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Solarize the Triangle gets 2016 campaign started

By Alexis Hinnant | March 1

Solarize the Triangle, formally Solarize Chapel Hill, began the 2016 campaign March 1, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, The Solarize campaign has generated ...

Fire department responding to gas leak on West Franklin, near Carolina Square construction site

By From staff and wire reports | March 1

The Chapel Hill Fire Department received reports of a gas leak at 9:03 a.m. on West Franklin Street, according to a tweet from the department's account ...

The Occoneechee Speedway used to be a thriving NASCAR track in the ‘50s and ‘60s until the state government banned racing on Sundays.

Hillsborough's racing past

By Ryan Salchert | February 29

With two races of the 2016 NASCAR season already in the books, some might not realize Orange County’s place in the history of auto racing.

Commissioner candidates agree teacher turnover needs solution

By Camila Molina | February 29

“We have some of the best schools here, in the state and the country. We need to find ways to retain those teachers here.

Forum held for District 1 and at-large commissioner candidates

By John Foulkes | February 29

Candidates for the District 1 and at-large seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners gathered at the Lake Hogan Farms Club House to answer questions ...

Chapel Hill Police looking for suspect in indecent exposure incident

By From staff and wire reports | February 29

Police say a man indecently exposed himself to a passerby early Sunday off campus, according to an Alert Carolina message sent out at 12:15 p.m. today. ...

Trinity Court has become extremely quiet after the Christmas Day shooting of 1-year-old Maleah Williams

Trinity Court still reeling from Christmas Day tragedy

By John Foulkes | February 28

Trinity Court seemed like any other neighborhood this past Christmas Day. Children were playing with their new toys outside while being watched by their ...

Carrboro to slow down downtown

By Alexis Hinnant | February 28

The speed limits in downtown Carrboro are an issue to some pedestrians.

Federal Transit Administration approves engineering of Chapel Hill-Durham light rail

By Burhan Kadibhai | February 28

A light rail transit project is expected to connect UNC Hospitals and Durham by the year 2026.

Chapel Hill to construct first inclusive playground

By Matthew Hardin | February 28

Chapel Hill’s children will soon have a new place to play. The Parks and Recreation Department is constructing its first fully inclusive playground. ...

Hit and run prompts discussion of task force for senior safety

By Jane Little | February 28

On Oct. 15, 2015, a senior pedestrian was killed in a hit and run on Homestead Road while crossing the street.

After the storm cleared, sunlight peaked through the clouds on Franklin Street Wednesday afternoon.

Fallen trees, power outages after storm

By Brooke Fisher | February 27

Wednesday afternoon saw weather conditions ripe for tornadoes.

UNC owns 21 properties, some with historic value

By Zac Lowell | February 25

Likely unknown to most residents of Chapel Hill, UNC owns 21 properties dotted around the county. Some of these properties have histories stretching back ...

The Northside Initiative, a project started in 2015, encouraged locals to move back into the Northside area.

A year out, Northside Neighborhood Initiative is making strides

By Brooke Fisher | February 25

Northside has seen its share of gentrification in the past 30 years.

Posters in business windows welcome refugees in Chapel Hill

By Matt Lopez | February 25

All around town, the image of a man sheltering a child in his coat has appeared.

Owner Gary Crunkleton speaks at the bar The Crunkleton on Franklin Street Thursday morning.

The Crunkleton aims to bring community together

By Jane Little | February 25

Gary Crunkleton, owner of the popular Franklin Street bar, The Crunkleton, focuses on one thing: providing a great experience for the community.

Lecture on socialism held by UNC professor

By Ryan Salchert | February 25

As Barry Maguire, a core faculty member of UNC’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics program, explained socialism, Maggie, his large dog, looked upon ...

Q&A with Joal Hall Broun, newly appointed school board member

By Nicole Gonzalez | February 24

Staff writer Nicole Gonzalez spoke with Joal Hall Broun, a newly appointed Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board member, about what she wants ...

Orange County recycling hit by dropping oil prices

By John Foulkes | February 24

The recycling industry is under pressure due to the global drop in oil prices.

Weather update: Tornado warning for Orange County canceled

By From staff and wire reports | February 24

Orange County will remain under a tornado warning until 5 p.m. at the latest, according to the last Alert Carolina message. All University operations ...