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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 ...

A sinkhole formed on Pritchard Avenue last night. Photo courtesy of Alicia Richards.

Ford Explorer partially sunk in Pritchard Avenue sinkhole

By Jane Little | September 23

A sinkhole opened up on Pritchard Avenue early Thursday morning.

All Up In Your Business for Sept. 22, 2016

By Lydia Tolley | September 22

CHICLE Language Institute will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location in Chapel Hill today.

Carrboro launches oral history project from longtime residents

By Lauren Talley | September 21

The town of Carrboro recently launched the Carrboro Oral History Project — a compilation of oral histories from longtime residents of the town.

Tina Moon, the Carrboro planning administrator, presented proposed changes to the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance at the Carrboro Board of Alderman meeting on Tuesday of 2016.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss a proposed amendment to keep downtown buildings short

By Janna Childers | September 21

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed a proposed amendment to the Land Use Ordinance at their meeting Tuesday.

Gas pumps are covered with plastic bags at Run In Jim's gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. This is a common sight at many gas stations in Chapel Hill.

'Thank you for calling, we have no gas'

By Lindsey Hoover | September 21

Many gas stations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro were completely out of gasoline as of Tuesday morning, but some are expecting deliveries within the next ...

Why isn't there a beer week in Orange County?

By Erik Beene | September 21

Raleigh Beer Week is in full swing, and Orange County breweries and bars are feeling left out.

Jersey Mike's franchise co-owner Charlie Farris was presented with an award after participating in RSVVP for 10 years. "Food is our life. It's what we do. Helping people get food is really important to us, especially those who can't afford it," said Farris.

RSVPP fundraiser helps curb hunger in the community

By Sara Kiley Watson | September 21

November marks the 28th year that the restaurants of Chapel Hill and Carrboro have teamed up with the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service to provide ...

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed parking and development at its meeting on Sept. 19, 2016.

Plans for development and parking heard at Chapel Hill Town Council meeting

By Molly Horak | September 20

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed additional downtown parking structures, and concept plans were heard for multiple developments at a public hearing ...

Documentary premieres with red carpet in Chapel Hill

By Meghana Srikrishna | September 20

A red carpet event took place outside Silverspot Cinema in Chapel Hill on Monday night.

Orange County Board of Commissioners moving forward with affordable housing plans

By Olivia Ross | September 20

On Sept. 8, the Orange County Board of Commissioners moved forward with plans to implement more affordable housing options in Orange County.

New Jersey native Paul Waicus takes immense pride in each bird he carves, but is even happier that he has passed this art onto his grandchildren.

After spinal cord injury, local carver's passion perseveres

By Rebecca Ayers | September 19

Paul Waicus has carved wood figures of birds since the 1990s and has continued his passion despite a spinal cord injury.

Community liaison for crime prevention Lieutenant B. Green stands with Jackson Donahoe and Chapel Hill Fire Department Training Captain Byron Greeson.

Pink Heals parade stops in Chapel Hill to raise awareness for women battling illness

By Lidia Davis | September 19

The Pink Heals National Tour made its fourth annual stop in Chapel Hill and Carrboro on Friday, Sept. 16 with a parade of two pink firetrucks, a Gunner's ...

President of the Black Student Movement, Tre Shockley, and Revered Robert Campbell (right) unveil the new marker which honors those buried in unmarked graves in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Ceremony unveils marker for unmarked graves in Old Chapel Hill Cemetery

By Hannah Wall | September 19

A marker was unveiled on Sunday in remembrance of 361 unmarked African-American graves at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Old Chapel Hill Cemetery vandalized ahead of dedication ceremony

By Sally Bitar | September 16

A historic gravestone marker in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery was removed Feb. 29 after various complaints were made about a lack of a dedication ceremony. ...

Judicial candidates gather at Hillsborough courthouse forum.

Judicial candidates discuss election in forum

By Ismail Conze | September 16

The candidates for North Carolina's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals gathered to meet the public at Orange County Courthouse on Thursday.

Orange County Justice United met at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday to discuss affordable housing.

Hundreds gather at Justice United assembly to discuss affordable housing

By Samantha Scott | September 16

Nearly 500 members of 21 different churches and non-profit organizations gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Church for the Orange County Justice United ...

East Chapel Hill High School biology teacher Kelly Allen (center) works with students Emily Juel (left) and Claudia Masia on a lab activity on Wednesday morning.

Grading scale doesn’t add up for North Carolina public schools' performance

By Erin Kolstad | September 16

What happens when a school if a school gets a failing grade on their report card?

Senior Global Studies major Eileen Harvey rides her bike in front of Memorial hall on Thursday night.

These streets were made for walking: Chapel Hill reviews transportation

By Holden Williams | September 16

Members of the Chapel Hill Town Council are making an effort to improve connectivity and mobility for citizens in the town.

Chapel Hill Town Council talks flooding, sidewalk improvements

By Shantan Krovvidi | September 15

Wednesday’s Town Council Work Session included extensive discussions about the flooding of areas along Bolin Creek and updates on ten sidewalk projects ...