Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation hires new assistant director

The Town of Chapel Hill has announced Atuya Cornwell as the incoming assistant director for their Parks and Recreation department. He brings nearly two ...

Record number of fans rush Franklin Street after Final Four win over Duke

“It is absolutely amazing to be a senior and be in this environment, this is what I’ve been waiting for,” UNC senior Diana Bangera said.

Gov. Roy Cooper proclaims North Carolina as the center of college basketball

In anticipation of the upcoming Final Four matchup between UNC and Duke, Cooper proclaimed North Carolina as "the center of the college basketball universe" ...

'Once-in-a-lifetime': UNC students stake out for spots to watch Final Four game

Like many other restaurants on Franklin Street, Sup Dogs made the decision to take reservations during the Final Four games on Saturday. Reservations ...

Here's how to watch the Final Four game in Chapel Hill and on campus

Though many restaurants and bars have already closed reservations for Saturday night, there are still several places in Chapel Hill where you can watch ...

Over 50 years later, federal government opens investigation on James Cates' murder

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation Wednesday morning into the 1970 murder of James Lewis Cates Jr.

'Full of ideas and passion': Extraordinary Ventures hires new CEO Lisa Kaylie

Prior to serving as executive director, Kaylie worked for two years on the Extraordinary Ventures board and has experience working for other nonprofit ...

Three community advocates honored with annual Pauli Murray Award

Established over three decades ago, the award honors the late Rev. Pauli Murray who served the community in pursuit of equality, justice and human rights. ...

Carrboro resident appointed to President Biden's Advisory Committee on the Arts

Carrboro resident Diane Robertson was appointed this month to the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts. She is the only appointee from North Carolina. ...

Newest report from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County identifies housing needs

The report, “Promoting Black Homeownership,'' presented findings on racial inequities in homeownership, recognized the racial wealth gap and offered ...

Orange and Durham Habitat for Humanity receive $9.5 million donations

Both the Orange County and Durham County branches of Habitat for Humanity received $5 million and $4.5 million, respectively, in a donation from author ...

Carrboro to host Open Streets in person for first time since start of pandemic

This year's Open Streets event will take place on April 3 from noon to 4 p.m. East and West Weaver Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate for ...

North Carolina's solar energy rank has recently fallen. Here's why:

Though historically a leader in solar energy, a combination of fewer solar panel installations and policy changes has caused North Carolina's rank to ...

Here are two programs offering financial assistance for renters, homeowners

“If we’re going to be a healthy, vibrant Orange County, then we have to make sure that our people have safe, secure housing and that their needs are ...

Carrboro celebrates Earth Hour, looks forward to environmental events in April

On Saturday, the Town of Carrboro celebrated Earth Hour — a one hour period where community members turned off their lights to encourage climate change ...

Nine Orange County incumbents running unopposed in May primary election

Cora Martin, a former staffer at the UNC Institute of Politics and field director for Jonah Garson’s N.C. House campaign, said the lack of competition ...

Turning over a new leaf: Fallen tree repurposed into Hillsborough art project

The project was developed by the Hillsborough Arts Council in partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission and local government representatives. ...

Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library hosts first "Big Book Sale" since COVID-19

From March 25 to 27, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted the Big Book Sale — an event where community members could purchase used books.  ...

Orange County Historical Museum to open Kids' Space on March 27