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Police, Campus Health carry Naxolone, a drug that can reverse an overdose

By Samantha Scott and Harris Wheless | September 30

At 4:31 a.m. on Sept. 23, Carrboro Police received a 911 call reporting a drug overdose on the 500 block of Jones Ferry Road.

The loaded sweet potato tots, left, and the loaded regular tots at Linda's.

Drunchies: We ate cheese fries and Brussels sprouts at Linda's

By Jane Little and Sarah Vassello | September 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro is known for a lot of things — sports, music, liberalism in the center of a red state — but we think it should be known for one ...

Judge rules to allow evidence in Chandler Kania's trial

By staff and wire report | September 29

An Orange County judge denied two motions to suppress evidence in Chandler Kania's upcoming trial.

Community members gather to raise a wall to commemorate the accomplishments made during the first year of the Northside Neighborhood Initiative. Photo courtesy of Sally Bitar.

Northside Neighborhood Initiative celebrates success of its first year

By Sally Bitar | September 29

Since its launch in March 2015, the Northside Neighborhood Initiative has worked to improve affordable housing options in the neighborhood, among other ...

The Monterrey Mexican food truck parks around town.

All Up In Your Business for Sept. 29, 2016

By Holden Williams and Ryan Salchert | September 29

Since June, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant has been operating a food truck that serves Chapel Hill from the Chapel Hill Tire parking lot on West Franklin ...

Police hope new composite could break Faith Hedgepeth case

By Ryan Salchert | September 28

It’s been four years since Faith Hedgepeth was found dead in her Chapel Hill apartment, and still the case remains unsolved.

Carrboro highlights Diaper Need Awareness Week

By Lauren Talley | September 28

Diapers are a necessity for every child, but they can’t be purchased by low-income people using WIC vouchers or food stamps.

The Orange County Library now offers a new library station where visitors can check out books, similar to a Redbox with videos. It is the first one on the West Coast. Photo courtesy of Libbie Hough.

Orange County Library Station offers vending machine for books and movies

By Molly Horak | September 28

The Orange County Library Station, a new machine on the grounds of the Cedar Grove Community Center, provides a new way for library card holders to access ...

In bid for tranparency, Chapel Hill launches open data project

By Jordan Wilkie | September 28

The Town of Chapel Hill has joined Raleigh, Durham and Cary in a national trend of posting the city government’s information on a user-friendly website. ...

Bergen Watterson discusses traffic calming efforts on Blue Ridge Road in Carrboro at the Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed traffic calming measures at Tuesday's meeting

By Sara Kiley Watson | September 28

The Carrboro Board of Alderman unanimously passed a resolution at Tuesday's meeting to begin stage two traffic calming measures in the Blue Ridge Road ...

This mural of bumblebees, located on an outer wall of the Carrboro Fire Department, was painted by Matthew Wiley in an effort to paint 50,000 bees on murals throughout the world.

Carrboro abuzz over new bee mural on fire station

By Ismail Conze | September 26

Carrboro’s Fire Station 1 is getting a fresh coat of paint, courtesy of The Good of the Hive Initiative.

Chapel Hill plans first all-inclusive, accessible playground

By Elle Kehres | September 26

Chapel Hill has nine playgrounds, but the town is in the process of planning a new playground that's accessible for all children — especially those ...

Chapel Hill participated in North Carolina's 32nd annual Pridefest Weekend.

Many flags fly over Chapel Hill during NC Pride 2016

By Lidia Davis | September 26

Chapel Hill sported a little more than its usual powder blue this week. Rainbow and other flags of various colors could be seen hanging above Franklin ...

Gloria Steinem spoke in Carrboro to campaign for Hilary Clinton.

Feminist author, activist Gloria Steinem talks elections and used cars

By Olivia Ross | September 26

Gloria Steinem, feminist author and activist, visited the North Carolina Coordinated Campaign Office of Orange County in Carrboro on Saturday as part ...

Mural artist Michael Brown (far left) and Carrboro Elementary School teacher Deb Cox (far right) help unveil a replica of the mural at the dedication ceremony in the Carrboro Town Commons on Saturday.

Mural showcases elementary school art; revealed in dedication ceremony Saturday

By Rosie Loughran | September 26

A dedication ceremony for a new mural showcasing the art of Carrboro elementary school students was held Saturday at the Carrboro Town Commons.

Carrboro celebrates with 19th annual music festival

By Samantha Scott | September 23

This weekend, thousands will gather in Carrboro for the town’s 19th annual music festival showcasing more than 200 different local artists in 29 different ...