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Chapel Hill has not received applications for newly allowed housing after LUMO change

By Grace Whittemore | January 21

Following the town council's 5-3 vote in June to amend the Town's land use management ordinance, no applications have been received for the newly allowed ...

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Tin Cup Joe closes, owner points to infrastructure, housing

By Kathryn DeHart | January 21

Local coffee shop Tin Cup Joe closed its doors after nearly eight years of serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Owner Chris Jordan says infrastructure changes, ...

Carrboro High School teacher selected as Beginning Teacher of the Year finalist

By Sophie Baglioni | January 21

“I get to mentor these kids who care about something and want to change the world,” Samantha Shaw said. “What could be more beautiful than helping ...

OC BOCC approves affordable housing recommendations

By Makenzie Mills | January 21

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met and discussed housing and school capacity.

New Buc-ee’s location approved in Mebane, amid environmental concerns

By Maddie Policastro | January 16

The new Buc-ee's location approved for an exit of I-40/85 in Mebane would be the first location in North Carolina. But, the approval comes over the concerns ...

'Fully deserving of this award': Jun Gim selected as CHPD Officer of the Year

By Annika Duneja | January 16

Chapel Hill Police officials agree that Officer Jun Gim's selection as Officer of the Year makes complete sense. “No matter who it is, no matter ...

N.C. Supreme Court denies retrial for Black man facing death sentence from all-white jury

By Lola Oliverio | January 15

Russell William Tucker was not granted a new trial despite being sentenced to death by an all-white jury. The only dissenting justice in the case was ...

Residents call for release of hostages at pro-Israel rally in Chapel Hill

By Emmy Martin and Eliza Benbow | January 15

More than 100 community members attended a pro-Israel rally in downtown Chapel Hill to mark 100 days since Oct. 7 and call for the release of all hostages ...

News of Orange County and Mebane Enterprise to merge at end of January

By Huda Kamal | January 15

The merger between the two local papers — each primarily covering Mebane and Hillsborough — will finalize at the end of January.

'We are needed': Queer and trans carpenters start renovations company

By Tori Newby | January 15

“If it's not cis male dominated, it’s very women centered,” Greer Roberts, one of the founders of Splitgill Carpentry, said. “Which is cool, ...

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Homeowner insurance rate increase proposed, nearly double in some areas

By Sophie Baglioni | January 14

“It can be easy for people to try and ignore the affordable housing crisis if they're not experiencing it,” Stephanie Watkins-Cruz, the director of ...

State allowing pharmacists to enroll as Medicaid providers to expand contraception access

By Makenzie Mills | January 14

A lack of reimbursement created barriers for pharmacies to implement contraception prescription protocols. New, increased support from the state aims ...

Chapel Hill fire department selects Brian Dunagin as 2023 Firefighter of the Year

By Allie Sadoff | January 12

Brian Dunagin, fire captain for the Chapel Hill Fire Department, was recently honored as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year.

Chapel Hill to start construction on MLK Jr. Blvd., North Street intersection

By Sarah Clements | January 12

The project will include “squaring up” the intersection at the corners, as well as adding a traffic signal and marked crosswalks, Alex Carrasquillo, ...

Orange County Solid Waste cancels proposed waste facility after community concerns

By Lucy Marques | January 12

Over the last several months, concerns about a proposed waste project have grown. Residents near the proposed site met with county commissioners, created ...

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Orange County awards funding to eight local climate action projects

By Sarah Clements | January 10

The County selected Habitat for Humanity, Urban Sustainability Solutions, Inc., Hillsborough United Church of Christ, Binkley Baptist Church, EMPOWERment ...

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Carrboro Town Council receives finance report, discusses stormwater assistance

By Grace Whittemore | January 10

The council voted unanimously to have Town staff bring back a resolution on Feb. 6 with more information on the water and sewer boundary extension.

Town of Chapel Hill employees can now use employee ID for voting

By Makenzie Mills | January 9

Out of the approved institutions, employees in the towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough can now use their employee IDs as a valid form of voter ID.

Carrboro Town Council to hold special election to fill vacant seat

By Grace Whittemore | January 9

After winning Carrboro's mayoral election in November, Barbara Foushee's now vacant council seat will be filled by a special election on Nov. 5, 2024. ...

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New Carrboro Finance Director Bret Greene assumes role

By Sophie Baglioni | January 9

In his new role, Greene supervises financial operations and reporting of all municipal funds, such as the Town's budget, audit and debt management.