Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger receives community service award

Hemminger was presented the award for her initiatives that spark business and her involvement in environmental, community and cultural events in Chapel ...

Here's an update on Glenwood Elementary's Mandarin magnet program

The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.

CHCCS elementary schools don't have school resource officers, but might get them soon

A special committee made more than 30 recommendations on how to made N.C. public schools safer, which includes special address to active shooter threats.  ...

What happened to the couples with open wedding cake orders when Sugarland closed?

Remember when Sugarland closed in October? While traces of its place on Franklin have since disappeared, the frustration felt by couples who never got ...

A look into how the government shutdown affected Orange County

As a second government shutdown seems impending, social service agencies in Orange County are preparing for the worst. 

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Feb. 7 - Feb. 10

Here's an update on the crime logs of Chapel Hill:

Column: End of the line long overdue

Imagine a world where you can park easily in Chapel Hill. You (might) see it soon

The Town of Chapel Hill is attempting to meet the needs of the downtown scene by expanding parking. 

Orange and Durham counties have highest housing discrimination complaints per capita

Evidence of discriminatory policies found in Orange and Durham counties by the N.C. Fair Housing Project sets to provide renters with information regarding ...

Local municipalities hope to come together to fund the Orange County Food Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a memorandum to support the Orange County Food Council, an organization that aims to increase food security throughout ...

An update on the $10 million affordable housing bond Chapel Hill passed in November

Even though funding for affordable housing in Chapel Hill has increased, access to affordable housing has worsened. Here's an update on how the Town is ...

Making Chapel Hill 'teen-friendly' one step at a time with the Youth Initiative

The Chapel Hill Town Council plans to make Chapel Hill more welcoming to teenagers based on the findings of the Youth Initiative Report. The focus groups ...

How should Orange County start addressing the issue of homelessness?

“Finally Visible: A Panel Discussion on Homelessness in Chapel Hill” marks the start of Orange County's mission to continue addressing the issue of ...

Now that the ArtsCenter is out of The 203 Project, what's next?

The ArtsCenter is now regrouping in order to find their new home.

Carrboro project takes first steps to recognize town's history

“To move forward with a commitment to diversity, inclusion and uplifting of marginalized communities means nothing if built on a whitewashed narrative.” ...

A look from the front lines of the fight for higher teacher pay in CHCCS

As of 2018, the average teacher salary in the state is about $50,861, but the average salary for teachers in the United States is $60,483, according to ...

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Jan. 31 - Feb. 4

A roundup of police reports from Jan. 31 - Feb. 4.

Chapel Hill looks for residents' input on local art programs

A survey released by the Town of Chapel Hill asks about how residents view art and what the town can do to further the impact of art on the community.  ...

Glasshalfull "Dine for a Cause" program proceeds top $34,000 in 2018

This Carrboro restaurant raises money for local organizations every Tuesday and Wednesday night.