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UNC first-year hopes to 'provide a youthful perspective' on county advisory board

By Guillermo Molero | September 19

The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Board’s newest members on Sept. 17, including a first-year student ...

"Consolation and consideration": Orange County Detention Center eliminates ATM fees

By Diane Adame | September 19

Until August, the Orange County Detention Center charged $3 for every cash deposit made for inmates through an Oasis ATM. The new agreement, signed by ...

Hillsborough works to make playgrounds more inclusive with community input

By Katherine Alissar Tannous | September 18

The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board asked citizens of the town for their input regarding the addition of inclusive playground equipment to some ...

Why an Orange County resident is appealing the county's flag ordinance

By Diane Adame | September 17

Robert Hall Jr. is appealing a claim that his 400-square-foot Confederate flag violates an Orange County ordinance. The flag was raised one month before ...

Local schools face measles threat, even with high vaccination rates

By Elizabeth Holmes | September 16

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report last month confirming over 1,200 individual cases of measles in 31 different states since ...

Why do bad things happen to good emus? Beloved Orange County bird dies

By Jamey Cross | September 12

“We did all we knew to do," said Bob Marotto, director of Orange County Animal Services.

Gun regulations under fire at Orange County Commissioners meeting

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 12

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is considering a discharge regulation for guns in high-density areas. Commissioners have mixed feelings ...

Orange County Habitat for Humanity talks home, health and safety in a new panel series

By Diane Adame | September 5

This discussion was the first of a panel series, called Home is the Key, which is being hosted in celebration of 35 years of impact for Habitat for Humanity ...

Orange County prepares for rain, wind as Hurricane Dorian approaches N.C. coast

By Jamey Cross | September 4

According to recent weather reports, Orange County may only experience rain and moderately high winds as Dorian passes, but the towns of Chapel Hill, ...

Hillsborough seeks young perspectives on Parks and Recreation Board

By Diane Adame | September 3

The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board created two new seats to make their decisions more inclusive for the community. One seat is open to 13 to ...

Students at Cedar Ridge High begin the school year with incorrect class schedules

By Alice Bennett | September 3

Parents of Cedar Ridge High students demand change in leadership after kids go to school with flawed schedules.

Precinct changes may simplify voting for students but raises concerns from rural voters

By Brent Van Vliet | September 2

Students living on campus at UNC are split among four election precincts, complicating the voting process for thousands. Proposed changes to Orange County’s ...

After parent pushback, Orange County Schools Board pauses decision on redistricting

By Diane Adame | August 29

Orange County Schools are developing a student reassignment plan that could alter where students in the district attend school.

Orange County Sheriff to arrest two demonstrators from KKK rally in Hillsborough

By David Saff | August 26

Warrants have been issued for two men who were part of the local KKK demonstration on Saturday, Aug. 24.

'Low-cost, high-impact': Hillsborough honors jazz legend with first downtown mural

By Jamey Cross | August 25

Hillsborough is always bustling with creative events throughout the year, but this month, the town unveiled their first permanent downtown mural. ...

Orange County Schools begins interviews in search for a superintendent

By Jamey Cross | August 19

The Orange County Board of Education has 30 candidates for the superintendent position, after the former superintendent stepped down in June. The board ...

Hillsborough activists decry mass shootings and demand gun reform at August rally

By Anna Pogarcic | August 19

Several representatives and local organizers came together to demand gun control legislation.

Orange County Speedway keeps short-course tradition alive

By Brent Van Vliet | July 22

The Orange County Speedway held the Summer Firecracker Frenzy 200 on Saturday, June 20, continuing the racetrack's long tradition of short course races. ...

Column: It's time to support living wage employers

July 21

Carrboro Board of Aldermen candidate Susan Romaine shares her view on North Carolina's minimum wage.

Focus groups examine Chapel Hill Transit's NS route replacement, the NS-BRT project

By Marin Wolf | July 15

Bus riders, cyclists, business owners and residents gathered on the weekend of Friday, July 12 to discuss the bus stations that will be a part of the ...