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Nonreligious church opens in Triangle

By Kerry Lengyel | January 8

The Sunday Assembly, a godless congregation that celebrates life, will hold its first meeting in Chapel Hill on Sunday at the Hargraves Community Center. ...

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, is hoping to raise $50,000 by Feb. 15 with a Kickstarter fundraiser to upgrade its film projection system.

Varsity Theatre campaigns to stay open through digital changeover

By Parth Shah | January 8

Bobby Funk’s memories from the Varsity Theatre include much more than the iconic movie scenes that have flickered across the screen at the Chapel Hill ...

Area artists played at Local 506 to raise money for UNC Lineberger Cancer Center

By Paige Hopkins | January 8

Wednesday night, hip-hop helped saved lives.

After a few temporary spaces and lots of construction, KidZu Children's Museum will be settling into its new home at University Mall on Friday, Jan. 16.

Kidzu Children's Museum to open permanent University Mall location

By Graves Ganzert | January 7

The echoes of children laughing and learning once heard in University Square will now live on in University Mall.

Jamie Murray, owner of Sunset Farms, weighs potatoes at the Carrboro Farmer's Market on Saturday. The farm has been at the market since 1983.

Carrboro Farmers' Market sees perennial support

By Jasmin Singh | January 6

For long-time shopper Kelly Clark, becoming a Carrboro Farmers’ Market perennial was an easy decision.

Chapel Hill bike safety efforts recognized

By Zoe Schaver | January 6

Efforts from the Go Triangle Regional Partnership project to encourage Chapel Hill residents to use alternative transportation have reduced daily commute ...

Chapel Hill police seek help finding missing 20-year-old

By From staff and wire reports | December 10

Chapel Hill Police are asking for help in finding a 20-year-old who they say hasn't been heard from in almost a month.

Developments spur debate around Chapel Hill

By Jasmin Singh and Holly West | December 3

A handful of major developments made progress in Chapel Hill this year, contributing the growing residential and commercial space ...

Frank Tillman, president of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, sleep out for the homeless in the SASB Plaza taking donations for the homeless shelter on Franklin Street.

Fraternity hosts sleep-in event to support homeless

By Wei Zhou | December 3

As temperatures dropped Tuesday, UNC students spent the night outdoors to raise awareness for the homeless.

Courtesy of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library.

Tri-annual book sale raises money for Chapel Hill Public Library

By Maggie Monsrud | December 3

This weekend, Triangle residents can stock up for a holiday filled with literary adventure at a very low cost.

Rogers Road community eligible for grant

By Zoe Schaver | December 2

Orange County completed the final step toward establishing reliable water and sewer connections for members of the Rogers Road community at a meeting ...

Chapel Hill High School students call for gender neutral bathrooms

By Erin Kolstad | December 2

Student leaders of the Campus Y made waves when they designated the first gender-neutral bathrooms on campus in January, and, at just a few years ...

New NC law regulates drone surveillance in hunting

By Benji Schwartz | December 2

Hunters in North Carolina can now breathe a collective sigh of relief as a new state law will regulate drone surveillance in hunting — part of a nationwide ...

Local band Look Homeward celebrates NC

By Margaret Gilmore | December 2

Influenced by a strong sense of place, local band Look Homeward is celebrating the different regions of North Carolina through its blend of folk and bluegrass ...

Carrboro strives for higher bike friendliness certification

By Hannah Jaggers | December 2

Carrboro received the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award in November, and the town continues to pedal its way toward platinum status as it strives ...

Annual Elf Fair features Carrboro artists

By Paige Hopkins | December 2

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Residents contest high water bills in General Services Corporation' apartments

By Marisa Bakker | December 1

A property management company with locations in Carrboro has been accused of raising water bill rates without residents’ knowledge or consent — and ...

The principal of Northside Elementary, Cheryl Carnahan, stood on the school's roof garden on August 14th, 2014. The garden contains several energy efficient features, including solar tubes and a rainwater cistern.

Northside to be featured at GreenNC symposium

By Morgan Swift | December 1

Two Triangle professionals will be speaking at the GreenNC 2014 symposium in Raleigh Thursday, presenting their work on Northside Elementary.

Ten Thousand Villages hosts fundraiser for Seymour Center

By Samantha Miner | December 1

The holiday shopping season in Chapel Hill is in full swing — and one local business is using the influx of customers to raise money for a worthy cause. ...

PORCH celebrates four years of giving to those in need

By Shantan Krovvidi | December 1

North Carolina regularly ranks among the top 10 states with the highest percentage of residents experiencing food shortages, according to the N.C. Association ...