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Local League of Women Voters chapter to celebrate 75th anniversary at Stone Center

By Joelle Adeleke | September 15

The local League of Woman Voters chapter will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Thursday at the Stone Center. The League aims to provide nonpartisan ...

'Impacted every aspect of my life': Sickle Cell Awareness Month encourages understanding

By Joelle Adeleke | September 14

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. At this time, the only known cure for sickle cell disease is receiving bone marrow transfusions ...

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NCDOT begins second phase of biannual litter sweep, encourages volunteer participation

By Henry Thomas | September 14

The second installment of the 2022 North Carolina Department of Transportation’s biannual Litter Sweep is underway, as of Sept. 10. Chapel Hill and ...

As North Carolina students return to school, some counties tighten safety precautions

By Eliza Benbow | September 14

As North Carolina students return to classes for the new school year, schools across the state are working to ensure their safety through a variety of ...

Tracks Music Series comes to downtown through September, featuring local artists

By Simon Tan | September 13

A variety of musical artists performed at this year's first installment of the Tracks Music Series on Thursday, at the Rosemary and Columbia St. Parking ...

Orange County hosts presentation on dementia care to reduce stigma and provide education

By Annie Gibson | September 13

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team hosted a dementia care planning event at the Seymour ...

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'Could have very serious health repercussions': Coal ash poses problems for NC

By Samuel Long | September 13

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal-burning power plants, contains contaminants like inorganic arsenic — a known carcinogen — and mercury, which can be ...

Here's what you need to know about registering to vote in Orange County

By Maddie Singleton | September 12

For the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 8, races on the ballot include the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and several state offices. ...

Chapel Hill Police respond to reports of shots fired in the Northside neighborhood

By Emmy Martin | September 11

Chapel Hill Police officers responded to Caldwell Street and Mitchell Lane at 5:24 p.m. on Sunday due to reports of shots fired. There were no victims ...

New Orange County transportation director aims to expand services

By Lucy Marques | September 11

Orange County announced Nish Trivedi as its new transportation director on Sept. 1. Trivedi has worked with Orange County Public Transportation since ...

Community Home Trust recognizes residents and Town at second annual awards ceremony

By Sam Kornylak | September 11

CHT aids community members in purchasing homes by buying and selling affordable homes. When a CHT homeowner wishes to move, the home remains within CHT's ...

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NCDHHS announces availability of updated COVID-19 boosters, aims to combat new subvariants

By Maggie McIntyre | September 11

The new booster will protect against new variants of COVID-19 and is recommended for all those who are eligible ages 12 and up.

A new traffic signal is being placed in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to increase pedestrian safety.

Chapel Hill Police respond to pedestrian death on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

By Samuel Long | September 9

Chapel Hill Police responded to a call about a person in traffic last night at 9:14 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Perkins Drive.

Theatres across the nation celebrate National Cinema Day, increase turnout

By Simon Tan | September 7

Last Saturday, the inaugural National Cinema Day kicked off in the U.S. sending ticket prices down to $3. Over 30,000 theaters participated across ...

'The needs are so great': Mental health professionals combat high therapy demand

By Eliza Benbow | September 7

Mental health professionals in North Carolina are working to combat the growing demand for mental health care. A variety of inequities and accessibility ...

''To not grow isn’t really an option': Chapel Hill community debates future of housing

By Harrison Gummel | September 7

As Chapel Hill faces a growing housing deficit that places pressure on economic vitality and diversity, the Town is working to secure additional housing. ...

UNC, Warren County residents commemorate anniversary of environmental justice movement

By Gabriel Morrison | September 6

This month, on the 40th anniversary of the environmental justice protests, Warren County residents are partnering with UNC's Wilson Library to commemorate ...

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'Another attempt at voter suppression': NC commission rejects restrictions on poll watchers

By Ian Walniuk | September 6

The NCSBE voted unanimously on Aug. 16 to approve restrictions on the conduct of precinct officials and poll observers at voting locations. This vote ...

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'I get paid in love': Culbreth Middle assistant librarian celebrates 36th year at the school

By Sierra President | September 5

Kaye Martinez, the assistant librarian at Culbreth Middle School, just started her 36th year in the position. where she has worked with over 34,000 students. “Whenever ...

OWASA to vote on strategic plan to address climate change, community needs

By Henry Thomas | September 5

On Sept. 8, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) will vote on its proposed strategic plan, which will determine the organization's actions for ...