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Average rent price in Chapel Hill has gone up 16 percent from last year

By Austin Blake | November 30

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents respond to the raised rates amid concerns.

A deep dive into the pandemic-related bus shortages that plagued Orange County this year

By Harrison Gummel | November 29

Throughout the 2021 fall semester, Chapel Hill Transit and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) have struggled to address shortages in the number ...

Franklin Street businesses bounce back after pandemic-related setbacks

By Ethan E. Horton | November 29

After staffing and supply chain issues that persisted once the pandemic began in spring 2020, businesses in downtown Chapel Hill are now bouncing back. ...

Dontae Sharpe granted pardon of innocence from the governor

By Meagan Bergstrom | November 29

“A pardon of innocence is a formal recognition that the person is actually innocent and therefore their conviction and their incarceration was wrongful," ...

What has happened with the Greene Tract this year?

By Emmy Martin | November 29

After three decades of discussion on the Greene Tract, this year's debates have centered around how the land will be used, but the debate over the future ...

Editorial: 2021 showed progress is possible in Orange County

By Editorial Board | November 29

"Those coming and those leaving the local political scene, the developments that will become destinations of our towns and most importantly the long struggle ...

Phone scam targeting registered sex offenders with fake warnings in Orange County

By Ian Walniuk | November 29

A phone scam in Orange County has been targeting registered sex offenders, prompting the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to warn the community about ...

Third individual charged in Nov. 26 shooting incident at Southpoint

By Guillermo Molero and Susie Webb | November 26

Romeo Pride, a Durham resident, was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying ...

From races to retail, here's a look at Thanksgiving events in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Katie MacKinnon | November 23

With Thanksgiving approaching, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are preparing for annual events and schedule changes. The Cardinal Track Club is hosting the annual ...

Orange County Public Library will no longer enforce fines for late returns

By Waverly McIver | November 23

The Orange County Board of Commissioners announced the library would be going fine-free in their business meeting on Nov. 16, and the practice went into ...

Gov. Cooper signs comprehensive budget after three year stalemate

By Emmy Martin | November 22

On Nov. 18, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state budget into law for the first time since he took office in 2017.

N.C. House Rep. Graig Meyer announces campaign for state senate seat

By Sarah Choi | November 22

Meyer is vying to win the seat to represent State Senate District 23, which will be made up of Orange, Caswell and Person counties after redistricting. ...

OC Commissioners and Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously pass Greene Tract resolution

By Ian Walniuk , Waverly McIver and Sophie Teague | November 22

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners and the Chapel Hill Town Council both passed a resolution last week that will permit the development of ...

'Built on love:" Rise Biscuits to open new location in Chapel Hill

By Ethan E. Horton | November 21

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, a Triangle-founded biscuit and donut chain, is opening its first Chapel Hill location in March.

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Chapel Hill Town Council approves over $660,000 to fund affordable housing projects

By Caroline Wills | November 19

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted to approve over $660,000 in funding for affordable housing development at its Nov. 17 meeting.

Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo comes to Chapel Hill this Sunday

By Christian Ciocoiu | November 17

Numerous food vendors will gather in Chapel Hill on Sunday, Nov. 21 for the Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo.

N.C. Central launches new initiative to increase number of Black male educators

By Jenna Rupp | November 17

North Carolina Central University launched the Marathon Teaching Institute (MTI), whose mission is to recruit, retain and mentor African American males ...

N.C. Forest Service offers discount on tree seedling orders for military members

By Ethan E. Horton | November 16

The North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 25 percent discount on tree seedling orders for military personnel throughout November to honor their ...

N.C. facing allegations of partisan gerrymandering in new maps

By David Richman | November 16

Republican leaders in the N.C. General Assembly have faced allegations of partisan gerrymandering and criticism of the new “race-blind” map drawing ...

The Carrboro Town Council creates bike share program

By Graham Hill | November 16

Following a presentation by Carrboro Transportation Director Zachary Hallock, the council unanimously approved a request for proposal for the project. ...