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Several opponents to rezoning announce run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Zoe Werner | July 13

The filing period for local elections in Orange County — including the Chapel Hill Town Council — began on July 7 and goes until July 21. Numerous ...

Senate Bills 747 and 749 to impact future elections in N.C., if passed

By Grace Whittemore | July 13

Two bills currently in the NCGA — Senate Bills 747 and 749 — propose provisions that would change election processes for this fall and beyond. The ...

Public input on future of Bolin Creek Greenway to extend through September

By Abigail Keller | July 12

The Town of Carrboro is seeking public comment on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway through September. Through "Which way for the greenway?" community ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate and former GPSG president Theodore Nollert shares goals, platform

By Caitlyn Yaede | July 11

The 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government President Theodore Nollert announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday. Summer ...

West Chapel Hill Cemetery Project to connect community with cemetery's history

By Laney Crawley | July 11

The West Chapel Hill Cemetery was established as a burial ground for Black residents in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, after a 1947 state law mandated that ...

Chapel Hill Public Library's Neurodiversity and Nature initiative creates inclusive, adaptive spaces

By Lucy Marques | July 10

The Chapel Hill Public Library’s Neurodiversity and Nature initiative is providing neurodivergent youth and adults with sensory learning activities ...

Former GPSG President Theodore Nollert announces run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 10

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council this ...

Chapel Hill Transit receives $2.16 million grant to improve bus stop accessibility, safety

By Lola Oliverio | July 9

Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded a $2.16 million grant by the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops and advance its Bus Stop Improvement ...

Sammy Slade to not seek re-election to Carrboro Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 7

Sammy Slade announced this morning that he will not be seeking re-election to the Carrboro Town Council. Slade has served on the council for the past ...

NCGA passes legislation to restrict transgender youth participation in school sports

By Lucy Marques | June 29

The N.C. General Assembly passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on June 22. This bill will ban young transgender women from participating in school-based ...

Chapel Hill receives $1 million grant for new transportation projects, greenways

By Grace Whittemore | June 28

On June 23, the Town of Chapel Hill received a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for $1,000,000. This grant will ...

Michael Parker to not seek re-election on Chapel Hill Town Council this fall

By Walker Livingston | June 28

Michael Parker announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Parker has served on the Council for two terms. ...

A guide to voting in and around Orange County, UNC campus this fall

By Abigail Keller | June 28

Municipal elections in Chapel Hill and Carrboro will happen on Nov. 7. There are a multitude of ways for students and community members to vote in person ...

N.C. General Assembly works to compromise on budget as FY 23-24 approaches

By Lucy Marques | June 28

The N.C. General Assembly is currently working on a compromise budget proposal between the N.C. House and N.C. Senate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The ...

'Justice isn’t about just us': A history of local queer people, spaces and movements

By Emma Geis | June 27

LGBTQ+ people have a storied history in North Carolina, marked most notably by legislation such as Senate Bill 49 and House Bill 2. Despite this, local ...

Gender affirming health care providers in the Triangle share services, resources

By Caitlyn Yaede | June 27

Amid a wave of legislation concerning transgender people — like H.B. 808 and H.B. 574 in the N.C. General Assembly — local clinics and health care ...

Planned Parenthood, medical professional respond to abortion ban law with lawsuit

By Lucy Marques | June 27

Abortion providers in North Carolina, including Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, filed a federal lawsuit on June 16 addressing parts of Senate Bill ...

A look at some of the key legislation coming out of the NCGA so far this summer

By Walker Livingston | June 27

Here are some of the biggest pieces of legislation coming out of the N.C. General Assembly this summer.

A look at Chapel Hill's budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, including tax rate hike

By Laney Crawley | June 27

Chapel Hill Town Council passed the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year earlier this month. This year's budget consists of $144 million that go to the ...

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An early look at Chapel Hill Town Council elections coming up in November

By Grace Whittemore | June 27

This November, 5 Chapel Hill Town Council seats— including the mayoral seat— are up for grabs. The official candidate filing window opens on July ...