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Jessica Anderson announces run for Chapel Hill mayor after two terms on council

By Walker Livingston | July 19

Chapel Hill Town Council member Jessica Anderson announced her candidacy for mayor this afternoon. Anderson and Town Council member Adam Searing are currently ...

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger will not seek re-election

By Walker Livingston | July 19

Mayor Pam Hemminger, who has served Chapel Hill for two terms, announced this morning that she will not seek re-election.

CHCCS mentorship program returns, aims to combat racial achievement opportunity gap

By Olivia Gschwind | July 17

The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program is a mentorship opportunity in CHCCS that aims to improve the academic achievement of students of color. The program ...

Q&A: Jay Mebane talks about starting new role as Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | July 17

Jay Mebane was selected as Chapel Hill Fire Department's new fire chief on June 2, and started work on July 3. Mebane began his firefighting career volunteering ...

Several opponents to rezoning announce run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Zoe Werner | July 13

The filing period for local elections in Orange County — including the Chapel Hill Town Council — began on July 7 and goes until July 21. Numerous ...

Senate Bills 747 and 749 to impact future elections in N.C., if passed

By Grace Whittemore | July 13

Two bills currently in the NCGA — Senate Bills 747 and 749 — propose provisions that would change election processes for this fall and beyond. The ...

Public input on future of Bolin Creek Greenway to extend through September

By Abigail Keller | July 12

The Town of Carrboro is seeking public comment on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway through September. Through "Which way for the greenway?" community ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate and former GPSG president Theodore Nollert shares goals, platform

By Caitlyn Yaede | July 11

The 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government President Theodore Nollert announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday. Summer ...

West Chapel Hill Cemetery Project to connect community with cemetery's history

By Laney Crawley | July 11

The West Chapel Hill Cemetery was established as a burial ground for Black residents in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, after a 1947 state law mandated that ...

Chapel Hill Public Library's Neurodiversity and Nature initiative creates inclusive, adaptive spaces

By Lucy Marques | July 10

The Chapel Hill Public Library’s Neurodiversity and Nature initiative is providing neurodivergent youth and adults with sensory learning activities ...

Former GPSG President Theodore Nollert announces run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 10

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council this ...

Chapel Hill Transit receives $2.16 million grant to improve bus stop accessibility, safety

By Lola Oliverio | July 9

Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded a $2.16 million grant by the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops and advance its Bus Stop Improvement ...

Federal legislation increases accommodations for pregnant workers at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | July 7

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers, like UNC, to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ...

Sammy Slade to not seek re-election to Carrboro Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 7

Sammy Slade announced this morning that he will not be seeking re-election to the Carrboro Town Council. Slade has served on the council for the past ...

UNC submits official request to approve One Cards as valid voter ID

By Eliza Benbow and Walker Livingston | July 3

UNC recently submitted a request for its students to be able to use their university-issued One Cards as valid photo IDs to vote. If approved, university ...

NCGA passes legislation to restrict transgender youth participation in school sports

By Lucy Marques | June 29

The N.C. General Assembly passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on June 22. This bill will ban young transgender women from participating in school-based ...

Chapel Hill receives $1 million grant for new transportation projects, greenways

By Grace Whittemore | June 28

On June 23, the Town of Chapel Hill received a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for $1,000,000. This grant will ...

Michael Parker to not seek re-election on Chapel Hill Town Council this fall

By Walker Livingston | June 28

Michael Parker announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Parker has served on the Council for two terms. ...

A guide to voting in and around Orange County, UNC campus this fall

By Abigail Keller | June 28

Municipal elections in Chapel Hill and Carrboro will happen on Nov. 7. There are a multitude of ways for students and community members to vote in person ...

N.C. General Assembly works to compromise on budget as FY 23-24 approaches

By Lucy Marques | June 28

The N.C. General Assembly is currently working on a compromise budget proposal between the N.C. House and N.C. Senate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The ...