I just want to reflect on is how the advocacy last year really hit the press. I think it really, really showed the state the importance ...

One dead, at least 15 injured in downtown Durham explosion Wednesday morning

By Aislinn Antrim | April 10

People should stay away from downtown Durham until further notice. “This is the kind of day that you never prepare for as a mayor.”

After over a decade of work, the light rail is dead. What happened?

By Michael Meeks | April 10

“We can blame Duke today, but I think our problems started back three years ago."

UNC Health Care looking to expand patient care with new Eastowne development

By Ares Zerunyan | April 10

UNC Health Care and the Town of Chapel Hill are hoping to meet the growing needs of local residents with the development of Eastowne Medical Park which ...

Mandarin magnet program and vacant seat discussed at CHCCS Board of Education meeting

By Julia Masters | April 10

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education discussed three pressing topics at its meeting on Thursday.

What affordable housing could look like in Chapel Hill thanks to this new funding

By cailey howard | April 10

With homelessness, housing costs and inaccessible assisted living resources on upward trends, the Town of Chapel Hill is beginning to combat these issues ...

Will there be regulations on Airbnbs in the near future?

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 8

Short-term rentals are a growing industry throughout the nation, and Orange County is no exception. With almost 300 active Airbnbs and HomeAways in Chapel ...

Column: No place for white supremacist violence on campus

April 7

Police Reports: April 3 - April 4

By Anna Pogarcic | April 7

A roundup of crime in Chapel Hill and Carrboro from April 3 and 4.

Who is CHALT, and what do they do in Chapel Hill?

By Henry Haney | April 4

CHALT advocates for causes like the environment and affordable housing. It also supports local representatives that match their beliefs.

What's going on with the construction in Carrboro?

By Julia Masters | April 4

Carrboro is building a roundabout to improve the flow of traffic.

All Up In Your Business: Rise’s rebranding brings biscuit-based desserts

By Jamey Cross | April 4

While donuts will still be available at Rise, they're moving out of the spotlight to make room for new biscuit recipes.

A man was shot shortly after 8 PM on Wednesday evening at the New Hope Commons shopping center. Durham Police Department officers were involved in the shooting.

Chapel Hill Police reports: March 31 — April 1

By Anna Pogarcic | April 3

A roundup of crime logs in Chapel Hill from March 31 to April 1.

What to know about the new site for a cooperative preschool

By Crystal Yu | April 3

The Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool is in the process of building a new school combining its two locations.

Alderman Bethany Chaney isn't seeking reelection, but her work in Carrboro isn't over

April 2

Bethany Chaney, a member of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, announced that she will not be seeking reelection at the end of 2019, but wants to remind ...

Duke Energy ordered to clean up after itself

By Aislinn Antrim | April 1

Concerns about potential pollution are finally being addressed as the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality required Duke Energy to make major changes ...

Orange County GOP convention encourages participation in a blue county

By Julia Masters | April 1

The Orange County Republican Party also elected precinct chairs, reaffirmed the state party platform and made amendments to their current platform.

What will be blooming in downtown Chapel Hill this spring?

By cailey howard | April 1

Grow your green thumb and get creative with miniature gardens this spring.

Want to get involved in the Chapel Hill government? This may be the academy for you

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 1

This five-week program, run by the Town of Chapel Hill, hopes to increase engagement between citizens and town government.

Hillsborough residents and UNC students team up to fight water pollution

By Brent Van Vliet | March 31

The March 16 event — led by the Hillsborough Stormwater and Environmental Services Division — removed approximately 8,556 pounds of litter from from ...