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Professors' association revamps efforts to remove UNC-Charlotte head of safety

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 11

Students and faculty at UNC-Charlotte are calling for the removal of Associate Vice Chancellor of Safety and Security John Bogdan due to allegations of ...

Northern Orange NAACP meeting interrupted by racist, anonymous Zoombombing

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 10

When the Northern Orange NAACP met over Zoom on July 26, someone quickly hijacked the event, an example of a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'Zoombombing.' ...

Here's what restaurants on Franklin Street are open for dine-in and takeout

By Emma Kenfield | August 9

Restaurants, coffee shops and bars on Franklin Street are slowly reopening, bringing some familiarity back to life as a UNC student. Here’s a list of ...

Reforms in the local criminal justice system aim to address racial disparities

By Audrey Selley | August 9

In the nation-wide fight for social justice and police reform, Orange County officials address racial disparities with updated policing and judicial policies. ...

Local farmers adjust and adapt sale models amid coronavirus pandemic

By Lilly Clark | August 9

With several farmers' markets closed due to the coronavirus, local farmers are developing new creative ways to sell their produce.

Column: I care about you. My neighbors do, too.

August 9

"So, Tar Heels, my challenge to you is this: prove them wrong. You have an opportunity to turn this semester into something extraordinary. You have a ...

More Orange County residents request mail-in ballots for November election

By Taylor Heeden | August 9

In North Carolina, registered voters can request a mail-in absentee ballot for the election with no excuse needed. The deadline to request a mail-in absentee ...

The Chapel Hill Town Council encourages civic engagement for UNC students

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 9

Chapel Hill Town Council members share information about the local government and how students can get more involved.

Orange County health director calls for UNC to go fully remote for at least five weeks

By Maddie Ellis and Sonia Rao | August 5

Orange County Health Department Director Quintana Stewart sent a letter to UNC officials on July 29 recommending the University limit on-campus housing ...

Cooper extends Phase 2 until Sept. 11 as UNC students move back to campus

By Sonia Rao | August 5

Gov. Roy Cooper extended Phase 2 of North Carolina's COVID-19 restrictions until Sept. 11, he announced in a Wednesday news briefing.

Cooper declares state of emergency in N.C. as Hurricane Isaias approaches coast

By Sonia Rao | July 31

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in a Friday news briefing as Hurricane Isaias is set to approach the state.

Chapel Hill Town Council Zoom Meeting 7/29/2020

'We want everyone to be safe': Chapel Hill Town Council discusses UNC's reopening plan

By Kayleigh Carpenter | July 30

At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community ...

'No end in sight': Franklin Street rides out a post-pandemic reality

By Hannah Lang | July 24

With steep rents, high property taxes and stiff competition among shops and restaurants, running a successful business on Franklin Street was difficult ...

Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order

By Taylor Heeden | July 22

If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University ...

Here's how these groups are distributing food to senior residents during COVID-19

By Elizabeth Egan | July 19

Food insecurity affects one in four low-income senior citizens in Orange County — and with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's become even more difficult for ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to open remotely this fall

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 19

“This is not a a decision I want to make,” Jim Causby, the district's interim superintendent, said. “There are two other options that I’d certainly ...

Column: We want to hear your thoughts on the switch to remote learning

By Niharika Vattikonda | July 19

We want to hear how you’ve been impacted by this shift to remote education — fill out our online survey to share your experiences.

Chapel Hill policing advisory committee talks racial equity, policing alternatives

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 15

At its July 14 virtual meeting, Chapel Hill's Community Policing Advisory Committee heard two presentations about clinically based policing alternatives ...

'A major step in the wrong direction': Carrboro Town Council talks student return to UNC

By Taylor Heeden | July 15

“Some mentioned it’s not our business in what UNC does, but you know what? It is,” Town Council member Sammy Slade said. “Students live in Carrboro. ...

'You think of giving up the business': Retailers recoup amid COVID-19, student absence

By Maris Ava Cruz | July 14

“We need the students to be back in the fall if at all possible," one retailer said. "We need the students back on campus and we need football to be ...