Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle

Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.

After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit

“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."

Carrboro recognizes town’s history with new truth plaque about namesake Julian Carr

This historical plaque of Carrboro raises an ethical debate: “Telling the truth during an era when there’s a rise in racism and a rise in hatred is ...

New Hope Elementary School teacher suspended amid child pornography investigation

Investigators are not currently aware of any students at New Hope Elementary being the subject of photographs. 

The light rail might be gone, but a train could still be coming to Orange County

Hillsborough has secured over eight million dollars in funding for a new train station. Amtrak plans to offer two passenger routes that would connect ...

The Varsity Theatre might be getting renovated soon ... or not

As a recommendation from the Varsity Theatre Task Force, Chapel Hill was advised not to purchase and renovate The Varsity after a meeting on Monday.

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 ...

Orange County just passed a resolution on UNC's handling of Confederates on campus

According to the resolution, Orange County wants to partner with UNC to help students and the community feel safe and to offer education about law enforcement. ...

Climate group presents petition to get Chapel Hill 100 percent renewable by 2050

Local citizens introduced a petition to the Chapel Hill town council that seeks 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the year 2050. 

Chapel Hill Police Reports: April 11 - April 15

Here's some entries from the Chapel Hill crime logs this past week.

NCPIRG calls on YoPo and Sutton's to stop using styrofoam

North Carolina Public Interest Research Group is a consumer interest group with an emphasis on environmental and public health issues. The request is ...

Here's what's happening with the Blue Ribbon Mentor program at CHCCS

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools System has been accused of making decisions about the Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program without including the ...

Local artist Jeghetto presents pop-up puppets exhibit on Franklin Street

“...For the local government to give open spaces that are just sitting and let local artists utilize them, I think that’s a very big step in activism ...

All Up In Your Business: Epilogue will be 'a place for locals, by locals'

UNC students and Chapel Hill community members alike are excited about a new bookstore/coffee shop coming to Franklin Street. 

Hillsborough-based produce delivery service aims to tackle food waste

Column: Building community while increasing access to local, fresh food

CHCCS Superintendent speaks on unity, improvement in State of the Schools address

Following the second annual State of the Schools address, CCHCS superintendent, Pamela Baldwin, commits to improvement in a three-step plan.  

How community leaders in Carrboro are urging UNC to handle Confederate groups on campus

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen recently passed a resolution recommending that the University betters its response to racist acts taking place on campus.  ...

N.C. teachers are preparing to head to Raleigh for a 'Day of Action' in May

"The other thing that I just want to reflect on is how the advocacy last year really hit the press. I think it really, really showed the state the importance ...