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Chapel Hill church provides sanctuary for undocumented resident

By Marin Wolf | April 24

Sitting on a tan couch on a Friday afternoon, Rosa del Carmen Ortez-Cruz and a visiting friend crocheted intricate stitches of thin, pink yarn into a ...

First year Ashley Boldt says Uber is helpful for out-of-state students like herself who don’t always have access to a car on campus.

Uber everywhere: ridesharing companies used for a variety for a reasons

By Molly Horak | April 24

UNC first-year Ashley Boldt typically uses Uber several times a week. Without a car on campus, the service lets her go to the supermarket, the airport ...

UNC student on moped hit by car outside TOPO Back Bar

By Gabriella Bulgarelli | April 23

A female University student was hit by a car while riding her moped outside Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery's Back Bar on S. Columbia Street ...

'Go With the Flow' event sheds light on need for period products

By Michael Taffe | April 22

“We’ve been doing product collection all week at businesses across the community,” said Allison De Marco, organizer of the event. "We've been ...

A recent report found contamination of recyclable materials in Orange County ranges from 2 to just over 10 percent, which is below the national average of 25 percent. UNC has implemented initiatives to improve solid waste management and works to get students to recycle correctly.

Orange County wants to make it easier for you to help the environment

By Doug Dubrowski | April 19

Recycling in Orange County has never been easier, but there are still some businesses and apartments that don't partake in the earth-friendly behavior. ...

A UNC student lights a joint filled with marijuana as part of a photo illustration. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, co-sponsored a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.

In case you're paranoid — here's what to expect from local police on 4/20

By Mattias Miller | April 19

4/20 may be coming, but the Chapel Hill and Carrboro police departments will be operating under business as usual.

Senior Psychology major Leah Daniel volunteers as a Doula at the UNC Hospitals.

Midwives continue to serve mothers in the modern age of medicine

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 18

Though the practice has fallen in and out of popularity in the U.S. as medicine has become increasingly professionalized, midwives today deliver about ...

Carrboro police presents findings of recent racial bias study

By Claire Willmschen | April 18

The Carrboro Police Department detailed their findings on their own racial biases in their policing to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. Here's what they ...

Here's where and how you can early vote in Orange County

By Laura Brummett | April 18

Early voting for the Orange County primary election opens this Saturday and will last until Saturday, May 5. The early voting sites include the Hillsborough ...

Review: Frutta Bowls brings fresh smoothies, friendly environment to Franklin

By Kari Larsen | April 17

Frutta Bowls recently opened on April 14 dishing out a variety of smoothies and bowls on Franklin Street. Staff writer Kari Larsen spent an afternoon ...

My summer in Chappy thrill was a good time, not a long time

By Rebecca Ayers | April 17

Last summer I found myself staying exactly where I had spent my entire sophomore year — Chapel Hill. And in the words of Drake, the voice of ...

Duke Energy aims to reduce energy usage in Orange County

By Drew Wayland | April 16

Duke Energy Progress, the Triangle’s Duke Energy affiliate, a new energy saving program known as EnergyWise Home. The project aims to reduce energy ...

Food establishments in Orange County receive high safety inspection scores

By Marin Wolf | April 16

Orange County currently has no restaurants with health inspection ratings below an A. “That results from our department having a very good relationship ...

Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments

By Michael Taffe | April 15

The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" ...

Facade of pedestrian bridge torn off, Rosemary Street closed to traffic

By Molly Horak | April 15

A portion of the side and railing of the pedestrian bridge between the Bank of America parking deck and the CVS building broke off Sunday afternoon. ...

ICE has reportedly detained at least 10 people in Orange County, Chatham County

By Lauren Talley , Molly Horak and Rebecca Ayers | April 12

ICE officials have recently made at least 10 detainments in Orange and Chatham Counties. Carrboro and Chapel Hill officials want citizens to know their ...

Community Empowerment Fund member gives back after finding success

By Mattias Miller | April 12

Steven Howser, a Community Empowerment Fund alumni, is using his success to give back to the organization.

A Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus drives toward Chapel Hill High School.

All is "pure gold" in the CHCCS State of the Schools Address

By Laura Brummett | April 12

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools highlight plans for new construction and new learning approaches at their "state-of-the-schools" address.

Having trouble performing? HUD thought Chapel Hill was, too

By Claire Willmschen | April 12

In regards to affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ranked Chapel Hill as a “troubled performer." However, this ranking ...

Update: ICE has detained about 25 people this past week in the Triangle area

By Rebecca Ayers | April 12

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have detained at least two Carrboro residents and at least four other county residents in the past ...