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Duane Hampton, currently a lieutenant with the Durham Police Department, will become the chief of police for the town of Hillsborough on Nov. 1.

Hillsborough Police Department implements new training program

By JP Gemborys | January 29

The Hillsborough Police Department recently adopted a new training program to help officers keep their minds on the job and stay professional in high-stress ...

Southern Folklife looks ahead to release first single Dolly Parton ever dropped

By Rosie Loughran | January 27

On April 22, Dolly Parton’s first single — released when she was 13 years old — will be re-released, showcasing one of the country legend’s lesser-heard ...

Jasmin Mediterranean, The Bookshop, and Sweet Frog on Franklin St. are closing. Benny Cappella's and Linda's are killing it.

Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza will fill Jasmin's old spot on Franklin Street

By Kiana Cole | January 26

Franklin Street’s 10th pizza shop — Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza — will likely open this spring, replacing the Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro that closed ...

Word on the Street: What is the future for women's health care?

By Kiana Cole | January 26

The Daily Tar Heel asked people how they feel about the future of women’s health issues during Trump’s presidency.

The statewide poll found 61 percent of respondents were unsure of their opinion of Carrboro.

Statewide poll suggests Carrboro's approval rating just 28 percent — but most respondents are just unsure

By Maddy Arrowood | January 26

A new statewide poll states that the town of Carrboro’s approval rating is just 28 percent — 18 percentage points lower than President Donald Trump’s ...

Carrboro ArtsCenter play to explore human side of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Erik Beene | January 26

Legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will come to life at the Carrboro ArtsCenter for the next six months beginning Saturday.

Local 506 is hosting a benefit for the Compass Center, which serves local women and families. Solar Halos headline the event.

Benefit night will host all female-fronted bands to help Compass Center

By Samantha Scott | January 26

Local 506 is partnering with the Compass Center for Women and Families in Chapel Hill to host a benefit night Saturday that will feature local, women-fronted ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners met to discuss affordable housing and transportation project

By Hannah Wall | January 25

The Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed affordable housing and the financial future of Orange County's transportation projects during Tuesday's ...

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed citizen survey and town budget in Tuesday's meeting

By Lauren Talley | January 25

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the results of the 2016 Town of Carrboro biennial citizen survey report and the town budget for ...

Festival lights up town for Chinese New Year later this month

By Lauren Talley | January 24

The first Chapel Hill LightUp Festival will take place Jan. 28 to celebrate the Chinese New Year and cultural diversity throughout the community. ...

Homestead Aquatic Center temporarily closed due to pool leak

By Lydia Tolley | January 24

The Homestead Aquatic Center closed on Jan. 17 due to the largest leak the pool has ever had.

Chapel Hill Town Council moves to enact Neighborhood Conservation District standards for Elkin Hills

By JP Gemborys | January 24

The #CHTC just referred a petition supporting no/low vision guidelines to be reviewed by the mayor and town manager.

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Plans for American Legion land move forward after years of contention

By Molly Horak | January 23

After a year of controversy and dissent, the Chapel Hill Town Council decided to purchase the American Legion land on Dec. 5 for $7.9 million. The decision ...

Chapel Hill townspeople met at Hargraves Community Center to give input on future development of West Rosemary street.

Meeting held between town of Chapel Hill residents to discuss West Rosemary development

By Meghana Srikrishna | January 23

Construction may seem to be coming to a close on Rosemary Street, but a whole lot more is just beginning.

Susan Lyons, President from 2004-2006, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the Chapel Hill Historical Society at Chapel Hill Public Library Sunday night.

Chapel Hill Historical Society looks back on 50 years of work

By Hannah Wall | January 23

The Chapel Hill Historical Society, which strives to create an appreciation for Chapel Hill’s past, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Jan. 22 at the ...

Bolin Creek weaves alongside the trails, with neighborhood homes visible in the background.

Local documentary sheds light on controvesy surrounding Bolin Creek development

By JP Gemborys | January 23

Local filmmaker Charlie Morris has been hiking and playing with his children around Bolin Creek for 14 years.

Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership announced collaboration with Habitat for Humanity at annual meeting Friday

By Rosie Loughran | January 20

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership presented a report and plans for 2017 on Friday at its annual meeting was held at DSI Comedy Theatre.

Man charged in December 2015 murder and armed robbery

By From staff and wire reports | January 20

The Carrboro Police Department charged a Chapel Hill man with first-degree murder and armed robbery from an incident that occurred in December 2015.

Susan Levy was named Citizen of the Year. Photo courtesy of Savanna Melton.

Director of Orange County Habitat for Humanity wins MLK citizenship award

By Rosie Loughran | January 20

Susan Levy, executive director of Orange County Habitat for Humanity, has dedicated the bulk of her professional career to community organizing and affordable ...

New mixed-use development to bring jobs to Chapel Hill, fix parking problem

By Elle Kehres | January 19

It looks as though Chapel Hill’s makeover is still not finished.