How was Orange County affected by this weekend's heavy rain?

“It’s important to note just how much rain we had. In a seven day period, the Town of Chapel Hill had almost five inches of rain, which is pretty ...

Hillsborough-based produce delivery service aims to tackle food waste

Hillsborough residents and UNC students team up to fight water pollution

The March 16 event — led by the Hillsborough Stormwater and Environmental Services Division — removed approximately 8,556 pounds of litter from from ...

'Farmer Bob' Nutter, founder of Maple View Farm, dies at 90

Every UNC student knows about Maple View Farm. Since moving to Hillsborough, the farm's founder Robert Nutter's hard work led his farm to success. He ...

Meet the Hillsborough mayor pro tempore who's focused on growth

Jenn Weaver is a member of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and mayor pro tempore who hopes to ensure her community continues to grow and thrive, ...

Hillsborough activist groups hold "No Racist Wall Rally"

Activists in Hillsborough came together on Sunday for the real national emergency, the government which targets migrant communities, and called for people ...

Local municipalities hope to come together to fund the Orange County Food Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a memorandum to support the Orange County Food Council, an organization that aims to increase food security throughout ...

Learn about the history of lynching in Orange County

 “I think that we still, as a nation and a region, have not come to terms with our own history." 

Trash and recycling in Chapel Hill may be taking a new turn

Currently, Chapel Hill and Carrboro have a very inefficient waste management infrastructure, and a panel established to solve the problem finally feel ...

The Orange County Republican Party is more 'guarded' today after 2016 firebombing

After the two year anniversary of the firebombing of the Orange County Republican Party's headquarters, members are moving forward but still face political ...

A loss of local flavor: Hillsborough brewery closes its doors

All good things must come to an end, and after seven years of operation, that holds true for Mystery Brewing Company.

Hillsborough group puts sign over I-40 to protest Kavanaugh

If you've driven on Interstate 40 recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the highway sign scene. Following Kavanaugh's confirmation, a Hillsborough ...

Hillsborough is turning wood from a tree that fell during Florence into art

Hillsborough's 200-year-old tree fell during Hurricane Florence, but the town will not let it go to waste.

Hillsborough PD offers a more philanthropic alternative to burning your Nikes

Following the destructive responses to Nike's controversial ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, Hillsborough police have asked members of the community ...

Hillsborough police find explosive device, make two arrests

Hillsborough police released a statement on Friday saying that two individuals were arrested on Aug. 30 for possession of an explosive device. 

Retired Hillsborough K-9 police dog dies after eight years of service

Retired Hillsborough K-9 Officer Talon died peacefully at age 14 on Saturday, April 21 at home surrounded by his family at his favorite spot in the woods ...

Hillsborough police department proves you can teach an old dog new tricks

The Easter Bunny came early for Hillsborough’s canine citizens this year.  The Hillsborough Police Department hosted its fourth annual Easter Egg ...

Watering down the drought: Hillsborough expanding West Fork Eno River Reservoir

To combat dry weather and severe droughts, the town of Hillsborough started construction to expand the West Fork Eno River Reservoir on March 19, meeting ...

Matt Hughes adds millennial's perspective to the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners

Matt Hughes was appointed to the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners at their March 12 meeting. Staff writer Rachel McKinney spoke with him about his ...