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UNC men's soccer falls to Furman during penalty shootout in first round of NCAA tournament

| November 21

City & County

Chapel Hill Public Library to screen documentary about fracking

By Kelly Cook | September 22

Tonight at the Chapel Hill Public Library, a free screening of “Triple Divide,” a documentary highlighting the dangers of fracking, will open discussion ...

Chapel Hill Public Library celebrates banned books

By Wei Zhou and Parth Shah | September 22

Move over Pokemon: Chapel Hill Public Library trading cards are the next big thing.

Carrboro to appoint town historian

By Derrick Bills | September 22

The town of Carrboro is known for its eccentricity and progressive mindset, but many people in the area have no idea how rich a history the community ...

A year ago on Friday, two cyclists were struck and killed on 15-501. In memorial, their friends painted two bicycles and rode out to the site to decorate them. Jason Merrill, from Back Alley Bikes, painted the two bicycles and helped to organize the ride. He explained that "anytime cyclists are struck, it definitely hits close to home."

Cyclists honor hit-and-run victims

By Mengqi Jiang | September 22

To remember the two victims of a hit-and-run accident a year ago on U.S. Highway 15-501, local cyclists held a group ride Friday evening to replace painted ...

The Raging Grannies, Solarize Chapel Hill and other local advocacy groups protest climate change at Peace and Justice Plaza on Sunday afternoon.

Local environmentalists raise climate concerns in rally

By Holly West | September 22

On the eve of a United Nations summit on climate change in New York City, about 200 people gathered in Chapel Hill’s Peace and Justice Plaza Sunday ...

Panelists debate proposed EPA carbon regulation plan

By Benji Schwartz | September 22

The Environmental Protection Agency is spearheading an effort to curb the nation’s carbon pollution — and the proposal has sparked plenty of debate, ...

Highlighting the legacy of John and William Bartram, the “Following in the Bartrams’ Footsteps” traveling exhibit is on display at the North Carolina Botanical Garden through Nov. 2.

Bartram family escapades on display

By Dan O'Neill | September 22

Walking through the North Carolina Botanical Garden is like walking through the uncultivated American landscape with its first botanical adventurers. ...

Shoppers line the sidewalk outside of United Methodist Church on Franklin St. Saturday morning for their annual yard sale.

University United Methodist Church holds yard sale for charity

By Shuyan Huang | September 21

For Katharine Robinson, the massive yard sale on Franklin Street Saturday was an economical way to buy items for her children.

Community members participate in a input session about the future development of Martin Luther King Jr. Park at the Carrboro Century Center on Saturday morning.

Carrboro to finalize plans for Martin Luther King Jr. park

By Trent Hollandsworth | September 19

Ten years after a park was proposed for Hillsborough Road in Carrboro, plans for the project may finally be put on paper this fall.

Chapel Hill Transit receives grant for new buses

By Kerry Lengyel | September 19

Chapel Hill Transit has received a federal grant to replace three of the 43 buses in its fleet that are more than 12 years old. The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro ...

Tar Heel Takeout delivery service no longer accepts cash

By Su Cho | September 18

Delivery service TarHeel Takeout no longer offers the option to pay with cash, leaving people confused.

All up in your Business for Sept. 18, 2014

By Shantan Krovvidi | September 18

Carolina Coffee Shop Plans for Menu Change and forms a new partnership Some say change is a bad thing while others say change is necessary.

Hungry students find help at TABLE

By Morgan Swift | September 18

Hundreds of Chapel Hill-Carrboro elementary school students do not have to worry about going hungry on the weekends, thanks to the nonprofit organization ...

Buskers bring harmony to Franklin Street

By clayton johnson | September 18

Whether it’s smooth saxophone outside the Ackland Museum Store or drums in the nook of Julian’s, local musicians are using Franklin Street as their ...

Community connects with street performers

By Margaret Gilmore | September 18

From magic tricks to trashcan drumming, the streets of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are constantly bustling with entertainment.

Local police forces explain surplus military equipment

By Zoe Schaver | September 17

The most militarized piece of equipment the Chapel Hill Police Department has is an armored car the department has never even used — but equipment ...

Four students gathered outside of Deep End to stage a silent protest against Country Night's admission policy for underage males. Ana Dougherty, Trevor Dougherty, Nikola Yager. i

DJ organizes silent bar protest

By Paige Hopkins | September 17

Students used silence to make some noise with Chapel Hill bars Tuesday night.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen talks Rogers Road

By Tiffany Watkins | September 17

The Board of Aldermen gave the go-ahead for the town manager to sign interlocal agreements relating to engineering and community outreach programs for ...

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.

RSVVP Day set for November to raise money for Inter-Faith Council

By Marisa Bakker | September 17

On RSVVP Day, calories don't count, but where you eat might.

Chapel Hill Public Library comes to historical society’s aid

By Samantha Miner | September 16

Bookworms and history buffs will soon hit the books together.