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Residents of University Gardens, affordable housing community, face eviction

By Grant Alexander | August 18

On June 30, The landlord and owner of University Gardens, a Chapel Hill affordable housing community, sent eviction notices to some tenants informing ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro identity-based cultural centers provide resources for community

By Eliza Benbow | August 18

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro community is home to many cultural and identity-based community centers, which focus on diverse ethnic, racial and gender identities. ...

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U.S. District Court judge reinstates ban on abortions after 20 weeks in NC

By Emmy Martin | August 17

Abortions are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina, with exceptions for medical emergencies, according to a federal court ruling ...

Orange County confirms first monkeypox case, infected individual isolating

By Emmy Martin | August 17

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Orange County, according to a media release from the Orange County Health Department on Wednesday. ...

Chapel Hill organizations respond to ongoing affordable housing issues

By Eliza Benbow | August 17

Although inflation hit a 40-year high and many residents' rents and housing costs also increased, salaries have remained the same. Sharron Weaver, who ...

N.C. gun laws remain stagnant amid increasing gun violence and congressional action

By Ian Walniuk | August 17

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms. However, the ...

End of Roe v. Wade adds uncertainty to Black maternal health crisis

By Maddie Singleton | August 17

Mobilizing African American Mothers Through Empowerment (MAAME) is a nonprofit, community-based maternal health organization that serves Black, Indigenous, ...

Chapel Hill receives $375,000 to use for refugee, immigrant support initiative

By Samuel Long | August 16

The Town of Chapel Hill received a $375,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to fund its Building Integrated Communities ...

Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

By Madison Ward | August 16

Inaugural Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary School resident artist Antonio Alanís has been working with students on a mural that celebrates diversity ...

CHCCS student will have experiment performed on ISS next year

By Joelle Adeleke | August 16

Pristine Onuoha, a rising senior at East Chapel Hill High School, won the Genes in Space Challenge on July 28. Her genetic research experiment concerning ...

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North Carolina's COVID-19 state of emergency expires on Aug. 15

By Taylor Barnhill | August 15

In a July 11 press release, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said the new state budget allows the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...

Andrew Phillips, a senior EXSS major from Canton, Ohio, examines (my) ID at Goodfellows on Franklin St. The bar-back has worked at the bar for almost two years and says he can pretty quickly tell the difference between a real and a fake ID.

Chapel Hill Police Department offers safety training program for bar, restaurant workers

By Avery Baker | August 15

The Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services are offering two bar safety programs for restaurant staff on the second ...

New updates to Chapel Hill Transit system service Town residents and students

By Sam Kornylak | August 15

While there are no current changes to existing routes, services like the TransLoc locator app will be updated sometime this semester.

Construction on East Rosemary Street to bring new economic and research opportunities

By Simon Tan | August 14

The redevelopment project on East Rosemary Street is scheduled to be completed by next summer. Through the project, the Town of Chapel Hill and real estate ...

Chapel Hill Art + Transit partners with local artists for LGBTQ+ themed designs

By Taylor Barnhill | August 14

Chapel Hill Art + Transit unveiled a new LGBTQ+ themed bus and bus shelter after partnering with two local queer artists. Including the Pride installation, ...

Potential crisis diversion center to offer behavioral and mental health support

By Ethan E. Horton | August 14

While the 24-hour center would mainly serve patients after interactions with law enforcement or emergency medical services, walk-ins would also be accepted. ...

N.C. Green Party to appear on the ballot in midterm elections after controversy

By Elizabeth Egan | August 14

After allegations of fraud and a past denial of certification by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the N.C. Green Party was recently certified ...

Chapel Hill and FlashVote partner to address community needs, increase engagement

By Samuel Long | August 14

The Town of Chapel Hill recently partnered with FlashVote, an anonymous online survey platform that aims to gather statistically valid community input ...

Carrboro Fire Chief David Schmidt to step down Aug. 31, search for replacement underway

By Henry Thomas | August 13

Though he served for less than three years in Carrboro, Schmidt has made an impact on the Town in his emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Black business owners in Chapel Hill and Durham impact and serve community

By Sierra President | August 13

Black-owned businesses like Ms. Mastic's Crystals & More serve their communities across North Carolina. August is nationally celebrated as Black Business ...