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North Carolina leads country in board certified teachers

By Camila Molina | January 14

Ten teachers in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...

He's Not to lose ABC permits for 21 days in February

By Kerry Lengyel | January 13

He’s Not Here’s ABC permits will be suspended for at least 21 days starting Feb. 12.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools becomes living wage employer

By Jane Little | January 13

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools became the largest certified organization in Orange County to pay all full-time and part-time employees a living wage. ...

He’s Not Here signs offers in compromise

By Rachel Bridges | January 11

Representatives for the Chapel Hill bar He’s Not Here have signed offers in compromise for the establishment’s three pending violations.

UNC's Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health is helping create a tiny home community at the Farm at Penny Lane for homeless people with mental illness.

Tiny home project seeks to help mentally ill

By Brooke Fisher | January 11

Tiny homes are becoming a viable housing option for homeless people with mental illness.

Chapel Hill prepares for winter weather

By Rachel Bridges | January 10

Despite the record breaking high temperatures this winter, the Town of Chapel Hill is still ready for any snow and inclement weather that could be forthcoming. ...

United Muslim Relief Triangle chapter president and UNC student Salma Rezk said her parents always encouraged her to volunteer whenever she could. Courtesy of Salma Rezk

Q&A with Salma Rezk, chapter president of United Muslim Relief Triangle

By Kerry Lengyel | January 10

UNC student Salma Rezk is the United Muslim Relief Triangle chapter president. This nonprofit organization focuses on building humanitarian coalitions ...

UNC student starts GoFundMe to raise money for a homeless man

By Janna Childers | December 2

Instead of asking for gifts for her 21st birthday, UNC student Leslie Moen is asking for people to donate money to her friend Steven Howser, a homeless ...

A look at homelessness in Orange County: Services, nonprofits work to lower the numbers

By Nicole Gonzalez | December 2

“Once I am well, I will find a job, then get back on my feet,” said Ronald Benfield, resident at the Inter-Faith Council Community House.

Year in Review: Chapel Hill shooting case stagnant, but legacy lives on

By Kerry Lengyel | December 2

The horrific acts on Feb. 10 that occurred at the Finley Forest Condominiums in the Summerwalk Circle area led to the deaths of three students: Deah Shaddy ...

Construction continues on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Inter-Faith Council for Social Services’ men’s homeless shelter and community kitchen’s new location.

Year in Review: Homeless shelter finds new location, food operation center discussed

By Kerry Lengyel | December 1

The Chapel Hill homeless shelter has finally found a new home.

Santa Claus participates in the annual tree lighting ceremony at University Baptist Church on Sunday.

Ninth annual Chapel Hill tree lighting a jolly success

By Erin Kolstad | November 29

Santa Claus, children and college students alike, circled around a 30-foot tree in anticipation of the annual tree lighting ceremony Sunday.

Chapel Hill police say break-ins spike over break

By Isabella Lupoli | November 24

Security is not something most students think of as they stuff themselves with turkey legs over the holidays, but according to the Chapel Hill Police ...

Old Town Hall to stay on as kitchen

By Zac Lowell | November 23

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service, a Carrboro-based social work organization, is planning the construction of a new building in Carrboro called ...

Alex Rich enjoy the environment at the Krave Kava Bar on W. Main St.

Kava: an alternative to alcohol

By Maggie Monsrud | November 18

For some people, it calms them and makes their lips tingle, while for others it makes them feel downright nauseated.

Liz Lindsey prepares her hives for winter.

Honey, it's cold outside: Winter brings slower season for beekeeping

By Jane Little | November 18

Winter is coming, and the honeybees are hunkering down.

Goodwill store named in Deah Barakat's honor

By Kiana Cole | November 17

Despite his son being taken from him, Namee Barakat — the father of Deah Barakat, one of the three students killed in Chapel Hill during the February ...