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McCrory policy seeks to boost NC exports and jobs

By CJ Farris | September 28

North Carolina’s foreign-trade zone 214 — a free trade area technically outside U.S. Customs territory — was approved for expansion last week to ...

In bid for tranparency, Chapel Hill launches open data project

By Jordan Wilkie | September 28

The Town of Chapel Hill has joined Raleigh, Durham and Cary in a national trend of posting the city government’s information on a user-friendly website. ...

Bergen Watterson discusses traffic calming efforts on Blue Ridge Road in Carrboro at the Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed traffic calming measures at Tuesday's meeting

By Sara Kiley Watson | September 28

The Carrboro Board of Alderman unanimously passed a resolution at Tuesday's meeting to begin stage two traffic calming measures in the Blue Ridge Road ...

This mural of bumblebees, located on an outer wall of the Carrboro Fire Department, was painted by Matthew Wiley in an effort to paint 50,000 bees on murals throughout the world.

Carrboro abuzz over new bee mural on fire station

By Ismail Conze | September 26

Carrboro’s Fire Station 1 is getting a fresh coat of paint, courtesy of The Good of the Hive Initiative.

N.C. Supreme Court faces unexpected election

By Kelsey Mason | September 26

With a seat up for grabs in the North Carolina Supreme Court, constituents will decide in November if the makeup will remain a 4-3 split in favor of Republicans, ...

Candidates for governor, senator respond to events in Charlotte

By Jessica Baucom | September 26

Policy analysts agree state elections in November will likely be unaffected by the death of Keith Scott despite protests in Charlotte last week due to ...

Chapel Hill plans first all-inclusive, accessible playground

By Elle Kehres | September 26

Chapel Hill has nine playgrounds, but the town is in the process of planning a new playground that's accessible for all children — especially those ...

Chapel Hill participated in North Carolina's 32nd annual Pridefest Weekend.

Many flags fly over Chapel Hill during NC Pride 2016

By Lidia Davis | September 26

Chapel Hill sported a little more than its usual powder blue this week. Rainbow and other flags of various colors could be seen hanging above Franklin ...

Gloria Steinem spoke in Carrboro to campaign for Hilary Clinton.

Feminist author, activist Gloria Steinem talks elections and used cars

By Olivia Ross | September 26

Gloria Steinem, feminist author and activist, visited the North Carolina Coordinated Campaign Office of Orange County in Carrboro on Saturday as part ...

Natalie the pit bull enjoys PrideFest at Duke University this weekend.

Pups show pride alongside humans at NC Pride

By JP Gemborys and Karyn Hladik-Brown | September 26

Natalie, a portly white pit bull, waddled over the grass of Duke University’s verdant East Campus Saturday in a pair of purple satin pixie wings. Her ...

Mural artist Michael Brown (far left) and Carrboro Elementary School teacher Deb Cox (far right) help unveil a replica of the mural at the dedication ceremony in the Carrboro Town Commons on Saturday.

Mural showcases elementary school art; revealed in dedication ceremony Saturday

By Rosie Loughran | September 26

A dedication ceremony for a new mural showcasing the art of Carrboro elementary school students was held Saturday at the Carrboro Town Commons.

Carrboro celebrates with 19th annual music festival

By Samantha Scott | September 23

This weekend, thousands will gather in Carrboro for the town’s 19th annual music festival showcasing more than 200 different local artists in 29 different ...

A sinkhole formed on Pritchard Avenue last night. Photo courtesy of Alicia Richards.

Ford Explorer partially sunk in Pritchard Avenue sinkhole

By Jane Little | September 23

A sinkhole opened up on Pritchard Avenue early Thursday morning.

All Up In Your Business for Sept. 22, 2016

By Lydia Tolley | September 22

CHICLE Language Institute will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location in Chapel Hill today.

Carrboro launches oral history project from longtime residents

By Lauren Talley | September 21

The town of Carrboro recently launched the Carrboro Oral History Project — a compilation of oral histories from longtime residents of the town.

Tina Moon, the Carrboro planning administrator, presented proposed changes to the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance at the Carrboro Board of Alderman meeting on Tuesday of 2016.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss a proposed amendment to keep downtown buildings short

By Janna Childers | September 21

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed a proposed amendment to the Land Use Ordinance at their meeting Tuesday.

Gas pumps are covered with plastic bags at Run In Jim's gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. This is a common sight at many gas stations in Chapel Hill.

'Thank you for calling, we have no gas'

By Lindsey Hoover | September 21

Many gas stations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro were completely out of gasoline as of Tuesday morning, but some are expecting deliveries within the next ...