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Carrboro selects Buncombe County's Lamar Joyner as new town clerk

By Fiona Wong | April 7

Lamar Joyner, who previously worked as a clerk for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and as the deputy director for Forsyth County’s Board ...

Triangle area sees record-high estimated tree pollen levels

By Jessica Hudnut | April 4

Monday's pollen count of 16,284 grains exceeded the previous record of 10,995 grains on April 6, 2010. With a recorded 11,340 grains, Wednesday currently ...

New Spanish tapas bar Próximo to fill empty Franklin Street space, open date unclear

By Sophie Baglioni | April 2

The tapas and wine bar will take the place of Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe at 173 E. Franklin St. to create a lively gathering space with traditional and modern ...

East Chapel Hill High students lead music lessons, create community for middle schoolers

By Makenzie Mills | April 2

Middle school students are paired with high schoolers to refine and learn skills.

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Orange High School's winter percussion ensemble wins first place in regional championship

By Reyna Drake | April 1

The championship included 28 schools from across North Carolina, and contestants were scored based on performance, music and artistry.

New açaí shop set to open this summer in downtown Chapel Hill

By Jessica Hudnut | April 1

The New Jersey-based shop’s menu will include smoothies, juices and bowls with a variety of bases including açaí, pitaya, coconut, mango, oatmeal ...

UNC naval armory added to national historic register, making demolition less likely

By Lana Maizel and Kristin Kharrat | April 1

Over a decade ago UNC's naval armory was facing plans for demolition, today UNC faculty and staff celebrate its addition to the national historic register. ...

Carrboro High School athletic trainer honored by state Athletic Directors Association

By Sarah Clements | April 1

“My favorite part is always just getting to interact with the community, parents, kids on a daily basis — not one day looks the same," Carrboro High ...

CDC outlines new COVID-19 regulations, no longer requires five-day quarantine

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 26

The CDC recommends returning to normal activities if fever has not been present without the help of fever-reducing medication and symptoms have ...

Chapel Hill Fire Department acquires two new trucks for stations 2 and 3

By Fiona Wong | March 26

Fire chief Jay Mebane said the new trucks cost $600,000 and $710,000, respectively. He said technology has changed a lot, and to continue to meet national ...

Lumos provides broadband internet service to 1,500 homes, businesses in Orange County

By Sierra President | March 26

Derek Kelly, vice president of market development for Lumos, said Lumos’ main focus has been on the northern part of the county, where the majority ...

Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

By Caroline Horne | March 26

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Report shows N.C. rail's growing popularity, emphasizes economic growth from trains

By Allie Sadoff | March 25

North Carolina's 3,400-mile rail system generates more than $20 billion annual statewide economic input and supports 88,000 jobs. The state houses more ...

Carrboro Police Department hires new social worker, emphasizes diversion program

By Sarah Lewisohn | March 25

Monrita Hughes has previously worked at the Department of Health and Human Services in Granville County, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency ...

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'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 25

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

Biden budget recommends $138 million for Chapel Hill's North-South Bus Rapid Transit project

By Sarah Clements | March 25

If the project is featured in the next congressional budget, construction could start as early as 2026 and be completed by 2029.

Orange County celebrates Creek Week 2024 with water-themed events

By Libby Wakefield | March 24

“Our bodies are 70 percent water, right?" Sammy Bauer, a stormwater educator for the Chapel Hill Public Works Department, said. "If you live, ...

Federal funding allocated to strengthen minority and women-led N.C. businesses

By Sophie Baglioni | March 21

10 women-led and minority-led capital firms in North Carolina were granted funding to invest into underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Carrboro Town Council reviews initial plans for long-term rail line redevelopment

March 20

The rail line is currently used to transport coal used for energy production for the University at its cogeneration plant. As the University transitions ...

OCS Board of Education discusses improvement projects, after-school program

By Sarah Clements | March 20

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on March 18 to discuss its Bond and Capital Project Recommendations, plans for the after-school program ...