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Parents, community members react to rising school supplies costs

By Lauren Zola | August 26

Carrboro Elementary Parent Teacher Association collects donations for school supplies to support parents and students.

New medical debt relief incentive program to level disparities in North Carolina

By Sophie Baglioni | August 25

North Carolina has the 4th highest percentage of medical debt in the country. According to 2022 data from the Urban Institute, 20 percent of North Carolina ...

CHCCS to correct $5 million budget deficit with personnel cuts

By Kathryn DeHart | August 23

The second tier of the plan eliminates 24 full-time central office and support jobs. Of the 24 eliminated jobs, 13 of the positions were vacant, according ...

Down-ballot candidates in North Carolina fundraise, attract individual donors

By Lauren Zola | August 21

But, money is only one factor in determining the outcome of an election, UNC political science professor Marc Hetherington said.

'They're for everybody': Chapel Hill installs AEDs in community parks

By Sarah Lewisohn | August 21

In sudden cardiac arrest, the two most important things that need to occur for survival are early hands-only CPR and the use of an AED, EMS Division Chief ...

'She's fearless': Nine-year-old Chapel Hill dancer inspired by moment with Taylor Swift

By Lucy Marques and Kathryn DeHart | August 21

Lucia's dream of dancing professionally means being the star of the show, not backup. Her dance teacher Summer Disher said it’s crucial for young girls ...

Businesses, state organizations work together to prepare for natural disasters

By Maddie Policastro | August 20

The Chief of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management helps coordinate initiatives to mitigate damages as a result ...

'We're on the right track': Orange County sees increase in tourism, visitor spending

By Lola Oliverio | August 20

"We’re seeing them bring their friends and family here. We’re seeing them interested in everything we have to offer," says Laurie Paolicelli on Orange ...

Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 50-year anniversary, embraces role of transit in development

By Makenzie Mills | August 20

The second largest transit industry in North Carolina, Chapel Hill Transit has offered fare-free rides since 2002 to millions of riders per year.

Rosemary Street Parking Deck on track to open later this month

By McKenzie Bulris | August 20

The new parking deck houses approximately 1100 parking spots, The Town of Chapel Hill’s Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo said.

'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ...

Playa Bowls opens on Franklin Street in convenient location for students

By Aiden Hall | August 19

Playa Bowls’ menu offers a variety of bases for their bowls, as well as smoothies and fresh juices. This location is especially unique because ...

What's next? Political leaders discuss Gov. Cooper's future following VP bid exit

By Audrey Kashatus | August 19

Some Democratic political leaders told The Daily Tar Heel that one of the most speculated next steps for Cooper is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. ...

Federal Judge rules in lawsuit challenging constitutionality of NC S.B. 20

By Sarah Clements | August 19

Alongside the provisions struck down and upheld by Chief District Judge Catherine Eagles in July, S.B. 20 includes a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of ...

Gov. Cooper expands contraception access, Medicaid to cover Opill

By Defne Önal | August 18

The patch, the pill and other birth control methods covered by NC Medicaid require counseling that is time-consuming, costly and not covered by Medicaid. ...

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Orange County school board approves federal funding application, discusses budget

By Sarah Clements | August 6

The application allocates $1.7 million to find the district’s pre-k program, a math website for parents to utilize as a communication resource and the ...

DEQ proposes agreement to cap coal ash at Chapel Hill Police Department site

By Lola Oliverio | July 28

In early July, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality released a draft Brownfields agreement to clean up the coal ash present at 828 Martin ...

CHCCS Board of Education discusses alternate options for bond referendum project

By Lola Oliverio | July 22

On July 18, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District BOE met to discuss another option for the use of the funds allocated by the proposed bond referendum, ...

GoTriangle to reinstate bus fares beginning Aug. 1

By Aiden Hall | July 21

After over four years of running fare free, GoTriangle will resume collecting bus fares on Aug. 1.

Proposed N.C. bills target predatory towing, excessive fees

By Quinn Groves | July 17

House Bill 1024, Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform, would establish the Towing and Recovery Commission. The commission would regulate towing businesses ...