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Here's what's happened in the Town of Chapel Hill this past year

By Madison Ward | November 30

From the implementation of a Climate Action Plan to the approval of the Greene Tract resolution after decades of discussion and local businesses bouncing ...

From statewide to local races, here's what to expect for the 2022 elections in N.C.

By Kelli Rainer | November 30

With open seats across a variety of statewide and local offices, many candidates have already begun their campaigns.

Average rent price in Chapel Hill has gone up 16 percent from last year

By Austin Blake | November 30

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents respond to the raised rates amid concerns.

A deep dive into the pandemic-related bus shortages that plagued Orange County this year

By Harrison Gummel | November 29

Throughout the 2021 fall semester, Chapel Hill Transit and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) have struggled to address shortages in the number ...

Franklin Street businesses bounce back after pandemic-related setbacks

By Ethan E. Horton | November 29

After staffing and supply chain issues that persisted once the pandemic began in spring 2020, businesses in downtown Chapel Hill are now bouncing back. ...

Dontae Sharpe granted pardon of innocence from the governor

By Meagan Bergstrom | November 29

“A pardon of innocence is a formal recognition that the person is actually innocent and therefore their conviction and their incarceration was wrongful," ...

What has happened with the Greene Tract this year?

By Emmy Martin | November 29

After three decades of discussion on the Greene Tract, this year's debates have centered around how the land will be used, but the debate over the future ...

Phone scam targeting registered sex offenders with fake warnings in Orange County

By Ian Walniuk | November 29

A phone scam in Orange County has been targeting registered sex offenders, prompting the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to warn the community about ...

Op-ed: UNC Chancellor is facing pressure for new provost decision

November 29

"The search for a new provost is coming to an end, and the Chancellor is under significant pressure to make a particular choice. Based on the information ...

Column: The omicron variant, explained

By Rajee Ganesan | November 28

"As of right now, the omicron variant is something to simply keep your eye on, and not something to worry about contracting on a trip to the grocery store. ...

Third individual charged in Nov. 26 shooting incident at Southpoint

By Guillermo Molero and Susie Webb | November 26

Romeo Pride, a Durham resident, was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying ...

From races to retail, here's a look at Thanksgiving events in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Katie MacKinnon | November 23

With Thanksgiving approaching, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are preparing for annual events and schedule changes. The Cardinal Track Club is hosting the annual ...

Orange County Public Library will no longer enforce fines for late returns

By Waverly McIver | November 23

The Orange County Board of Commissioners announced the library would be going fine-free in their business meeting on Nov. 16, and the practice went into ...

Gov. Cooper signs comprehensive budget after three year stalemate

By Emmy Martin | November 22

On Nov. 18, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state budget into law for the first time since he took office in 2017.

N.C. House Rep. Graig Meyer announces campaign for state senate seat

By Sarah Choi | November 22

Meyer is vying to win the seat to represent State Senate District 23, which will be made up of Orange, Caswell and Person counties after redistricting. ...

OC Commissioners and Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously pass Greene Tract resolution

By Ian Walniuk , Waverly McIver and Sophie Teague | November 22

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners and the Chapel Hill Town Council both passed a resolution last week that will permit the development of ...

'Built on love:" Rise Biscuits to open new location in Chapel Hill

By Ethan E. Horton | November 21

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, a Triangle-founded biscuit and donut chain, is opening its first Chapel Hill location in March.

Editorial: 51 years after the murder of James Cates Jr., we are still complicit

By Editorial Board | November 21

"The story of Cates is more than a hate crime. It is about the complicity of so many local institutions based in white supremacy — institutions whose ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council approves over $660,000 to fund affordable housing projects

By Caroline Wills | November 19

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted to approve over $660,000 in funding for affordable housing development at its Nov. 17 meeting.

UNC men's soccer squeaks past Loyola Maryland in PKs to advance in NCAA Tournament

By Nia Satterfield Brown | November 18

The North Carolina men’s soccer team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Loyola Maryland. ...