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Chapel Hill Public Library to hold prescribed burn to combat invasive species

By Avery Baker | March 11

The prescribed burn will occur on a weekday by March 23 with the goal of making room for more native plants to grow on the Pritchard Park property.

Wesley Barker sworn in as Carrboro town clerk

By Katie MacKinnon | March 10

Ashe County native Wesley Barker was sworn in as Carrboro Town Clerk at a March 1 Town Council meeting.

Supreme Court denies NCGOP plea to strike down new congressional maps

By Emmy Martin | March 10

The Supreme Court decision ends the long redistricting fight in North Carolina, and the state's congressional maps are now finalized for the 2022 midterm ...

Orange County to celebrate Creek Week starting March 12

By Ethan Harrell | March 10

The event, intended to become an annual tradition, will feature virtual educational events on the importance of clean water, while also having fun in ...

Counsel fees add to UNC System losses in the Silent Sam settlements

By Natalie Varma | March 9

The UNC System lost money on multiple fronts in the Silent Sam settlements. Even after the $2.5 million settlement with the North Carolina Sons of ...

Orange County BOE approves plans to mitigate COVID-19 spread amid spring break travel

By Brian Rosenzweig | March 9

Masks will remain optional in Orange County Schools as long as positivity rates stay below two percent. If more than two percent of the student ...

North Carolina ESL teachers navigate pandemic challenges

By Ian Walniuk | March 8

As the pandemic and associated staffing shortages have taken a toll on school districts across North Carolina, English language teachers have faced many ...

UNC's Kennedy Todd-Williams is finding success in her sophomore season

By Emily Thoreson | March 8

Todd-Williams, or "Toddy," as her coaches and teammates call her, is focused on continually getting better — and she’s willing to put in the time ...

'Built by one of my ancestors': Heritage sign project preserves history

By Zoe Werner | March 8

Orange County Historical Museum Site Manager Tanya Day said the museum created the heritage sign project with the intent of continuing a tradition of ...

'This job is exhausting': CHCCS struggles with teacher shortages

By Ethan E. Horton | March 8

North Carolina is experiencing teacher shortages in all core subjects for elementary schools as many teachers have considered leaving their jobs — or ...

Local businesses look forward to a mask-optional future

By Eliza Benbow | March 8

As Orange County lifts its indoor mask mandate Monday and the Chapel Hill community transitions to optional mask use, business owners are looking to change ...

No. 2 UNC women's lacrosse breezes past Northwestern in top-five matchup

By Zachary Crain | March 8

With the sun beaming down and perennial title contender Northwestern in town, the No. 2 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team passed its first true test ...

NCDOT announces updates to state bike routes after calls for safer streets

By Gabriel Morrison | March 7

The updates will be made as part of NCDOT's WalkBikeNC, a bicycle and pedestrian plan which was last reevaluated and updated in 2013.

Triangle community holds vigil to advocate for peace in Ukraine

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 7

A vigil for peace in Ukraine took place Sunday afternoon, prompted by calls for a global day of action on March 6 to stop the war.

Carolina Indian Circle holds first in-person powwow since pandemic

By Adele Morris | March 7

This year marked the Carolina Indian Circles’ 35th annual powwow, one of the largest collegiate powwows on the East Coast — and the CIC's first ...

'Doesn’t get more Carolina than that': UNC students rush Franklin after unexpected win

By Ethan E. Horton | March 6

After two years of a pandemic, UNC students rushed Franklin Street following a victory over Duke on Saturday night.

Shrunken Head perseveres through temporary closure due to flooding

By Brian Rosenzweig | March 6

“The Shrunken Head is such a tradition for our community,” the Shrunken Head Boutique’s store manager Melissa Pate said.

Town of Carrboro installs more electric vehicle charging stations

By Katie MacKinnon | March 6

In February, the Town of Carrboro added two new electric vehicle charging stations, which are additions to the Town's original charging station at the ...

Carrboro named fifth-best American small town for the arts in recent report

By Sarah Choi | March 6

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils said he hopes the 24/7 Tempo ranking will be one more way to draw attention to the town's artists and spaces.

Hubert Davis spoils Mike Krzyzewski's final home game with his first win against Duke

By Jeremiah Holloway | March 6

Hubert Davis, a man who had never led a squad into Cameron Indoor Stadium as a head coach, was facing a man who was doing so for the 647th time, with ...