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Here's how Chapel Hill and Carrboro are celebrating Black History Month

By Meagan Bergstrom | February 8

With Black History Month underway, here's a list of events happening around Chapel Hill and Carrboro to celebrate.

'There's no magic bullet': Affordable housing crisis prevalent in Chapel Hill

By Emily Schmidt | February 8

Since 2017, average housing costs have increased by 37 percent in Chapel Hill. For low-income households, this means the majority of housing options are ...

Chapel Hill church offers scholarship for Black students with ancestral ties to UNC

By Waverly McIver | February 8

Scott McCue, a pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, said the scholarship aims to take reparative action for the history of enslavement at UNC.

Chapel Hill launches initiative to encourage community input on programs

By Katie MacKinnon | February 8

Virtual office hours and in-person "Let’s Talk Town" events will continue throughout February.

New N.C. law provides access to birth control without a prescription

By Lauren McCarthy | February 7

House Bill 96 allows certified pharmacists to provide oral contraceptives to patients after conducting a consultation. Although the law went ...

N.C. Supreme Court rules new district maps unconstitutional after gerrymandering lawsuits

By Caroline Wills | February 7

In a 4-3 decision against the redrawn maps, the state Supreme Court concluded that the maps violated the free elections clause, the equal protection clause, ...

CHCCS votes to invest over $860,000 in mental health resources at latest meeting

By Jenna Rupp | February 7

Stemming from a new spending plan, students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will soon see an increase in available mental health resources. The recommendation ...

'Proud of the work we do for the community': New exhibit honors Chapel Hill employees

By Jenna Rupp | February 6

“The Town workers photographed in this project are essential,” project creator Michael Schwalbe said. “We couldn't have a place to live like Chapel ...

Seafood restaurant brings new cultural dishes for Black History Month

By Samuel Long | February 6

Owner and chef Ricky Moore said the dishes are simple and authentically African-influenced, chosen with the goal of indirectly educating people with food. ...

'At a loss': Professors and lawmakers react to rejection of school vaccine mandate

By Ian Walniuk | February 6

While government and public health officials in the state had said such a mandate would be premature, some faculty who signed the petition for a college ...

Chapel Hill Town Council approves curb-running bike lanes on West Franklin Street

By Sarah Choi | February 6

Mayor Pro Tem Karen Stegman said Chapel Hill is in a crisis regarding street safety. Over 16 people were hit by drivers on crosswalks in the last year, ...

Orange County living wage increases due to rising rent

By Ethan E. Horton | February 3

The living wage is $15.85 an hour, according to Orange County Living Wage. The minimum wage in North Carolina is has been at the federal level of $7.25 ...

New program seeks to address North Carolina’s lack of teachers of color

By Harrison Gummel | February 3

“This is a program, a concept, a dream, if you will, that is trying to address educational equity in a very specific and deliberate way,” DREAM Project ...

N.C. Commission for Public Health votes against COVID-19 vaccine mandate proposal

By Ian Walniuk | February 3

The North Carolina Commission for Public Health on Wednesday unanimously voted against a proposal that would make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for students ...

Orange County considers regulating protests, building new mental health facility

By Caroline Wills | February 3

At the board's Feb. 1 meeting, Chairperson Renee Price said several commissioners have been contacted by members of the school board and the general public ...

Bicyclist hurt in Franklin Street crash dies, family announces

By Lauren McCarthy | February 3

The resident, identified as Nicholas Watson, was injured eight days ago and has been hospitalized since the crash, which occurred between Roberson Street ...

Carolina Theatre reflects on its history for 96th anniversary

By Avery Baker | February 3

“The Carolina Theatre is a beacon for the arts in downtown Durham,” Hill said. “We are a home for local artists, a much-loved stop for national ...

Solar panels sit at the solar farm on White Cross Road in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Duke Energy solar energy plan sparks concerns among some activists

By Waverly McIver | February 2

A recent agreement by Duke Energy and other organizations to encourage private solar power ownership in North Carolina has caused concern among climate ...

The PITCH features a new coffee shop, offering a space for student-run businesses.

By Sarah Choi | February 2

Founded by three UNC juniors, Blue House Cafe held its official launch on Monday. It is located at The PITCH space on West Franklin Street.

Orange County Schools vote against banning three books following complaints

By Ian Walniuk | February 1

The Orange County Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to keep three books — which focus on themes including racism, segregation and gender identity ...