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Local governments collaborate on 17-mile shared bike path from Raleigh to Chapel Hill

By Graham Hill | August 24

Triangle-area agencies have made plans for a 17-mile bikeway that will run through Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Durham and Chapel ...

Chapel Hill Transit bus operator shortages may lead to longer wait times

By Isabella Reilly | August 23

Chapel Hill Transit currently has 32 vacancies for full-time bus driver positions, in part due to a 16-month hiring freeze, driving increased wait times ...

Orange County commissioner receives state award for work on opioid settlement

By Charlotte Easley | August 23

The $26 billion settlement came in response to lawsuits by a bipartisan group of state attorneys general — including North Carolina's Josh Stein — ...

Carrboro unveils 'truth plaque' in recognition of first Freedman School in the county

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 17

The truth plaque on the Freedman school is the second one installed by a local task force.

Parents express concerns as CHCCS students return to school

By Susie Webb | August 17

K-12 students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools start school on Monday. Though the district has put COVID-19 protocols in place, some parents say ...

Column: We want YOU! to help us cover elections

By Guillermo Molero | August 17

"This year, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on a topic I’ve always been greatly interested in: elections."

New census data shows people of color driving growth in Chapel Hill

By Kalley Huang and Ella Layn | August 16

Chapel Hill's population grew by almost 5,000 over the past decade, the result of a boom in racial and ethnic diversity. Since 2010, North Carolina ...

Philanthropic Italian eatery Grata Cafe opens in Carrboro where Elmo's Diner once was

By Emily Schmidt | August 16

Grata Cafe opened at the former location of Elmo's Diner in Carrboro in early August. Owner Jay Radford said he has always had a passion for community ...

Seats in 5 local offices are on the ballot this November

By Madison Ward | August 16

In this year's election cycle, mayoral, town council and board of education seats are up for grabs in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Column: Mayor Pam welcomes students back to Chapel Hill

August 15

In addition to COVID-19 safety information, Mayor Pam Hemminger writes about new projects as students return to town.

Orange County reinstates indoor mask mandate, citing rise in COVID-19 cases

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 10

Orange County reinstated a countywide indoor mask mandate, which will go into effect Wednesday at 5 p.m., according to an email from the county.

Your representatives in D.C., N.C. and O.C.

By Kelli Rainer | July 31

These government officials represent UNC students at the local, state and national levels.

Meet the four women who applied for the Board of County Commissioners seat

By Madison Ward | July 26

Four women have filed an application to be considered for the opening left by Mark Dorosin, who announced he would step down from the Orange County Board ...

Breaking down the critical race theory debate in N.C. as bill awaits Senate vote

By Kelli Rainer | July 23

Critical race theory has become a topic of contention nationwide, a trend that has reached the North Carolina legislature. In March, N.C. Republicans ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP holds rally to honor John Lewis on anniversary of his death

By Madison Ward | July 21

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP held an event to honor the life and work of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Tracks Music Library releases concert and interview series featuring local artists

By Chloe Teachey | July 19

Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture filmed "Tracks in the Stacks" in collaboration with the Chapel Hill Public Library. The series focuses on the music ...

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service awarded for efforts combating homelessness

By Noah Robert Houser | July 19

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service won the Community Impact Award at the 2021 Business Excellence Award ceremony, hosted by The Chamber For a ...

UNC graduate Oona Lewis hosts art exhibit to help victims of Nepali human trafficking

By Isabella Reilly | July 12

Oona Lewis, a UNC graduate, is hosting an art exhibit at Vecino Brewing Co. in Carrboro that will benefit victims of Nepali human trafficking.

Column: A first-year's guide to restaurants around Franklin Street

By Kelli Rainer and Noah Robert Houser | July 11

Moving to a new place is difficult, and finding good places to eat is even harder. To help first-years moving onto campus this fall, here is a list of ...