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Businesses, state organizations work together to prepare for natural disasters

By Maddie Policastro | August 20

The Chief of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management helps coordinate initiatives to mitigate damages as a result ...

'We're on the right track': Orange County sees increase in tourism, visitor spending

By Lola Oliverio | August 20

"We’re seeing them bring their friends and family here. We’re seeing them interested in everything we have to offer," says Laurie Paolicelli on Orange ...

Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 50-year anniversary, embraces role of transit in development

By Makenzie Mills | August 20

The second largest transit industry in North Carolina, Chapel Hill Transit has offered fare-free rides since 2002 to millions of riders per year.

Rosemary Street Parking Deck on track to open later this month

By McKenzie Bulris | August 20

The new parking deck houses approximately 1100 parking spots, The Town of Chapel Hill’s Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo said.

'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ...

Playa Bowls opens on Franklin Street in convenient location for students

By Aiden Hall | August 19

Playa Bowls’ menu offers a variety of bases for their bowls, as well as smoothies and fresh juices. This location is especially unique because ...

What's next? Political leaders discuss Gov. Cooper's future following VP bid exit

By Audrey Kashatus | August 19

Some Democratic political leaders told The Daily Tar Heel that one of the most speculated next steps for Cooper is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. ...

Federal Judge rules in lawsuit challenging constitutionality of NC S.B. 20

By Sarah Clements | August 19

Alongside the provisions struck down and upheld by Chief District Judge Catherine Eagles in July, S.B. 20 includes a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of ...

Gov. Cooper expands contraception access, Medicaid to cover Opill

By Defne Önal | August 18

The patch, the pill and other birth control methods covered by NC Medicaid require counseling that is time-consuming, costly and not covered by Medicaid. ...

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Orange County school board approves federal funding application, discusses budget

By Sarah Clements | August 6

The application allocates $1.7 million to find the district’s pre-k program, a math website for parents to utilize as a communication resource and the ...

DEQ proposes agreement to cap coal ash at Chapel Hill Police Department site

By Lola Oliverio | July 28

In early July, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality released a draft Brownfields agreement to clean up the coal ash present at 828 Martin ...

CHCCS Board of Education discusses alternate options for bond referendum project

By Lola Oliverio | July 22

On July 18, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District BOE met to discuss another option for the use of the funds allocated by the proposed bond referendum, ...

GoTriangle to reinstate bus fares beginning Aug. 1

By Aiden Hall | July 21

After over four years of running fare free, GoTriangle will resume collecting bus fares on Aug. 1.

Proposed N.C. bills target predatory towing, excessive fees

By Quinn Groves | July 17

House Bill 1024, Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform, would establish the Towing and Recovery Commission. The commission would regulate towing businesses ...

Owner, community members reflect on Mediterranean Deli one year after fire

By Sophie Baglioni | July 15

July 22 will mark one year after a fire broke out at Mediterranean Deli — a restaurant on Franklin Street — while a contractor was doing ...

British football clubs to bring in town revenue with Kenan Stadium match

By Lola Oliverio | July 8

On July 23, England’s Manchester City and Scotland’s Celtic football clubs will play a match at Kenan Stadium on UNC’s campus. It will be the second ...

Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July in the Triangle

By Lola Oliverio | July 2

Chapel Hill — and its surrounding cities and towns — will be hosting numerous Fourth of July events this year.

Nonprofit CommunityWorx faces foreclosure

By Aiden Hall | July 1

CommunityWorx — a nonprofit and thrift shop in Carrboro — is facing foreclosure, largely due to revenue lost from the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Joe Biden holds post-debate rally in Raleigh

By Ananya Cox and Lola Oliverio | June 30

The rally came in the wake of concerns about the president’s performance at the June 27 debate against Republican candidate and former President Donald ...

N.C. General Assembly overrides Gov. Cooper's House Bill 237 veto

By McKenzie Bulris | June 27

On June 27, the N.C. General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of the Various Criminal Law and Election Changes bill — previously entitled Unmasking ...