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Apartment proposal raises concerns for nearby school

By Megan Royer | February 15

Ephesus Elementary PTA president Kristen Stewart is concerned about the impact of new apartments on her family’s school district.

Winter weather: Campus back to normal at 6 a.m. Tuesday

By From staff and wire reports | February 15

UNC will reduce operations at 11:30 p.m. but will not make the call for Condition 2 or 3 until 5:30 a.m.

What did you do for Valentine's Day?

By Matt Lopez and Rebekah Guin | February 14

Maybe all you need is love, but friends, food and a good book can make even the coldest Valentine’s Day a little warmer. Staff writers Rebekah Guin ...

Homelessness in Orange County more than just an isolated issue

By Benjamin Albano | February 14

The 2015 Point-In-Time Count for people experiencing homelessness in Orange County amounts to 129 people, according to a report released by the North ...

The Hispanic Community gathered at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church Saturday morning to obtain their FaithID which will help law enforcement better serve them.

First FaithID drive connects police to the community

By Janna Childers | February 14

More than 100 Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents lined up outside St. Thomas More Church on Saturday to apply for a FaithID.

Community shows support for cancer at Chocolate Affaire fundraiser

By Olivia Schaber | February 14

This Valentine’s Day, every person in the Cornucopia Cancer Support Center’s annual fundraiser closed their eyes and remained silent as Amy Collinsworth, ...

Carrboro woman petitions Chapel Hill Town Council to build affordable rental home

By Brooke Fisher | February 14

For Carrboro resident Lydia Mason, helping other people has always been second nature.

Master Beekeeper Randall Austin leads a beekeeping class for beginners Tuesday in Hillsborough.

Residents swarm to beekeeping class

By Jane Little | February 11

Years ago, when Master Beekeeper Randall Austin’s garden struggled, his friend suggested keeping honeybees to pollinate the plants. Austin said he dismissed ...

Local bar, He's Not Here, will be closing for three weeks.

He’s Not Here, but will be back soon

By Matt Couch | February 11

He’s Not Here will close its doors for three weeks — including for the UNC-Duke game — starting today.

Collaboration aims to reduce high-risk drinking

By Jane Little | February 11

The Chapel Hill Town and Gown Collaborative is looking to hire a community and campus director for alcohol and substance abuse prevention initiatives. ...

Petee Ocelot paints with purple and pink egg-based tempera at Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro. (Courtesy of Carolina Tiger Rescue)

Carolina Tiger Rescue puts paws to paint

By Hugo Fernandez | February 11

In summer 2015, the staff at Carolina Tiger Rescue started a program where their tigers painted their own masterpieces.

Public parking forum addresses Carrboro residents' concerns

By Lindsey Hoover | February 11

A public parking forum Thursday at Carrboro Elementary School took into account the opinions of the public regarding the current parking situation in ...

"Shimmer" art walk to light up Chapel Hill, Carrboro

By Maggie Mouat | February 11

Tonight is going to be lit.

Hundreds of mourners came to the Three Winners vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Chapel Hill shootings on Wednesday.

NC State remembers fallen students

By John Foulkes | February 11

Hundreds of people braved 30-degree weather Wednesday night to commemorate the tragic deaths of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha at the ...

Chapel Hill puts their faith in in FaithIDs

By Matt Lopez | February 10

Chapel Hill prides itself on being a place for everyone, and it has a new initiative to make life easier for people who need identification.

VITA tax assistance helps Chapel Hill residents

By Marie Muir | February 10

Although UNC Chapel Hill freshman Stephi Piefke enjoys perfecting her Italian pronunciation, the language of taxes is one she dreads learning in the not-so-distant ...

A candlelight vigil in the Pit remembered Deah Shaddy Barakat, Tusor Mohammed Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammed Abu-Salha on Wednesday.

Remembering Our Three Winners

By Rachel Bridges | February 9

“They wouldn’t look at anyone differently no matter their race. They treated everyone the same. That’s the message. To spread love and awareness ...

Chapel Hill aims to improve safety on Estes Drive

By Alexis Allston | February 9

Concerns have been high lately when it comes to cyclist and pedestrian safety along Estes Drive. Now, the Chapel Hill Town Council must choose one of ...

CHCCS programs aim to help young Hispanic population

By Camila Molina | February 8

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and a local nonprofit have responded to the growth of North Carolina’s under-18 Hispanic population by expanding language ...

Orange County officials work to define goals for 2016

By Lindsey Hoover | February 8

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a retreat in order to clarify and finesse their goals and priorities for the year.