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Chapel Hill's business community says Silent Sam protests are hurting profits

By Michael Taffe | September 2

“Last night we had 12 percent less business,” said Chris Carini, the owner of Linda’s Bar and Grill. “On the previous demonstration, the 25th, ...

Looking for a new pet? Cat Tales Cat Cafe is set to open on Franklin Street this fall

By David Saff | August 31

The owners of the new cafe are hoping to provide a more emotionally-supportive adoption process for both the animals and potential owners.

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue tells officers to stand down in texts and emails

By Myah Ward | August 29

Blue's texts and emails, obtained by WRAL, show the chief telling officers not to engage.

Orange County average income rises, but is it enough to outpace housing costs?

By Laura Brummett and Marin Wolf | August 29

Thousands of members of Chapel Hill's workforce are forced to commute or move out of town because of the local housing "crisis." Here's how the town is ...

In Chapel Hill, record stores stay relevant in the age of Spotify

By Rebecca Fiely | August 28

Here's what Chapel Hill records store owners think about digital distribution, big businesses and social trends.

The Eco-Institute wants you to connect with your food

By Jessica Abel | August 27

Looking for a volunteer opportunity or a place to embrace farm-to-table sustainability? The Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain is trying to heal the "human-earth ...

Bird scooters fly away from UNC campus

By Michael Taffe | August 26

Bird's short-lived pop-up tour may spread its wings again in the near future.

The Library bar seeks new beginning after controversial membership policy

By Drew Wayland | August 23

Under new management, The Library prepares to welcome back students and the local community after abandoning controversial membership policy.

Chapel Hill’s party registration program looks to grow in its second semester

By Jamey Cross | August 22

UNC and Chapel Hill reported a successful launch of their party registration program.

Wait times at the DMV continue to get worse

By Michael Taffe | August 22

With the new REAL ID set to begin in October of 2020, North Carolina DMVs are seeing even longer waits than normal, and a voter ID amendment appearing ...

Local, state leaders react to Silent Sam's removal

By Ryan Smoot | August 22

With the forced removal of Silent Sam on Monday night by protestors, local and state leaders issued a range of statements on the new absence of the Confederate ...

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming 2018 elections

By Olivia Slagle | August 21

While there is no presidential or gubernatorial election for North Carolina in 2018, voters are gearing up for several key races around the state on November ...

Skipping the straw: How Chapel Hill businesses and UNC are reducing waste

By Michael Meeks | August 21

The anti-plastic straw movement has gone mainstream this summer, and now Triangle businesses and UNC are making an effort to reduce the use of single-use ...

Businesses come and go on Franklin, but residents say the spirit remains

By Laura Brummett | August 21

Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.

Plans to clear cut P.H. Craig Forest in Carrboro divide community

By Lauren Talley | August 20

The owner of a local, beloved forest intends to clear cut thirty-four acres of his land, but maybe not for the reason you think.

Brothers involved in Chapel Hill stabbing

By Marin Wolf | July 23

Chapel Hill man charged with the attempted first degree murder of his brother.

With potential flooding in the area, here's how to handle the storm

By Suzanne Blake | July 23

This is what you should know during the calm before the storm.

Meet CHCCS's three newest principals

By Veronica Correa | July 18

The district is excited to have a fresh perspective and renewed energy.

A man was shot in an apartment unit at 1701 North Apartments on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Chapel Hill on July 11.

Chapel Hill Police investigating shooting on MLK Jr. Blvd.

By David Saff | July 16

On Wednesday, July 11, Chapel Hill resident Zackary Richard Upton was shot multiple times at 1751 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Chapel Hill encourages civic engagement with the Peoples Academy

By Kyle Ingram | July 16

"These aren't folks who serve on boards of commission or that we recognize from town council meetings, so that’s something that we’re really excited ...