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One dead from shooting at Red Roof Inn

By From staff and wire reports | February 27

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday and left one person dead.

Coalition urging removal of confederate flags from schools temporarily locked out of Board of Education meeting

By Sophia Wilhelm | February 27

On Feb. 13, the Hate-Free Schools Coalition was temporarily locked out of the Orange County Board of Education meeting.

The site of the water main break and apartments which were flooded.

IFC collects donations for residents affected by water shortage

By Carrie Polen | February 27

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is encouraging donations for community members living near Foxcroft Drive in Chapel Hill who were affected ...

All Up In Your Business: Increased accessibility offered at Chapel Hill Public Library

By Lidia Davis | February 27

The Chapel Hill Public Library began offering desktop and handheld magnification equipment and headsets for those with low vision and hearing in February. ...

All Up In Your Business: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership highlights sustainable businesses

By Lidia Davis | February 27

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership will begin recognizing local businesses that support environmental sustainability.

Sarah Yarbrough looks at a table of art at the Mixed Concrete Art Auction on Saturday night.

Mixed Concrete art show raises $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity

By Sarah Cheek | February 27

Students, community members and artists gathered together Saturday night at TRU Deli & Wine Bar to create awareness for affordable housing and raise ...

Topper's Pizza will partner with Feeding America to fundraise for hunger relief.

All Up In Your Business: Toppers to raise money for hunger relief Monday

By Lidia Davis | February 26

Buying a pizza from Toppers Pizza on Monday will help support hunger relief.

Historic Town Hall may become an Orange County visitor's center and Chapel Hill museum.

Committee discusses future of Historic Town Hall

By Maddy Arrowood | February 24

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service plans to move Community Kitchen operations from their current spot in Historic Town Hall at the intersection ...

Elementary school student Elizabeth Boltz is one of three girls that were awarded the Carrie On Award from Girls on the Run.. Photo courtesy of Julliellen Simpson-Vos.

Girls On The Run honor former coach Carrie Ann Gilmore

By Gabrielle Micchia | February 24

Carrie Ann Gilmore was a coach, mom and community outreach coordinator for the Triangle branch of Girls on the Run.

OWASA hears from residents about the water crisis at Thursday's board meeting

By Lauren Talley | February 23

The Orange Water and Sewage Authority discussed the Feb. 3 water crisis and heard input from residents at the board meeting Thursday. Staff writer Lauren ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners discuss light rail and bus rapid transit at meeting Thursday night

By Sophia Wilhelm | February 23

The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Thursday night to discuss the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project. ...

There is no clear line separating Chapel Hill and Carborro.

Whose line is it anyway: Border between Carrboro and Chapel Hill meanders

By Lauren Talley | February 23

Many local residents walk their dogs and ride their bikes without knowing if they are in Chapel Hill or Carrboro.

Third rabies case this year reminds Orange County pet owners to vaccinate

By Kaia Findlay | February 23

Susan Gladin entered her yard in rural Orange County Monday to see her dog playing with a skunk. At first she thought it was cute, beautiful even, and ...

Homestead Aquatic Center remains closed while still looking for pool leak

By Sarah Cheek | February 23

The Homestead Aquatic Center will remain closed while continuing to search for the water leak that has prevented guests from using the pool since Jan. ...

All Up In Your Business: Glasshalfull kickoffs its yearlong 10th anniversary celebration

By Doug Dubrowski | February 23

Glasshalfull is marking its 10th anniversary with a yearlong celebration.

All Up In Your Business: Planned Parenthood Chapel Hill Health Center is now living-wage certified

By Doug Dubrowski | February 23

Planned Parenthood Chapel Hill Health Center has joined over 100 certified employers in offering a living wage of $13.15 an hour.

All Up In Your Business: Trolly Stop Hot Dogs offers deals at new location

By Doug Dubrowski | February 23

For the month of February, Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is selling two hotdogs for $1 and a 12-ounce beer for $1.

Ongoing construction at Porthole Alley that will close part of Cameron Avenue.

Columbia Street lane closed until Friday as part of Porthole Alley renovation

By Molly Horak | February 22

One northbound lane on South Columbia Street will be closed today through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of an ongoing construction project to renovate ...

Carrboro on board with light rail project despite funding concerns

By Erik Beene | February 22

Carrboro and much of Orange County will not have stops on the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project.

County commissioners discuss amendments to the Orange County Housing Affordability Policy

By Hannah Wall | February 22

The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to hear revaluation results and discuss the Zoning Atlas Amendment. Staff writer Hannah Wall live-tweeted ...