Hispanic disparity in reading levels and graduation rates revealed in community report

The Chamber's 2019 State of the Community Report reveals that reading levels and graduation rates for minority groups in the state's public schools are ...

Modification to Wegmans special-use permit alleviates some concerns, creates others

The primary point of access for the store is currently a traffic circle that is to be built on Old Durham Road. On Monday, a modification to the plan ...

Orange County Board of Education addresses August KKK rally in Hillsborough

Orange County Schools Board of Education released a statement denouncing the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and other hate groups.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools community takes stress off teachers with free supplies

During the 13th Annual Teacher Supply Store, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Community gave their teachers the opportunity to shop for school supplies ...

The Town of Chapel Hill's Fourth of July festival dazzled patrons at Southern Village

The Town of Chapel Hill hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration at Southern Village this year citing safety concerns following the laying of a new ...

All up in your business: Ice Cream, barbeque and biscuits

As the times are changing, so are businesses in Chapel Hill. Check out what's new with your favorite local restaurants!

EDCI BellXcel camp gets Duke Energy Foundation donation, students see academic growth

Elementary students in one area outside Downtown Durham have the opportunity to keep learning throughout the summer. 

Durham McDonald's workers were joined by a presidential candidate for a protest

McDonalds workers across the nation participated in rallies on Thursday, demanding better wages and better handling of sexual misconduct. The McDonalds ...

One person injured Wednesday in a shooting on Della Street

A shooting on the 100 block of Della Street on Wednesday sent one to the hospital, no suspect is currently in custody. 

How is Orange County responding to the N.C. voter ID law?

Senate Bill 824, requiring photographic identification to vote, will take effect starting in 2020. The Orange County Board of Elections is taking steps ...

Column: The town doesn't stop over the summer

4 suspects in the toppling of Silent Sam had their trials yesterday. What happened?

Read the legal decisions given by the Orange County District Court on the four suspects who were accused of toppling Silent Sam. 

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

Orange County Veterans Memorial construction enters phase II after receiving funding

Carrboro recently voted to contribute $25,000 to the construction of the Orange County Veterans Memorial. While most members of the Board of Aldermen ...

Senators discuss including accountability in Higher Education Act reauthorization

Democratic senators across the country have been discussing how to create accountability for colleges and universities on student loan defaulting.  ...

Safety study aims to address lack of infrastructure for non-motorists on N.C. 54

With no sidewalks and no crosswalks, students that live in housing along N.C. 54 are forced to cross the highway dangerously just to make it to class ...

Lydia Lavelle running for re-election, looking to complete unfinished business

Lydia Lavelle, mayor of Carrboro announced on April 17 that she will run for re-election hoping to continue working on her visions and goals for the town. ...

Here's what you missed at last week's CHCCS Board of Education meeting

The board discussed the disproportionality in disciplinary actions on the basis of race, voting on the new member and the renovations for Frank Porter ...

Column: Here's a way to learn more about our pretty city

Learn about what is happening around your city and county each week.