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Assembly of Governments discusses new Orange County transportation initiatives

By Katie MacKinnon | January 27

At its meeting Tuesday, the Orange County Assembly of Governments discussed expanding the Mobility on Demand project, which provides low cost, door-to-door ...

Chapel Hill storm drain mural project aims to highlight waterways under threat

By Grant Alexander | January 26

Nearly all of Chapel Hill storm drains empty into the Jordan Lake Watershed, which provides drinking water for nearly 700,000 people.

'Letters from Red Farm': Elizabeth Emerson sheds light on Helen Keller's life

By Sarah Choi | January 26

Chapel Hill author Elizabeth Emerson published a book on Helen Keller's friendship with her great-great-grandfather, Joseph Edgar Chamberlin.

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In first Transportation Talk, local leaders discuss bike-friendly infrastructure

By Adaliene Andsager | January 26

In the first-ever community Transportation Talk, leaders from the University, the Town of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Transit, Go Chapel Hill and the Town ...

Bicyclist injured in Franklin Street crash sustains life-threatening injuries

By Susie Webb | January 26

The extent of the biker‘s injuries are unknown. The individial was taken to UNC Hospital following the incident, according to a statement from Chapel ...

Driver charged in car crash at Northside Elementary playground

By Lauren McCarthy | January 26

The driver of the vehicle and two children who were on the playground were transported to UNC Hospitals. One additional child was treated at the scene ...

Four to 144 pages: South Asian Saathee magazine highlights community over 20 years

By Caroline Wills | January 25

“(Saathee is) not just a business,” Samir Shukla, the editor of Saathee, said. “It brings everyone together.” The magazine has highlighted South ...

'Really hope that this is not our last celebration': Forty-nine years of Roe v. Wade

By Emily Schmidt | January 25

As of now, abortions before fetal viability are legal in North Carolina. However, various other barriers — including the procedure’s cost, travel, ...

Triangle Restaurant Week returns as industry faces pandemic-related setbacks

By Jenna Rupp | January 24

Triangle Restaurant Week, a celebration of culinary excellence set to premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding restaurants, will return to ...

'Many of these are the forgotten folks': State budget gives bonuses to NC direct care workers

By Harrison Gummel | January 24

The state allocated $133 million for these bonuses, with a maximum bonus amount of $2,000 per worker.

'Truly a force of nature': Martha Brunstein, friend of the public library, dies at 86

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 24

Former Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library President Martha Brunstein, 86, died on Dec. 26. The library and other Friends members honored her legacy ...

Durham entrepreneur Alvin Howard fights cruelty, shame with Good Steward Apparel

By Samuel Long | January 23

Al Howard said the clothes his business sells are about stewardship, which he defined as "the rent we pay to take up space in this world.” “Growing ...

The Carrboro Police Department is pictured on January 15, 2018.

Carrboro Town Council approves police salary raise

By Waverly McIver | January 23

Chris Atack, Chief of Police in Carrboro, said that the department has experienced consistent issues with turnover, recruitment and retention, especially ...

'That little bit can be a lifeline': Local businesses receive ReVive Recovery Grants

By Ethan E. Horton | January 23

More than 70 percent of the grant recipients were women-owned enterprises, and 44 percent were owned by people of color.

NC hospitals face severe blood shortage, call for donors

By Ian Walniuk | January 23

Hospitals across North Carolina are facing a severe shortage of blood donors, primarily due to COVID-19 related issues. "... To have a substantial ...

Chapel Hill has a growing pickleball scene, but some courts are in disrepair

By Jenna Rupp | January 21

Over 100 people are playing pickleball in Chapel Hill every day, according to the Chapel Hill Pickleball website.

Durham nonprofit Book Harvest holds annual MLK day book drive

By Avery Baker | January 21

Durham-based non-profit Book Harvest held their 11th annual Dream Big Book Drive in Durham Central Park to provide books to children in need. The book ...