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N.C. Jr. Chef competition encourages teamwork, use of local ingredients

By Ani Hunanyan | February 14

Five school teams will develop an entree that meets National School Lunch Program standards. Dishes are then featured in teams' high school cafeterias. ...

Chapel Hill Transit hosts discussion on its connection with civil rights

By Vinh Le | February 13

Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee built upon the University's bus service to increase accessibility for community members.

Orange County Board of Education discusses resolution to support immigrant students, families

By Lauren Zola | February 11

The Board's resolution affirms the district will disclose student information only as required by law, and that the district is committed to keeping immigrant ...

East Chapel Hill High teacher remembered for patience, love for students

By Phoebe Martel | February 11

East Chapel Hill High School math teacher Jay Wilson died on Jan. 28. His loved ones, friends and former students remember his impact both in and outside ...

Barbara and Braxton Foushee's love story spans decades of public service

By Sarah Smiley | February 11

Barbara and Braxton Foushee's love story began at 25 years ago at a church. Today, the Carrboro couple support each other in everything and are always ...

'Bittersweet': Nyah Hamlett's tenure at CHCCS, decision to move closer to family

By Sheridan Barry | February 11

“It's a great opportunity to go home and serve in the community that raised me, and then also for my own family and children to be in the midst of family ...

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North Carolina sees height of winter respiratory illness season

By Victoria Yang | February 11

Fewer influenza-related deaths have been reported in the 2024-25 season than last year.

Carrboro opens application for third year of Green Neighborhood Grant Program

By Freya McNeill | February 11

The grant program provides community members with the opportunity to do more to support the environment on a larger basis by funding environmental projects ...

Orange County Land Legacy program celebrates 25 years

By Victoria Yang | February 10

The program focuses on the conservation of agricultural land across the county.

Orange County hosts Black History Month conversation series, ‘Telling the Full Story’

By Aiden Hall | February 9

The conversation series is intended to expand on the traditional narrative of Orange County's history.

UNC Adams School of Dentistry hosts Gives Kids A Smile event, offering no-cost dental care to under-served children

North Carolina oral health initiative celebrates 25 year anniversary

By James O'Hara | February 9

Into the Mouths of Babes' influence has led other states to adapt similar programs to improve access to children's oral health care.

‘Heartbroken that it's gone’: 401 Main closes, regulars reminisce on community

By Iris Eyster | February 9

On its last day of operations, Feb. 4, the restaurant was bustling with regulars who took in the atmosphere and wondered what the future of the space ...

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Orange County BOCC discusses Black History Month events, new development project

By Freya McNeill | February 7

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met to discuss Black History Month events in the community and amendments to a new development on Morrow ...

Local groups provide support, respond to concerns amidst Trump's immigration orders

By Taylor Motley | February 6

Immigrants make up about 12 percent of Orange County's population. Many are worried for their safety following President Trump's executive order prosecuting ...

N.C. Superintendent visits Carrboro, kicks off Black History Month events

By Makenzie Mills | February 5

Mo Green spoke to Carrboro community members about the state's racial achievement gap and his plans for N.C.'s public education system.

'The work and the fruit of that labor': The Foushee family's legacy

By Sarah Smiley | February 4

The Foushee family has been an integral part of the Orange County community, helping advance civil rights efforts for decades.

CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett to leave the district in June

By Sophie Baglioni | February 4

After serving as the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools superintendent for more than four years, Nyah Hamlett announced on Wednesday afternoon ...

'Let's do it in front of the courthouse': The historical impact of the Peace and Justice Plaza

By Sarah Clements | February 4

In the early 1960s, community members and UNC students held protests at what is now the Peace and Justice Plaza.

'Everything we need right here': The rise and fall of Durham's Black Wall Street

By Laney Crawley | February 4

Once a utopia of Black wealth and prosperity, Durham's Black Wall Street was destroyed by urban renewal, displacing hundreds of families and businesses. ...

'The kids parted like the Red Sea': A look into Orange County Schools' desegregation process

By Defne Önal | February 4

Orange County Schools did not fully integrate until 1970, even though Black residents began advocating for integration after the 1954 Brown v. Board decision. ...