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NC abortion providers see increase in out-of-state patients following Roe reversal

By Eliza Benbow | October 11

The number of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care in North Carolina has more than tripled after southern states continue to restrict abortion ...

Efland Ruritan Club Rodeo returns, raises funds to go toward local community

By Laney Crawley | October 11

This weekend, about 3,000 visitors went to the Efland Ruritan Club Rodeo — the largest crowd this annual event has ever had — to see events like barrel ...

NCDHHS awarded $13.8 million to expand employment for those with disabilities

By Olivia Gschwind | October 10

$13.8 million was awarded to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to support those ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools invests in employees through $2 million budget expansion

By Caroline Dickey | October 9

On Sept. 15, the CHCCS Board of Education moved to approve the 2022-2023 budget resolution, which added several points to the previously approved budget ...

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The North Carolina State Fair to come to Raleigh with new food, attractions

By Simon Tan | October 9

The fair, located at 4285 Trinity Rd., will kick off at noon on Oct. 13. It will be open from 9 a.m. into the late evening after opening day.

Assistant Police Chief Jabe Hunter retires after 25 years of service to Chapel Hill

By Hannah Ma | October 9

After 25 years of service to the community, Jabe Hunter, a Chapel Hill Police Department assistant chief, announced his retirement on Oct. 3. Hunter held ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP's 75th anniversary to celebrate with a read-in event

By Laney Crawley | October 9

The Chapel Hill Public Library is hosting a Umoja read-in on Oct. 8 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP. The event will ...

Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd face off in U.S. Senate debate, race remains tight

By Emmy Martin | October 7

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C. 13th) faced off in the North Carolina U.S. Senate debate ...

Festifall to bring multi-weekend art market to Chapel Hill residents and students

By Phoebe Martel | October 7

The market and showcase of local and regional artists, artisans and performers, will return to Chapel Hill for three successive Saturdays, beginning on ...

Carrboro to hold electric vehicle rodeo on Oct. 8 in Town Commons

By Catherine Wiles | October 7

The Carrboro Town Commons is hosting an "electric vehicle rodeo" on Oct. 8, featuring a range of electric cars, scooters and even bicycles, with the goal ...

'I didn't have to be on this journey alone': NC groups recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month

By Audrey Kashatus | October 6

The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is hosting events this October like its annual Triangle Buddy Walk and year-round educational opportunities ...

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October is brewing: Craftboro Brewing Depot to hold 'Oktoberfestiversary' celebration

By Joelle Adeleke | October 6

Jason McCarter, the owner of Craftboro Brewing Depot, said that the brewery's third anniversary happened to be close to Germany’s Oktoberfest celebrations. ...

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Affordable housing development on Merritt Mill Road to be completed in January 2023

By Gracie Young | October 6

Nonprofit organization CASA is bringing a new affordable housing development to the area straddling the line between Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The new ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro planning departments recognize National Community Planning Month

By Caroline Horne | October 6

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are bringing attention to the planning projects they have worked on this past year to celebrate October as National Community ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses funding prioritization for new infrastructure

By Lucy Marques | October 5

During a meeting on Monday, Chapel Hill Town Council members and Mayor Pam Hemminger discussed whether funding should go towards new or existing infrastructure ...

Orange County BOCC delays voting on ordinance to regulate gatherings around schools

By Maddie Singleton | October 5

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners continued discussion on an ordinance that would regulate gatherings on and near school property and public ...

OC Board of County Commissioners approves new committee to combat opioid epidemic

By Catherine Wiles | October 5

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of the Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee last month in an effort to reduce ...

NEXT unveils Carrboro Linear Parks Project to create low-impact, equitable transportation

By Gracie Young | October 4

The Carrboro Linear Parks project is an initiative that aims to connect the north and south ends of Carrboro through greenways and parks. The project ...

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NC organizations recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Sophia Fanning | October 4

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising funds to support breast cancer patients and having conversations about the disease. ...

Triangle Mutual Aid holds supply drive in Carrboro for victims of Hurricane Ian

By Lily Richardson | October 4

The Monday supply drive was in collaboration with Mutual Aid Disasters Relief's response to the hurricane. The organization sent a box truck from Virginia ...