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Chapel Hill Town Council discusses two proposed developments

By Victoria Yang | January 20

The Council heard a presentation from developers on a potential residential and retail project at 200 S. Elliott Rd. Also, architect Dan Jewell presented ...

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N.C. Attorney General joins RealPage lawsuit, tackling rent inflation across the state

By Taylor Motley | January 20

The lawsuit accuses six corporate landlords and a software company of illegally raising rent prices.

N.C. DEQ hosts public hearing on UNC's application for fuel pellets at cogeneration plant

By Lauren Zola | January 20

According to the University’s webpage, the pellets are created from pre-consumer paper and plastic scraps that would contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

A guide to the ongoing N.C. Supreme Court election dispute

By Sarah Smiley | January 20

Jefferson Griffin filed a protest against the election, alleging that more than 60,000 votes should be discounted.

Some North Carolinians are drinking raw milk despite the health and safety risks

By Defne Önal | January 20

A national increase in bird flu cases, which can be transmitted to cattle, has raised concerns about raw milk consumption.

'Damage beyond a dollar cost': CHCCS PowerSchool data breach

By Kristin Kharrat | January 19

Parents and officials discuss the PowerSchool data breach: what happened, how it happened and how the platform plans to solve it.

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New Zaxbys location to open on Franklin Street

By Isaac Carter | January 15

The fried chicken chain is set to open a new location on 127 East Franklin Street between Blue Horn Lounge and Cold Stone Creamery.

Chapel Hill bars reflect on Dry January, the month-long sobriety challenge

By Makenzie Mills | January 15

Owners and managers at Pantana Bob's, Dead Mule Club and Carolina Brewery have seen an increased interest in nonalcoholic options as Dry January progresses. ...

Orange County Board of Education introduces academic calendar, discusses attendance

By Sarah Clements | January 15

The Board of Education received a data presentation showing that out-of-school suspensions and disciplinary referrals decreased for multiple student demographic ...

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Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Partnership unveil virtual historical tour

By Victoria Yang | January 15

With the goal to make the diverse history of Chapel Hill more accessible, the Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership recently ...

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Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee opens grant cycle to support local programs

By Brantley Aycock | January 13

Orange County will receive more than $12.7 million in funding to support the efforts of local businesses and programs toward opioid prevention, treatment, ...

UNC Hospitals experiment with AI, work to integrate new technology in health care

By Sarah Clements | January 13

As artificial intelligence begins to be implemented at UNC Hospitals, university leaders share the benefits and potential drawbacks of its use.

Column: Carrboro vs. Duke Energy sets an important precedent for the climate change battle

By Maggie Mead | January 13

"This lawsuit is therefore extremely important in establishing a framework for legal action against the biggest perpetrators of climate change, placing ...

Town of Chapel Hill begins planning a new flexible downtown space

By Lauren Zola | January 12

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson said she does not think the downtown project will negatively affect parking because of the 125 East Rosemary Street parking ...

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Carrboro creates new office of sustainability, to work with race and equity department

By Victoria Yang | January 12

“Carrboro is an incredibly progressive, innovative town that cares deeply about sustainability, about race, equity,” Amy Armbruster, Carrboro's chief ...

'Real loss for the community': Looking back on Orange County Living Wage's impact

By Sheridan Barry | January 8

Orange County Living Wage's advocacy over 10 years helped 8,500 employees receive a living wage while the state's minimum wage remained the same.

A guide to CHCCS' snow day decision-making

By Isaac Carter | January 8

"There’s no one-size-fits-all answer in terms of what causes or constitutes a snow day," CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks said.

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Carrboro Planning Director Trish McGuire retires after 30 years of service

By Taylor Motley | January 7

“Planning, fundamentally, is committed to making sure that it is participatory and it’s represented in a participatory way,” McGuire said. “We ...

N.C. Supreme Court prevents state elections board from certifying Allison Riggs as winner

By Sophie Baglioni and Sarah Smiley | January 7

The N.C. Supreme Court issued an order on Tuesday morning prohibiting the North Carolina State Board of Elections from certifying Democratic Incumbent ...

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ArtsCenter exhibition celebrates 52 years of Steven Ray Miller’s lifelike paintings

By Ashley Burnette | January 7

Local artist Steven Ray Miller's work is on display in the ArtsCenter in Carrboro until Jan. 21.