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In light of 'rural week,' organizations work to make a difference in less populated areas

By Lauren Zola | March 29

On March 20, Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed "Rural Week" as a celebration of the rural communities in the state. Of N.C.'s 100 counties, 78 are within rural ...

Town holds ribbon-cutting for Cedar Falls field sustainability and safety renovations

By Emma Hall | March 29

On March 23, the Town of Chapel Hill conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Cedar Falls Athletic Field after its recent turf and ...

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'Treasure trove of stories': Iranian photographer to showcase art in Hillsborough

By Audrey Kashatus | March 27

Sia Yazdanfar, an Iranian freelance photographer, will be exhibiting a new collection of photographs from his most recent journey back to Iran at Thomas ...

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Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses cost saving for budget projected deficit

By Caroline Dickey | March 21

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on Monday, March 20 to discuss cost savings strategies for the remainder of the fiscal year 2023 and ...

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Orange County receives $1.2 million grant for non-law enforcement response team

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | March 8

Orange County recently received a $1.2 million grant to create a community care and response team for individuals with mental health illnesses or disorders ...

Orange County Schools works to diversify student enrollment in advanced courses

By Maddie Van Meter | March 8

Members of Orange County Schools provided the Board of Education with updates on their partnership with Equal Opportunity Schools in a Monday meeting. ...

CHCCS Board of Education hears finance updates, concerns on starting school earlier

By Sam Kornylak | March 5

Concerns from teachers over a new proposal to make the start time of elementary schools earlier in the day are shared in a work session with the Chapel ...

Two longtime Orange County residents win 2023 Pauli Murray awards

By Sierra President | March 5

On Sunday, Feb. 26, the 33rd annual Pauli Murray Award ceremony was held by the Orange County Human Relation Commission, where James E. Williams Jr. and ...

Carrboro 203 Project construction progresses with expected completion in June 2024

By Caroline Horne | March 3

The 203 Project is set to be completed and open in June 2024, according to Susan Romaine, Carrboro mayor pro tem. The project is on schedule if the weather ...

OWASA releases 2022 wastewater report card, meets regulatory standards

By Libby Wakefield | March 2

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority, which delivers water services to the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities, recently released its' wastewater report ...

'In the fight ever since': A look at the Foushee family's longstanding civic leadership

By Avery Baker | February 28

While Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C. 4th), Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Town Council member Paris Miller-Foushee might be ...

OWASA temporarily changes disinfection process, alters taste of water for residents

By Carly Breland | February 27

Orange Water and Sewer Authority temporarily changed its water disinfection process on Wednesday, March 1 — this shift will last throughout the month ...

Community Empowerment Fund to host event celebrating Black female leaders

By Annika Duneja | February 23

The Community Empowerment Fund is hosting the Share the Love: Art Show and Celebration of Black Queens in Our Community event on Feb. 25 to recognize ...

Orange County Historical Museum hosts second part of Chapel Hill 'History of Hope' exhibit

By Zoe Werner | February 23

"Hope of History Part 1" was exhibited last year and covered the beginning of Chapel Hill until 1928. According to the Chapel Hill Historical Society ...

Orange County BOCC discusses water treatment, approves neighborhood meeting changes

By Sam Kornylak | February 22

During the Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the Board heard updates about Orange Water and Sewer Authority and assistance ...

Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses superintendent contract, calendar

By Walker Livingston | February 22

New diversity trainings and referral bonuses for employees of Orange County Schools were discussed by the Board of Education during its meeting on Monday ...

CHCCS and OCS experience funding disparities, special district tax plays part

By Laney Crawley | February 20

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools are both pushing for more state funding. Each has a per-pupil spending around $15000, with ...

Orange County Chief Deputy Jamison Sykes to retire in May

By Ethan E. Horton | February 20

Jamison "Jamie" Sykes, the chief deputy for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will retire in May, the office announced this morning.

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New shopping center under development on US 15-501, despite controversy

By Kaitlyn Church | February 19

A new shopping center is in development along U.S. Highway 15-501, south of Chapel Hill and on track to open this summer. The development, 501 Landing, ...

Phyllis Portie-Ascott to fill vacant BOCC seat on Feb. 16, replacing Renée Price

By Olivia Gschwind | February 14

Phyllis Portie-Ascott will assume the vacant seat on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. The BOCC voted unanimously in favor of her appointment ...