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Solar panels sit at the solar farm on White Cross Road in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Duke Energy developing its second carbon plan to implement energy transition

By Kaitlyn Church | March 21

Duke Energy is developing a second carbon plan only two months after the release of the first, according to Duke Energy spokesperson Bill Norton. The ...

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New class could help increase representation of students of color in higher level courses

By Maddie Policastro | March 21

As of the 2022 to 2023 school year, AP African American Studies has started piloting in 60 schools across the country and will soon expand to approximately ...

Public School Foundation raises money for CHCCS grants, scholarships through 5k race

By Lauren Zola | March 21

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation (PSF) hosted a 5k race on Saturday, March 18 to raise money for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools grants ...

CHCCS teachers and staff highlight creativity in Youth Art Month and beyond

By Irene Denniston | March 21

Though Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is celebrating Youth Arts Month this March, teachers across the district emphasize the importance of arts all ...

Parking prices emphasize priority differences between Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Walker Livingston | March 21

For this fiscal year, Chapel Hill Parking Services expects to make roughly $6 million in revenue — coming from a combination of meter fees, ticket fines ...

Women’s Public Health and Safety Act could further restrict abortion access

By Audrey Kashatus | March 21

Introduced to the U.S. Senate in mid-February, the bill could give states the ability to exclude abortion providers from receiving state Medicaid funds ...

Lithium mining company pushes for permit approval in NC despite local opposition

By Gowri Abhinanda | March 21

Piedmont Lithium plans to develop a 1500-acre mine containing four 500-foot deep pits for lithium extraction with a processing plant on-site in Gaston ...

Chapel Hill Farmers' Market enters 15th year of celebrating local farmers, artisans

By Sophia Fanning | March 20

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for the past 15 years, the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market has featured locally made products including pottery, kombucha, ...

Chapel Hill hosts 'changing of the guard' event for David Price and Valerie Foushee

By Sam Kornylak | March 20

On Sunday, March 12, the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties hosted a “changing of the guard” event between retired U.S. ...

West Cameron Avenue water construction and road work to be completed this month

By Sierra President | March 20

Water line-related road work on West Cameron Avenue should be completed this month, according to Simon Lobdell, utilities engineer for the Orange Water ...

'It's been a wonderful run': Crazy Alan's Emporium to close in August

By Bridget Bendezu | March 20

After more than 20 years in Chapel Hill, Crazy Alan's Emporium is closing on August 23 as Alan Cohen is retiring. Since its opening, Cohen has changed ...

Firearm-related child deaths are up by 161 percent since 2017

Child deaths, especially from firearms, on the rise in NC according to new report

By Maddie Van Meter | March 20

The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report, highlighting the common causes of death in children ages 0 to 17 in the state. ...

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North Carolina Senate Bill 196 to ensure fair treatment for those with student loans

By Ella Aluise | March 19

On March 2, Senate Bill 196, the "Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights", was filed in the N.C. Senate. If passed, the bill would create a license requirement ...

Chapel Hill Town Council considers future of police station, possible apartments

By Avery Baker | March 10

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the possibility of developing a municipal services center at the site where the Chapel Hill Police Department is ...

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Local organizations raise awareness during Developmental Disability Awareness Month, beyond

By Caroline Horne | March 10

During Developmental Disability Awareness Month, the Triangle Disability Awareness Council and local businesses are facilitating conversations about intellectual ...

'Sense of community': Weaver Street Market gives back to local organizations

By Zoe Werner | March 9

Weaver Street Market, a co-op grocery store that was founded in 1987, has locations in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Raleigh. The store is both ...

Bill to legalize marijuana for chronic illness care passes in NC Senate

By Bridget Bendezu | March 9

On March 1 at 4:20 p.m., the North Carolina Senate passed a bill legalizing the use of marijuana for medical needs. If passed in the House, the "N.C. ...

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Orange County receives $1.2 million grant for non-law enforcement response team

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | March 8

Orange County recently received a $1.2 million grant to create a community care and response team for individuals with mental health illnesses or disorders ...

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Town takes first steps in care and resurfacing of Hargraves Community Park tennis courts

By Lauren Zola | March 8

Residents say the Hargraves Community Park tennis courts have been neglected in recent years. The Town of Chapel Hill is working to address these concerns ...

Republican legislative leaders agree on Medicaid expansion, bill now in Senate

By Caroline Dickey | March 8

N.C. Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland, Rutherford), the speaker of the North Carolina House, and N.C. Sen. Phil Berger (R-Guilford, Rockingham), the president ...