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New program seeks to address North Carolina’s lack of teachers of color

By Harrison Gummel | February 3

“This is a program, a concept, a dream, if you will, that is trying to address educational equity in a very specific and deliberate way,” DREAM Project ...

N.C. Commission for Public Health votes against COVID-19 vaccine mandate proposal

By Ian Walniuk | February 3

The North Carolina Commission for Public Health on Wednesday unanimously voted against a proposal that would make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for students ...

Orange County considers regulating protests, building new mental health facility

By Caroline Wills | February 3

At the board's Feb. 1 meeting, Chairperson Renee Price said several commissioners have been contacted by members of the school board and the general public ...

Bicyclist hurt in Franklin Street crash dies, family announces

By Lauren McCarthy | February 3

The resident, identified as Nicholas Watson, was injured eight days ago and has been hospitalized since the crash, which occurred between Roberson Street ...

Carolina Theatre reflects on its history for 96th anniversary

By Avery Baker | February 3

“The Carolina Theatre is a beacon for the arts in downtown Durham,” Hill said. “We are a home for local artists, a much-loved stop for national ...

Solar panels sit at the solar farm on White Cross Road in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Duke Energy solar energy plan sparks concerns among some activists

By Waverly McIver | February 2

A recent agreement by Duke Energy and other organizations to encourage private solar power ownership in North Carolina has caused concern among climate ...

The PITCH features a new coffee shop, offering a space for student-run businesses.

By Sarah Choi | February 2

Founded by three UNC juniors, Blue House Cafe held its official launch on Monday. It is located at The PITCH space on West Franklin Street.

Orange County Schools vote against banning three books following complaints

By Ian Walniuk | February 1

The Orange County Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to keep three books — which focus on themes including racism, segregation and gender identity ...

Buena Vibra restaurant and bar to open in Chapel Hill

By Samuel Long | February 1

Buena Vibra, a restaurant and bar specializing in Caribbean cuisine, is set to open next week on East Rosemary Street. Its owners say the restaurant is ...

Chapel Hill community expresses concerns about traffic safety after recent accidents

By David Richman | February 1

“People have been sounding the alarm for things like Estes Drive and the intersection of Estes and MLK for a long time,” N.C. House candidate Jonah ...

NCDHHS announces plan to provide job access for individuals with disabilities

By Ian Walniuk | February 1

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities find work and be integrated ...

Orange County judges enact bail reform policy regarding wealth-based detentions

By Harrison Gummel | January 31

“I think this is a step in the right direction, but I would have to say that we still have a ways to go,” Price said. “Racism, discrimination and ...

Chapel Hill to implement racial equity plan, give town employees raise

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 31

The refined OneOrange Countywide Racial Equity Plan was developed to uncover and address biases within Orange County institutions to ensure that race ...

Orange County Health Department to distribute free N95 masks

By Lauren McCarthy | January 31

Orange County Health Department will distribute free N95 masks to the public starting Jan. 31.

Railcare Health provides free, mobile health care for underserved communities

By Caroline Wills | January 30

Railcare Health is a nonprofit organization that operates mobile health clinics in shuttle buses, providing free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, primary ...

'Not all who wander are lost': Local artist featured in Eno Mill Gallery

By Christian Ciocoiu | January 30

In January, the Eno Mill Gallery featured local artist Austin Cathey's work in an exhibition titled "Not all those who wander are lost."

"What's your flavor?": Orange County to feature heritage cooking exhibit

By Sarah Choi | January 30

Courtney Smith, exhibits and programs coordinator for the Orange County Historical Museum, said heritage cooking is a twenty-first-century idea about ...

New Ackland exhibition featuring African metal arts opens this Friday

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 30

The museum is planning many public events and programs in relation to the exhibit ranging from hands-on art-making events to metalworking demonstrations ...

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate CJ Suitt seeks to uplift other artists

By Katie MacKinnon | January 30

“CJ’s poetry has always been profoundly beautiful, and all I really ever really had to do was hand him a mic and get out of the way,” Suitt's ...

Orange County leaders present long-term COVID-19 recovery plan

By Samuel Long | January 27

Local leadership met to discuss COVID-19 recovery plans in a joint government meeting Tuesday.