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Jay Mebane, current Burlington fire chief, to be new Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | June 2

Jay Mebane, the current fire chief for the City of Burlington, was announced as Chapel Hill's new fire chief by Interim Town Manager Chris Blue this afternoon. ...

'We grow food and we grow community': Hillsborough Community Garden partners with PORCH

By Grace Whittemore | June 1

The Hillsborough Community Garden, located near Hillsborough's river walk, aims to fight food insecurity by growing organic produce for the community. ...

NCDHHS launches Take Pride Now campaign to prevent spread of mpox

By Zoe Werner | June 1

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched the Take Pride Now campaign on May 22 to prevent sexually transmitted infections, ...

Pride Promenade to kick off Small Town Pride events and celebrations

By Kate Bailey | May 31

This Pride Month, Chapel Hill and Carrboro will collaborate to hold a series of events in celebration the third annual Small Town Pride. Chapel Hill's ...

Flyers passed out by community members raise concerns about Chapel Hill Crossing

By Laney Crawley | May 30

Flyers reading "Major Development Going Up Near You" — which have been passed out by some community members and posted in different areas in Chapel ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro celebrate National Bike Month with cycling-related activities

By Henry Thomas | May 28

May is National Bike Month and Chapel Hill and Carrboro are celebrating through activities like the Bike & Roll to School Day, the Chapel Hill Bike ...

'A slap in the face': Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency for public education

By Arwen Helms | May 25

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for public education in a special address on May 22. In his speech, he said legislation introduced ...

Will Potter, 16-year veteran of department, to be new Carrboro fire chief

By Walker Livingston | May 23

Will Potter will be the next Carrboro Fire Chief, Town Manager Richard J. White III announced this afternoon. “This is truly a dream come true,” ...

North Carolina sports legislation could change athletic landscape

By Emma Moon and Olivia Gschwind | May 23

The North Carolina athletic landscape has changed in the past year with the passage of new policies — including in NIL, sports betting and legislation ...

Barbara Foushee announces candidacy for open Carrboro mayor seat

By Walker Livingston | May 22

Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee announced her candidacy for Mayor of Carrboro on Monday afternoon. "At the core of my service are people, ...

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A look at community resources and organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Emma Hall | May 22

Community organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro provide identity-based services to local residents. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

'A nice little pocket of art': Chapel Hill and Carrboro house arts and culture spaces

By Lola Oliverio | May 22

Chapel Hill and Carrboro offer a variety of arts and culture organizations — concert venues, arts galleries, records stores and more. Schoolkids Records, ...

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A guide to transportation alternatives across UNC's campus, Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Henry Thomas | May 22

Whether you're planning your route to class or making your way to Franklin Street, there are many different ways to navigate the campus and local community. ...

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BOT hears School of Civic Life and Leadership updates at board meeting

By Eliza Benbow | May 19

At the UNC Board of Trustees board meeting on May 18, board members discussed updates to the planning of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, swore ...

New abortion ban law could effect medical professionals in North Carolina

By Zoe Werner | May 18

S.B. 20, most of which goes into effect on July 1, prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and medication abortion after 10 weeks of pregnancy. Physicians ...

Q&A: Mayor Damon Seils reflects on Carrboro and his career

By Laney Crawley | May 17

The Daily Tar Heel's Laney Crawley sat down with Seils to discuss his mayoral career and the state of Carrboro. While reviewing the highs and lows of ...

'This bad bill needs a return to sender': Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill at rally

By Walker Livingston | May 13

On Saturday, May 13, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20 — which would ban abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks with some exceptions — in ...

Pedestrian dead after vehicular collision on MLK Jr. Boulevard, investigation underway

By Walker Livingston | May 12

The pedestrian was identified as John Arthur Holman, 77, of Chapel Hill. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

'A dark day for freedom in North Carolina': NCGA abortion bill prompts protests

By Shelby Swanson | May 3

The "Care for Women, Children and Families Act," sponsored by N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R- Cleveland, Rutherford) and N.C. Senate President Pro Tem ...

Two dead after fatal vehicle crash near Raleigh Road, investigation under way

By Walker Livingston | May 3

On Tuesday at 9:40 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a vehicle on fire after a crash in the 600 block of West ...