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A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Second former Town of Carrboro employee arrested in embezzlement case

By Mattias Miller | November 14

Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous ...

Marker to commemorate civil rights activists approved by Town Council

By Nicholas Emken | November 13

The Town aims to dedicate the marker to the Chapel Hill Nine on the 59th anniversary of their sit-in.

Vigil honoring victims of white supremacy disrupted by provocateur

By Lyell McMerty | November 12

A man interrupted a vigil in Chapel Hill memorializing victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy on Saturday, claiming that the vigil was to ...

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Nov. 8 - Nov. 9

By Anna Pogarcic | November 11

Check out the crime roundup in Chapel Hill from this weekend.

After the second water crisis in two years, OWASA discusses emergency prevention

By Ryan Smoot | November 8

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board is taking preventative action to move forward from a Monday's water-main pipe fracture, its second water crisis ...

Educators carry signs through Bicentennial Plaza during the rally for education on May 16 in Raleigh.

Budget expansion requests increased school support staff, school safety

By Alice Bennett | November 5

NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education request almost $200 million to improve school safety and support efforts.

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Nov. 2 - Nov. 4

By Anna Pogarcic | November 5

Here's your roundup of Chapel Hill Police reports from this weekend.

Don't let voter fatigue catch you in the ballot box today, Orange County

By Olivia Slagle | November 5

Ever heard of "choice fatigue?" Well, if you're a voter this season, you might be catching it. This year's ballot is packed with decisions to make, including ...

OWASA crews have stopped the leak, boil water advisory lifted for most

By Anna Pogarcic | November 5

A main water line leaving Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant broke this morning and is causing major water drainage. ...

P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern

By Julia Masters | November 4

This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss.

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Oct. 31

By Anna Pogarcic | November 2

Here's an update of the Chapel Hill crime logs from Halloween,

Here's what upward mobility looks like in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Michael Taffe | November 1

The Center for Economic Studies released a report last month studying the economic development that people go through from their childhood to their 30s. ...

Franklin Street Dunkin' Donuts continues to fight for drive-thru

By Nicholas Emken | November 1

The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru ...

'Wrench Night' aims to create gender inclusive space for bicyclists

By Aislinn Antrim | October 31

Nestled in Carrboro is a bike repair shop that offers so much more than tire repairs and chain oiling. It's a place where women, femme, transgender, non-binary ...

Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead

By Ares Zerunyan | October 31

“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”

Glenwood Elementary to become language immersion magnet school

By Jake Richard | October 31

The Board of Education voted to convert Glenwood into a magnet school with an emphasis on its Mandarin language immersion program.

Nobody actually knows who owns the Jefferson Davis marker on Franklin Street

By Mattias Miller | October 29

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted on Oct. 16 to repeal a 1959 resolution to name U.S. Highway 15 as Jefferson Davis Highway after several ...

Chapel Hill Police Reports: Oct. 25 - Oct. 28

By Anna Pogarcic | October 29

Chapel Hill Police reports from the weekend of Oct. 25 - 28.

Women's Health Information Center, Hyde repeal

Carrboro Aldermen come out against Hyde Amendment

By Claire Willmschen | October 29

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.

The Town has ideas for Varsity Theatre, but do they have the owners' support?

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | October 29

The Town of Chapel Hill plans to establish a task force to investigate potentially broadening the use of Varsity Theatre, helping attract patrons to other ...