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HB2 replica bills spread to other states legislatures

By Jared Weber | January 18

Since House Bill 2 was pushed through North Carolina’s state legislature last March, it has lost the state millions of dollars in business.

Officer S. Dixon wears a body camera on his left shoulder in the Pit on Wednesday August 24th.

Carrboro to decide future of town's police body camera policy

By Hannah Wall | January 18

Police, cameras, action! On Jan. 10, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen met to discuss the updates on a new policy regarding the implementation of police ...

The NU departs from the Student Stores stop.

Chapel Hill looks to replace aging buses with newer models

By JP Gemborys | January 18

The town of Chapel Hill is moving forward in updating its aging fleet of Carolina blue transit buses.

Board of Aldermen discussed parking, transit at Tuesday's meeting

By Erik Beene | January 18

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss parking and transit plans.

Local Chapel Hill/Carrboro youth lead the march from Peace and Justice Plaza to First Baptist Church during Monday's MLK Jr Day Celebration.

Local NAACP hosts rally for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Lidia Davis | January 17

Chapel Hill resident CJ Suitt read “Chapel Hill,” a poem he wrote about his personal experiences growing up in Chapel Hill and the injustices he’s ...

Max is a young entrepreneur who has launched an app called Jobalo by his junior year in high school. He is also an intern at Team Wealth Investments.

East Chapel Hill junior creates app to help students score jobs

By Ismail Conze | January 17

Most high school students work fast-food or retail jobs, but East Chapel Hill High School junior Max Alway-Townsend has different plans.

Man arrested after Saturday night stabbing near Old Chicago

By From staff and wire reports | January 15

A man was transported to UNC Hospitals in serious condition following an altercation near Old Chicago Saturday night.

Local artists design colorful crosswalks to improve safety in town

By Lauren Talley | January 13

New colorful crosswalks designed by local artists are coming to five locations in Chapel Hill — hoping to increase pedestrian visibility.

Motions hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 in Craig Hicks trial

By Jane Little | January 13

At Thursday's hearing in Craig Stephen Hicks' death penalty case, Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson scheduled a motions hearing for Jan 31.

Once open, Might As Well Bar & Grill will offer inexpensive weekly deals on food and drinks and a lively ambiance for students.

Might as Well Bar and Grill aims to open on West Franklin this month

By Olivia Schaber | January 12

Might as Well Bar and Grill – a popular spot for college students in Wilmington – is opening a new location on West Franklin St. The restaurant and ...

Closures on Franklin Street due to seasonal business cycle

By Meghana Srikrishna | January 12

The start of a new semester usually means that Franklin Street is bustling with activity: businesses with doors wide open, students roaming the street ...

North Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Party in Raleigh. Cooper officially was announced the winner on Dec. 5.

With Republican majorities, Cooper enters tense political landscape

By Sam Killenberg | January 11

After four years of Republican control of the legislature and the governor’s mansion, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was inaugurated and remains at odds ...

Special elections, redistricting uncertain after U.S. Supreme Court order

By Ana Irizarry | January 11

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay to halt North Carolina’s special elections later this year, surprising N.C. legislators just before their session ...

Professor Andrew Reynolds wrote an op-ed that says North Carolina is not a fully functioning democracy.

Q&A with professor Andrew Reynolds, author of op-ed on North Carolina's democratic status

By Corey Risinger | January 11

In late December, UNC political science professor Andrew Reynolds wrote that North Carolina is no longer considered a highly functioning democracy.

Part of NC House Bill 17 still on hold

By Carina McDermed | January 11

A hearing to discuss the constitutionality of a part of a law affecting educational authority in North Carolina has been delayed upon a request from state ...

Jeff Lee, owner and beekeeper of Lee's Bees, removes a tray of bees from their hive.

Hillsborough abuzz after being named 35th Bee City USA

By Erin Kolstad | January 11

Hillsborough will soon be the bee’s knees.

A left turning traffic light was installed at the intersection of Raleigh Street and East Franklin Street.

New turning light installed at intersection of Franklin and Raleigh streets

By Lauren Talley | January 11

Chapel Hill residents can expect less traffic at the intersection of East Franklin and Raleigh streets now that a new left turn signal is lit.

NC special elections temporarily halted by US Supreme Court

By Sam Killenberg and Ana Irizarry | January 10

North Carolina’s legislative redistricting and special elections in November are temporarily on hold — after the U.S.

McCrory challenges redistricting rulings in final days in office

By Corey Risinger | December 30

As North Carolina Governor-elect Roy Cooper prepares for his first day in office, Gov. Pat McCrory has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Supreme ...

NC judge temporarily blocks changes to public school oversight

By Corey Risinger | December 30

A superior court judge temporarily blocked the implementation of an N.C. law which transfers power away from the State Board of Education and governor ...