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New North Carolina Surgical Hospital opens, first operations successful

By Caroline Horne | September 2

On its first day of operation, the hospital surgeons completed a liver transplant and half a dozen other procedures. The new hospital will also offer ...

N.C. Republicans file lawsuit, claims Elections Board fails to properly register voters

By Sarah Clements | September 2

Controversy over voter identification discrepancies heightens as the 2024 election nears. Lawsuit argues for fair elections through voter registration ...

Column: UNC students should embrace their surrounding community

By Mary Thomas Watkins | September 2

"We’re often too busy calculating our GPAs to the nearest thousandth, hustling over class schedules and keeping our gazes low that we never look out ...

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Town of Chapel Hill holds meeting to discuss new development for seniors

By Brantley Aycock | September 1

Progress on a building plan of a new housing development called Overlook at The Cedars has begun.

'There's so much more': ReCYCLEry to vacate Chapel Hill space by January

By Annika Duneja | August 30

The business was established to make cycling resources more accessible and to build community.

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Carrboro begins pavement resurfacing project looking to improve safety, accessibility

By Lauren Zola | August 29

By improving sidewalks and bike paths, Carrboro residents will have an easier time getting around town.

North Carolina welcomes second wind farm, increases local investment

By Kristin Kharrat | August 29

The Timbermill Wind project is a multi-million dollar investment into Chowan County. Although other N.C. regions might want to invest in more wind farms, ...

New bar set to open on Franklin Street, reflects owners' Chapel Hill history

By McKenzie Bulris | August 27

Visitors will find the walls of Max's Tin Can adorned with UNC memorabilia, while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and ...

CHCCS teacher supply store eases cost burden of classroom supplies

By Makenzie Mills | August 26

After budget cuts, the Teachers Trust Fund helps host the Teachers Supply Store.

NCBCE to use grant funding in pre-apprenticeship program expansion

By Sarah Clements | August 26

“We’re developing these supportive, flexible pathways for students to get really good careers, get post secondary education, get it all paid for, ...

Schoolkids Records to close, owner points to industry changes, expensive rent

By Jessica Hudnut | August 26

The first Schoolkids location opened in Raleigh in 1974, and the current Chapel Hill location opened in March 2016 in the former CD Alley Space. Stephen ...

Parents, community members react to rising school supplies costs

By Lauren Zola | August 26

Carrboro Elementary Parent Teacher Association collects donations for school supplies to support parents and students.

New medical debt relief incentive program to level disparities in North Carolina

By Sophie Baglioni | August 25

North Carolina has the 4th highest percentage of medical debt in the country. According to 2022 data from the Urban Institute, 20 percent of North Carolina ...

CHCCS to correct $5 million budget deficit with personnel cuts

By Kathryn DeHart | August 23

The second tier of the plan eliminates 24 full-time central office and support jobs. Of the 24 eliminated jobs, 13 of the positions were vacant, according ...

Down-ballot candidates in North Carolina fundraise, attract individual donors

By Lauren Zola | August 21

But, money is only one factor in determining the outcome of an election, UNC political science professor Marc Hetherington said.

'They're for everybody': Chapel Hill installs AEDs in community parks

By Sarah Lewisohn | August 21

In sudden cardiac arrest, the two most important things that need to occur for survival are early hands-only CPR and the use of an AED, EMS Division Chief ...

'She's fearless': Nine-year-old Chapel Hill dancer inspired by moment with Taylor Swift

By Lucy Marques and Kathryn DeHart | August 21

Lucia's dream of dancing professionally means being the star of the show, not backup. Her dance teacher Summer Disher said it’s crucial for young girls ...

Businesses, state organizations work together to prepare for natural disasters

By Maddie Policastro | August 20

The Chief of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management helps coordinate initiatives to mitigate damages as a result ...

'We're on the right track': Orange County sees increase in tourism, visitor spending

By Lola Oliverio | August 20

"We’re seeing them bring their friends and family here. We’re seeing them interested in everything we have to offer," says Laurie Paolicelli on Orange ...

Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 50-year anniversary, embraces role of transit in development

By Makenzie Mills | August 20

The second largest transit industry in North Carolina, Chapel Hill Transit has offered fare-free rides since 2002 to millions of riders per year.