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N.C. resident demands that Orange County remove pride flags from courthouse

By Veronica Correa | June 21

Napier Fuller argues that the presence of LGBT pride flags in government buildings indicates an unlawful government preference towards secular, acceptance ...

The Keith Arboretum debate is contentious, but it doesn't have to be confusing

By Marin Wolf | June 4

The Keith Arboretum in Chapel Hill is at the center of a battle over land use between its neighbors, the land owner and the county. We break down the ...

Residents of the Homestead Mobile Home Park are required to move their homes or face eviction.

This UNC grad is working with local undocumented residents as they face uncertainty

By David Saff | May 29

Led by the daughter of undocumented immigrants, Apoyo: Centro para la Comunidad works tirelessly to assist undocumented Latinx communities in Orange County ...

'Go With the Flow' event sheds light on need for period products

By Michael Taffe | April 22

“We’ve been doing product collection all week at businesses across the community,” said Allison De Marco, organizer of the event. "We've been ...

A recent report found contamination of recyclable materials in Orange County ranges from 2 to just over 10 percent, which is below the national average of 25 percent. UNC has implemented initiatives to improve solid waste management and works to get students to recycle correctly.

Orange County wants to make it easier for you to help the environment

By Doug Dubrowski | April 19

Recycling in Orange County has never been easier, but there are still some businesses and apartments that don't partake in the earth-friendly behavior. ...

Planned Parenthood president stops at local bookstore, promotes new book and activism

By Marin Wolf | April 15

Nearly 300 people filled the Barn at Fearrington Village on Sunday, April 15, each holding a pink and white book as they waited for Cecile Richards, president ...

Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments

By Michael Taffe | April 15

The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" ...

ICE has reportedly detained at least 10 people in Orange County, Chatham County

By Lauren Talley , Molly Horak and Rebecca Ayers | April 12

ICE officials have recently made at least 10 detainments in Orange and Chatham Counties. Carrboro and Chapel Hill officials want citizens to know their ...

Update: ICE has detained about 25 people this past week in the Triangle area

By Rebecca Ayers | April 12

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have detained at least two Carrboro residents and at least four other county residents in the past ...

Orange County responds to health barriers for refugees

By Michael Taffe | April 10

There are over 1000 refugees living and working in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and the community has seen a concerted effort and response to the needs of ...

Campus Health offers students ways to promote mental health.

An HIV prevention drug is available in Orange County. Why don't people know about it?

By Claire Willmschen | April 2

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention drug that is taken daily as a pill. While it is currently not well known, PrEP reduces the risk of ...

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

By Marin Wolf | April 1

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

Orange County Schools partners with Sheriff's office to discuss new safety policies

March 19

Despite changes Sheriff Charles Blackwood and the district may make in the coming months to improve school safety, Blackwood said he doesn’t think anyone ...

Hold on to our teachers: Orange County Schools approves job security policy for teachers

By Leah Asmelash | March 18

Save our local teachers. Orange County Schools will adopt a new policy for teacher contracts that will give teachers who have worked in the district ...

Some groups want more Confederate flags in N.C. — here's how Orange County is reacting

By Karlton Tate | March 8

The North Carolina Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Alamance County Taking Back Alamance County (ACTBAC), another Southern heritage group, ...

Former Chapel Hill mayor Mark Kleinschmidt runs for clerk of superior court

By Mattias Miller | March 7

Former Chapel Hill mayor has big plans for revamping clerks' offices of the superior court. Mark Kleinschmidt entered the race for clerk of superior ...

OWASA to begin disinfecting water with chlorine, still safe to drink

By Drew Wayland | February 26

The water in Orange County will undergo its annual deep cleaning beginning in March, which may cause water to have slight discoloration. The cleaning ...