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Carrboro hosts third annual Open Streets event

By Matt Lopez | April 10

There’s a climbing wall and face painting, a bike blender and a zumba class. People are walking and dancing, and all in the street!

Wi-Fi to go now an option from your local library

By Janna Childers | April 10

Orange County Public Library is trying to broaden internet access across the county. The new Wi-Fi to Go program, announced Friday, allows library card ...

The New Orleans Masquerade band plays at the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk in Carrboro

More than 300 residents join CROP Walk for local and global hunger relief

By Burhan Kadibhai | April 10

"Be Good. Do Good."

Charles Scott Day without the Charles Scott: Event planned without notifying him

By Benjamin Albano | April 7

This Saturday will mark the 50th anniversary of Charles Scott’s acceptance to UNC.

HB 2 has ‘Wicked’ repercussions across NC

By Jenni Ciesielski | April 7

Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz is no longer singing the praises of North Carolina.

County commissioners bring five topics to general assembly

By Lindsey Hoover | April 7

The Orange County Board of Commissioners came up with five topics to discuss with their legislators at the N.C. General Assembly short session on April ...

McCrory to raise issue of teacher salaries

By Kent McDonald | April 7

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory proposed raising the average teacher salary in the state to more than $50,000 on Tuesday.

Elliot (8), of Carrboro, breaks a board as one of the many activities at Carrboro Open Streets festival on Sunday April 10th, on Weaver St.

Open Streets returns to Carrboro

By Lauren Miller | April 7

Weaver Street in Carrboro will be closed off to traffic on Sunday to encourage residents to come out and get active.

Chapel Hill Transit looks into revamping bus stops

By Brooke Fisher | April 7

On any given day, hundreds of Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents rely on Chapel Hill Transit to get them to and from work, school and businesses.

Joaquin Carcano is a transgender UNC-Chapel Hill employee who is partking in a lawsuit against House Bill 2.

Transgender UNC-CH employee cast in case against HB2

By CJ Farris | April 6

Joaquín Carcaño is soft-spoken. But the 27-year-old from South Texas is not ashamed of his identity.

Stacey Yusko, the executive director of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels, speaks at a celebration event.

Meals on Wheels celebrates 40 years of service

By John Foulkes | April 6

Meals on Wheels held an event Wednesday to celebrate 40 years of community service in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Chapel Hill Town Council takes proactive approach to American Legion

By Brooke Fisher | April 6

The American Legion lot on Legion Road could become home to a luxury apartment complex.

Points for Pizza: App rewards students for staying off their phones in class

By Piper Anderson | April 6

If students put their phones away for long enough, they can earn Franklin Street discounts.

Cheers to 50 years of the NC Botanical Garden

By Ryan Salchert | April 5

When the North Carolina Botanical Garden celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 10, it will do so with pint glasses raised.

Giszelle is one of the co-founders of the Herban Garden.

Local project supports social movement

By Rebecca Ayers | April 5

Herban Garden is an organization founded by two UNC students aimed at informing youth about sustainability practices and food cultivation.

Chapel Hill makes moves to liven up street safety with colorful crosswalks

By Alexis Hinnant | April 5

In Chapel Hill, efforts to liven up street safety and visibility are beginning with the new addition of colorful crosswalks.

What did you do for the game last night?

By Alexis Hinnant | April 5

After arguably the most important game for UNC this year, staff writer Alexis Hinnant asked people in Chapel Hill: "What did you do for the game last ...

State legislators propose name change for Fayetteville State

By Zaynab Nasif | April 3

Fayetteville State University could face a name change by the state legislature.

No more discrimination cases in NC courts thanks to HB2

By Ryan Salchert | April 3

For victims of workplace discrimination, suing in state court is no longer an option under House Bill 2. Section 3.2 of the bill states that discrimination ...

Mandi and Jamie McMenamy celebrated the anniversary of Krave Kava Bar's opening on E. Main St. in Carrboro on Sat. April 2

Krave kava bar celebrates first anniversary

By Matt Lopez | April 3

After occupying its spot on Carrboro’s West Main Street for the past year, Krave has become much more than a bar.