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County officials consider half-cent tax for proposed light rail

By Daniel Schere | April 16

Orange County Democrats jumped on board this weekend to support a sales tax increase that could determine the fate of a proposed light rail connecting ...

Parts of Orange County qualify as 'food deserts'

By Jenny Drabble | March 26

March is national nutrition month, but for Orange County officials and organizations, making healthy food more affordable and accessible is a year-round ...

Local retailers caught selling alcohol to minors

By Rachel Butt | March 21

During a sting operation conducted last week, officers from Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough caught six retailers who willingly sold alcohol to ...

Candelight Home Tour highlights holidays, history in Hillsborough

By Kathryn Trogdon | December 1

For a quarter of a century, Hillsborough has showcased its history and its holiday spirit through its annual Candlelight Home Tour — and this Sunday, ...

Hillsborough passes ordinance permitting food trucks

By Chessa DeCain | November 15

Chapel Hill now stands alone in the county in its strict regulation of food trucks.

OE Enterprises named Business of the Year

By Chessa DeCain | November 7

Billy Swann’s favorite part about coming to work every day is simply getting to do his job. He works as a janitor at the OE Enterprises building and ...

Michael Brown, a Chapel Hill local and UNC alumni, painted all of the murals found around downtown Chapel Hill. He is now opening a show at the Eno Gallery in Hillsborough.

Q&A with local artist Michael Brown

By Walker Minot | November 1

A 1977 graduate of UNC, Michael Brown is the creator of many of the town’s beloved murals, including the sea turtles on Columbia Street and the marching ...

Local food processing center to open in Hillsborough

By Elizabeth Straub | October 6

Local food producers will soon have a more cost-efficient way to bring their products to consumers’ plates.

Hillsborough finds high-tech solution to traffic congestion problem

By Chessa DeCain | September 28

The Hillsborough Town Board is trying to alleviate an old traffic congestion problem with a new, technology-driven approach. On Monday, the town began ...

Hillsborough woman works to restore Old Slave Cemetery

By Katie Reilly | September 15

Evelyn Poole-Kober believes that everyone should have a peaceful place to rest, even after death.

Orange County election filings have yet to show real race

By Sarah Glen | July 1

With six days left for potential public servants to file for November’s election, the field still lacks true competition.

Carr Mill dental clinic to close

By Henry Gargan | June 20

Cyetesse Cotton has been getting her teeth cleaned at the same place for more than 40 years.

Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens announces he will run for fourth term

By From staff and wire reports | June 15

Although the November elections are still months away, Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens announced his decision to run for a fourth term Monday.

Hillsborough celebrates 29th annual Hog Day

May 23

After cooking for 12 hours and serving barbecue samples for another five, Jeff Whitney looked forward to going home, taking a nap and eating a salad.

Board of Commissioners takes first step in closing Orange County landfill

By Sarah Glen | May 18

The Orange County Board of Commissioners took the first steps toward closing the county’s landfill by passing a $5 tipping fee increase Tuesday night. Revenue ...

Photo: Hillsborough satellite to open in 2013

UNC Health Care breaks ground on Hillsborough campus

By Tyson Leonhardt | April 20

UNC Health Care broke ground on its first satellite campus Wednesday, a move intended to alleviate patient overcrowding at the main campus.

Hillsborough Town Board pushes for rail station

By Katie Barbee | March 30

Hillsborough could get a train station if the state approves a request for funding.The town Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to send ...

Hillsborough to move annual Hog Day festival

By Katie Barbee | March 24

The Hillsborough-Orange County Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual Hog Day festival to the third weekend in May — a month earlier than in previous ...

Foodie tours spice up Hillsborough

By Alison Lee | March 22

Hillsborough hopes to attract more foodies through a new tour program started this weekend.The Taste Carolina Gourmet Food program held its first tour ...

Hillsborough developing free town bus route

By Mary Choi | March 21

A three-year Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant will fund a free bus route through the town of Hillsborough.