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Durham-Orange Light Rail sees many minor changes, but it's chugging along

By Claire Willmschen | November 14

Check out the following updates on the Durham-Orange Light Rail.

Cameron's, a unique gift shop in Carrboro, to close its doors early next year

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 14

After 42 years in business, one of Carrboro's favorite local businesses is closing for good. But it will be open through the holiday rush, so get your ...

What's next for Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond?

By Aislinn Antrim | November 14

After the vote to pass Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond, the Town has begun putting efforts into increasing more affordable housing. The Town is ...

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Second former Town of Carrboro employee arrested in embezzlement case

By Mattias Miller | November 14

Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous ...

Chapel Hill community members want to take action on campus coal-reliant plant

By Emily Galvin | November 14

Despite the plant being on track to meet the University’s goals, some community members are hoping for more transparency in the permit process.

Marker to commemorate civil rights activists approved by Town Council

By Nicholas Emken | November 13

The Town aims to dedicate the marker to the Chapel Hill Nine on the 59th anniversary of their sit-in.

Vigil honoring victims of white supremacy disrupted by provocateur

By Lyell McMerty | November 12

A man interrupted a vigil in Chapel Hill memorializing victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy on Saturday, claiming that the vigil was to ...

Residents voice concerns over upcoming I-40 widening project

By Lyell McMerty | November 12

Some residents worry about the effects of NCDOT’s current plans regarding moving homes and a church to accommodate changes to I-40.

The art, history and culture of coffee collide in Apt. N Coffee's mission

By Jamey Cross | November 11

Apt. N Coffee caters coffee to nontraditional places, striving to bring the intimacy of a coffee shop to every event.

A GOP office was firebombed in Hillsborough. Photo courtesy of North Carolina GOP.

The Orange County Republican Party is more 'guarded' today after 2016 firebombing

By Crystal Yu | November 11

After the two year anniversary of the firebombing of the Orange County Republican Party's headquarters, members are moving forward but still face political ...

After the second water crisis in two years, OWASA discusses emergency prevention

By Ryan Smoot | November 8

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board is taking preventative action to move forward from a Monday's water-main pipe fracture, its second water crisis ...

What questions remain after the 2018 midterm elections?

By Devin Fussa | November 8

While there was nothing too astonishing for North Carolina in the midterm elections, questions remain for the political future in their wake.

Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Nicholas Emken | November 8

A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to ...

Wegmans is coming to Chapel Hill — just a little bit later and smaller than expected

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 7

An installation of the New York-native supermarket chain, Wegmans, is coming to Chapel Hill. The project is layered with incentives, including scholarships, ...

Northern Orange County party barn shooting continues gun control debate

By Ares Zerunyan | November 7

The Orange County Sheriff's county responded to a venue in Cedar Grove, when gunshots were heard following an altercation.

Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community

By Emily Siegmund | November 7

The local farmers markets of Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and Carrboro Farmers' Market work to further their missions by staying open year round. The benefits ...

Being red in a blue district

By Nicholas Emken | November 7

The skewed uphill battle is not uncommon in local elections.

Anita Earls declares victory in race for N.C. Supreme Court

By Henry Haney | November 6

Earls previously worked as an attorney and civil rights advocate for 30 years. She founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, worked in the U.S. ...

Voter turnout is up, so how has the state's electorate changed since 2016?

By Michael Taffe | November 6

Voter registration in North Carolina has increased overall, but especially for Hispanic people and for third-party voters.

Educators carry signs through Bicentennial Plaza during the rally for education on May 16 in Raleigh.

Budget expansion requests increased school support staff, school safety

By Alice Bennett | November 5

NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education request almost $200 million to improve school safety and support efforts.