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Inter-Faith Council for Social Service awarded for efforts combating homelessness

By Noah Robert Houser | July 19

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service won the Community Impact Award at the 2021 Business Excellence Award ceremony, hosted by The Chamber For a ...

UNC graduate Oona Lewis hosts art exhibit to help victims of Nepali human trafficking

By Isabella Reilly | July 12

Oona Lewis, a UNC graduate, is hosting an art exhibit at Vecino Brewing Co. in Carrboro that will benefit victims of Nepali human trafficking.

Column: A first-year's guide to restaurants around Franklin Street

By Kelli Rainer and Noah Robert Houser | July 11

Moving to a new place is difficult, and finding good places to eat is even harder. To help first-years moving onto campus this fall, here is a list of ...

UNC students discuss events they look forward to in Chapel Hill and Carrboro this fall

By Trevor Moore | July 11

After over a year on hold, many annual events are set to return to Chapel Hill and Carrboro this fall. Here are just a few examples of the festivities ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi not seeking second term

By Trevor Moore | July 8

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi will not seek a second term in office, he announced.

Fire damages house on Kenan Street, four UNC students displaced from their home

By Kelli Rainer | July 8

A fire damaged nearly half of a home on Kenan Street the morning of Tuesday, July 6.

Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry, Vimala Rajendran run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Madison Ward | July 7

Three candidates have announced their run for Chapel Hill Town Council: Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry and Vimala Rajendran.

Chapel Hill Town Council approves plans to move forward with Aura development project

By Kelli Rainer | July 7

Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council voted 5-3 to move forward with plans to build the Aura development at Estes Drive, a mixed-use development with ...

Joal Broun appointed as Judicial District 15B court judge

By Fuller Moore | July 7

Joal Broun, a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member, has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to serve as the Judicial District 15B ...

The Carrboro Town Hall polling location opens on Election Day

Newcomer Nowell, incumbents Gist and Haven-O'Donnell join Carrboro Town Council race

By Noah Robert Houser | July 6

Newcomer Danny Nowell and incumbents Jacquelyn Gist and Randee Haven-O'Donnell have announced their runs for Carrboro Town Council ahead of the Nov. 2 ...

A guide to Fourth of July events in Chapel Hill

By Sarah Choi | July 1

We've compiled a list of ways to spend your 4th of July weekend in Chapel Hill. From playing with animals to watching firework shows to attending live ...

A walkthrough of the history of UNC and Chapel Hill

By Krista Nichols and Kelli Rainer | July 1

As the oldest public university in the nation, UNC — and the town that was created because of it — has a rich history that spans over two centuries. From ...

Chapel Hill Town Council establishes new regulations on short-term rentals

By Isabella Reilly | July 1

Chapel Hill Town Council released an ordinance that created rules for short-term rentals in light of concerns from community members.

The Library closes on Franklin Street to make room for national brand

By Emily Shih | June 27

The Library, a bar and club on Franklin Street, was denied a lease renewal and announced it will be closing after 18 years in order to make space for ...

Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee announces her bid for reelection

By Chloe Teachey | June 25

Carrboro Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Foushee announced her bid for reelection on June 12. She began her term in 2017 and spent the first ...

New Orange County Housing Director Corey Root hopes to normalize department's work

By Trevor Moore | June 24

Corey Root is the new director for the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department. "Corey is absolutely focused on trying to balance this ...

Carrboro's new Community Safety Task Force aims to offer policing alternatives

By Sarah Choi | June 21

The Town of Carrboro announced its plans to create a Community Safety Task Force, which will explore alternatives to public and community safety beyond ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses Juneteenth, racial equity, Aura development

By Kelli Rainer | June 17

The Chapel Hill Town Council proclaimed June 16, 2021, as Eugenia Floyd Day to honor the 2021 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, who teaches at Mary ...

'Hannah's Hope': Hillsborough gallery hosts art exhibit in honor of former OCS student

By Lily Chubb | June 16

The life and artwork of Hannah Gettes, a former Orange County Schools student, are honored through the "Hannah's Hope" exhibit.

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman announces her bid for reelection

By Kelli Rainer | June 14

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman is running for reelection after serving her first four-year term in the position.