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West Cameron Avenue water construction and road work to be completed this month

By Sierra President | March 20

Water line-related road work on West Cameron Avenue should be completed this month, according to Simon Lobdell, utilities engineer for the Orange Water ...

'It's been a wonderful run': Crazy Alan's Emporium to close in August

By Bridget Bendezu | March 20

After more than 20 years in Chapel Hill, Crazy Alan's Emporium is closing on August 23 as Alan Cohen is retiring. Since its opening, Cohen has changed ...

Firearm-related child deaths are up by 161 percent since 2017

Child deaths, especially from firearms, on the rise in NC according to new report

By Maddie Van Meter | March 20

The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report, highlighting the common causes of death in children ages 0 to 17 in the state. ...

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North Carolina Senate Bill 196 to ensure fair treatment for those with student loans

By Ella Aluise | March 19

On March 2, Senate Bill 196, the "Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights", was filed in the N.C. Senate. If passed, the bill would create a license requirement ...

Chapel Hill Town Council considers future of police station, possible apartments

By Avery Baker | March 10

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the possibility of developing a municipal services center at the site where the Chapel Hill Police Department is ...

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Local organizations raise awareness during Developmental Disability Awareness Month, beyond

By Caroline Horne | March 10

During Developmental Disability Awareness Month, the Triangle Disability Awareness Council and local businesses are facilitating conversations about intellectual ...

'Sense of community': Weaver Street Market gives back to local organizations

By Zoe Werner | March 9

Weaver Street Market, a co-op grocery store that was founded in 1987, has locations in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Raleigh. The store is both ...

Bill to legalize marijuana for chronic illness care passes in NC Senate

By Bridget Bendezu | March 9

On March 1 at 4:20 p.m., the North Carolina Senate passed a bill legalizing the use of marijuana for medical needs. If passed in the House, the "N.C. ...

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Orange County receives $1.2 million grant for non-law enforcement response team

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | March 8

Orange County recently received a $1.2 million grant to create a community care and response team for individuals with mental health illnesses or disorders ...

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Town takes first steps in care and resurfacing of Hargraves Community Park tennis courts

By Lauren Zola | March 8

Residents say the Hargraves Community Park tennis courts have been neglected in recent years. The Town of Chapel Hill is working to address these concerns ...

Republican legislative leaders agree on Medicaid expansion, bill now in Senate

By Caroline Dickey | March 8

N.C. Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland, Rutherford), the speaker of the North Carolina House, and N.C. Sen. Phil Berger (R-Guilford, Rockingham), the president ...

Al's Burger Shack moves away from longtime NC beef supplier Mills Family Farms

By Phoebe Martel | March 8

New Al's Burger Shack owners Charlie Farris and Jason Kesler have decided to transition away from using meat from Mooresville-based Mills Family Farms ...

'The first to bring preppy to the South': Honoring three generations at Julian's

By Zoe Werner | March 8

Julian's College Shop has been owned and operated by the Julian family for the past 80 years — since Maurice Julian opened the original in 1942. Currently, ...

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NCDHHS announces continuation of Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program

By Emma Hall | March 8

Last week, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will continue the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during ...

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Orange County Schools works to diversify student enrollment in advanced courses

By Maddie Van Meter | March 8

Members of Orange County Schools provided the Board of Education with updates on their partnership with Equal Opportunity Schools in a Monday meeting. ...

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University Place Mall sees demolition, progress toward major transformation plans

By Gowri Abhinanda | March 7

Demolition began on part of University Place, Chapel Hill’s first enclosed mall, as a part of a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday. The construction ...

Gov. Roy Cooper gives his fourth State of the State address

By Ethan E. Horton and Walker Livingston | March 6

Gov. Roy Cooper addressed the N.C. General Assembly and other state leaders tonight in his fourth State of the State address. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson provided ...

'She's really kind of an icon': Carrboro High principal Beverly Rudolph to retire

By Annika Duneja | March 6

Carrboro High School Principal Beverly Rudolph announced her retirement from K-12 education in a March 2 video on the Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Schools ...

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NCDHHS announces Medicaid recertification; up to 300,000 people may lose coverage in NC

By Sam Kornylak | March 6

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday, March 1 that Medicaid users across the state may lose their healthcare ...

A look at three North Carolinians who volunteer in, around Ukraine

By Maddie Policastro | March 6

Meet Dave Jernigan, Jonathan Mills and Isabella Romine: three North Carolinians who played, and still play, significant roles in helping Ukrainian refugees ...