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Parents express concerns as CHCCS students return to school

By Susie Webb | August 17

K-12 students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools start school on Monday. Though the district has put COVID-19 protocols in place, some parents say ...

Column: We want YOU! to help us cover elections

By Guillermo Molero | August 17

"This year, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on a topic I’ve always been greatly interested in: elections."

New census data shows people of color driving growth in Chapel Hill

By Kalley Huang and Ella Layn | August 16

Chapel Hill's population grew by almost 5,000 over the past decade, the result of a boom in racial and ethnic diversity. Since 2010, North Carolina ...

Philanthropic Italian eatery Grata Cafe opens in Carrboro where Elmo's Diner once was

By Emily Schmidt | August 16

Grata Cafe opened at the former location of Elmo's Diner in Carrboro in early August. Owner Jay Radford said he has always had a passion for community ...

Seats in 5 local offices are on the ballot this November

By Madison Ward | August 16

In this year's election cycle, mayoral, town council and board of education seats are up for grabs in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Column: Mayor Pam welcomes students back to Chapel Hill

August 15

In addition to COVID-19 safety information, Mayor Pam Hemminger writes about new projects as students return to town.

Orange County reinstates indoor mask mandate, citing rise in COVID-19 cases

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 10

Orange County reinstated a countywide indoor mask mandate, which will go into effect Wednesday at 5 p.m., according to an email from the county.

Meet the four women who applied for the Board of County Commissioners seat

By Madison Ward | July 26

Four women have filed an application to be considered for the opening left by Mark Dorosin, who announced he would step down from the Orange County Board ...

Breaking down the critical race theory debate in N.C. as bill awaits Senate vote

By Kelli Rainer | July 23

Critical race theory has become a topic of contention nationwide, a trend that has reached the North Carolina legislature. In March, N.C. Republicans ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP holds rally to honor John Lewis on anniversary of his death

By Madison Ward | July 21

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP held an event to honor the life and work of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service awarded for efforts combating homelessness

By Noah Robert Houser | July 19

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service won the Community Impact Award at the 2021 Business Excellence Award ceremony, hosted by The Chamber For a ...

UNC graduate Oona Lewis hosts art exhibit to help victims of Nepali human trafficking

By Isabella Reilly | July 12

Oona Lewis, a UNC graduate, is hosting an art exhibit at Vecino Brewing Co. in Carrboro that will benefit victims of Nepali human trafficking.

Fire damages house on Kenan Street, four UNC students displaced from their home

By Kelli Rainer | July 8

A fire damaged nearly half of a home on Kenan Street the morning of Tuesday, July 6.

Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry, Vimala Rajendran run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Madison Ward | July 7

Three candidates have announced their run for Chapel Hill Town Council: Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry and Vimala Rajendran.

Joal Broun appointed as Judicial District 15B court judge

By Fuller Moore | July 7

Joal Broun, a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member, has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to serve as the Judicial District 15B ...

The Carrboro Town Hall polling location opens on Election Day

Newcomer Nowell, incumbents Gist and Haven-O'Donnell join Carrboro Town Council race

By Noah Robert Houser | July 6

Newcomer Danny Nowell and incumbents Jacquelyn Gist and Randee Haven-O'Donnell have announced their runs for Carrboro Town Council ahead of the Nov. 2 ...

A guide to Fourth of July events in Chapel Hill

By Sarah Choi | July 1

We've compiled a list of ways to spend your 4th of July weekend in Chapel Hill. From playing with animals to watching firework shows to attending live ...

The Library closes on Franklin Street to make room for national brand

By Emily Shih | June 27

The Library, a bar and club on Franklin Street, was denied a lease renewal and announced it will be closing after 18 years in order to make space for ...

New Orange County Housing Director Corey Root hopes to normalize department's work

By Trevor Moore | June 24

Corey Root is the new director for the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department. "Corey is absolutely focused on trying to balance this ...

Carrboro's new Community Safety Task Force aims to offer policing alternatives

By Sarah Choi | June 21

The Town of Carrboro announced its plans to create a Community Safety Task Force, which will explore alternatives to public and community safety beyond ...