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Local gyms see an increase in patrons as COVID-19 vaccine distribution expands

By Kelli Rainer | April 29

Local gyms, like O2 Fitness in Carrboro and Orangetheory Fitness, have seen an increase in the number of people coming in to work out as more vaccines ...

Names of deputies involved in Andrew Brown's death released to public

By Sonia Rao | April 28

A media petition to release body camera footage of the killing of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City last week was denied at a hearing at the Pasquotank ...

Here are the newest affordable housing projects coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Cloris Huan | April 27

Two new affordable housing projects, the Cobb Street project and Perry Place project, are coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. Here's what you need ...

Perennial Coffee and Pastries barista Anna Kasibhatla creates a new brew: a grapefruit infused spiced maple latte in 2017.

Perennial Cafe to bloom again on Franklin Street in time for spring reopening

By Ella Layn | April 26

Perennial Cafe, a coffee shop on West Franklin Street that temporarily closed due to COVID-19, will be reopening in mid-May.

CHCCS board approves block scheduling for Carrboro High School starting this fall

By Niharika Vattikonda | April 26

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to adopt a modified seven-period block schedule for Carrboro High ...

Have a 'berry' good time with this guide to strawberry picking in the Triangle

By Caroline Kelly | April 26

It's strawberry season! These Triangle farms have strawberry picking opportunities all less than a 30-minute drive from Chapel Hill.

UNC is requesting an expansion of joint jurisdiction to cover Greek life housing near campus

By Hannah Rosenberger | April 22

In March, the University requested to expand its joint jurisdiction policy between the Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police. The goal would be ...

All up in your business: Mexican restaurant Que Chula approaches one-year anniversary

By Charlotte Easley | April 21

Que Chula Craft Tacos & Tequila Bar, a Mexican restaurant that offers authentic and Tex-Mex style dishes such as street tacos, burritos, chimichangas ...

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Column: Chapel Hill's affordable housing isn't affordable enough

By Ben Rappaport | April 20

Affordable housing is critical to achieving social equity and economic security for everyone. Chapel Hill needs to recognize just how critical it is as ...

Venture outside and explore these parks and trails in Chapel Hill this spring

By Will Weider | April 19

We’ve compiled a list of places great for hiking, biking, running, picnicking and more in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area and beyond.

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

UNC health experts weigh in on safety of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after pause

By Trevor Moore | April 19

We asked some local health experts about the CDC- and FDA-recommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including the risks associated with ...

Editorial: Sexual harassment and violence resources in Chapel Hill

By Editorial Board | April 18

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UNC-Chapel Hill is no stranger to the sexual assault epidemic that plagues college campuses. Here are ...

Orange County Animal Services receives $25,000 grant to help kitten fostering program

By Cloris Huan | April 18

The grant from Petco Love will go toward necessary medical care, such as medication and vaccinations, for kittens in Orange County Animal Services' foster ...

Column: How Flyleaf Books weathered the pandemic

April 18

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Jamie Fiocco ...

Orange County Health Department creates community health and racial equity webpage

By Caroline Kelly | April 15

The webpage, which comes after nearly four years of collaboration and input from the community, features content that is updated with information and ...

Carrboro Elementary PTA auction raises money for school, supports local businesses

By Alexandra Myers | April 15

The Carrboro Elementary PTA is hosting an auction and raffle until April 16, with funds being used to help the school. Everything being auctioned was ...

Who are Chapel Hill’s PACs, and how do they influence the community?

By Kayla Guilliams | April 13

Last year, the Orange County Board of Commissioners election was shaped by endorsements made by two local PACs: The Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable ...

Edith Wiggins leaves behind a storied legacy in the Chapel Hill community

By Susie Webb | April 11

Edith Wiggins, UNC’s first African American vice chancellor and dean of student affairs and former director of the Campus Y, died on April 4. Wiggins ...

HVAC units stolen from historic Cedar Grove Ruritan Club, sheriff offering $1500 award

By Chloe Teachey | April 11

The Cedar Grove Ruritan Club has been saving up for around three years for these units. Buck Curtis, a club member and former president, said the organization ...

These Orange County women help provide resources to the housing insecure

By Emmy Trivette | April 11

On the heels of Women’s History Month, the Daily Tar Heel is spotlighting six women in Orange County’s public safety system who have helped each of ...