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Rajiv Mohabir reads century-old poetry, now translated, to mark Holi

By Noah Robert Houser | March 29

"Rajiv Mohabir sharing these poems educated more people about what Holi is and the history behind it," Shivam Bhargava said. "It's very easy to celebrate ...

Chapel Hill increases monitoring of busy roads following recent pedestrian crashes

By Audrey Selley | March 28

The Town conducted the first of these sessions on March 23 and March 27. March’s efforts focused on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where two pedestrian ...

Local farms adjust their businesses to provide COVID-19-safe fun this spring

By Kelli Rainer | March 28

Spring has sprung, and these local farms have found ways to provide outdoor, COVID-19-safe fun for their communities.

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Efland-Cheeks community voices concerns over marginalization of Black voices

By Kayla Guilliams | March 28

A letter, read aloud at a recent BOCC meeting, raised concerns about income inequality, expressed disappointment about how the board has handled issues ...

UNC-themed doughnut named after Roy Williams available at Dunkin' until Saturday

By Eve Maddock | March 25

The doughnut is Boston Crème, Williams’ favorite type of Dunkin’ doughnut, and it’s topped with Carolina Blue icing. For each doughnut sold, 50 ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library recognized as finalist for national medal

By Ellis Riggsbee | March 25

Each national medal finalist will have a social media spotlight day, and the CHPL will be featured for its spotlight day on April 30. On that day, the ...

CHTC shows concern about proposed student apartments, adopts anti-hate crime resolution

By Ella Layn | March 25

The proposed apartment complex, The Flats, would bring approximately 200 new apartment units and a 450 space parking deck to southern Martin Luther King ...

OCS board approves in-person elementary school learning for rest of the school year

By Alexandra Myers and Charlotte Easley | March 24

The Orange County Schools Board of Education voted to allow all elementary schools to open fully in person under Plan A. Middle and high schools will ...

Chapel Hill unveils 'New Voices' project, highlighting Town's different cultures

By Valeria Cloës | March 24

“I just want the community to feel welcomed into this space – that they are represented and that they feel enlivened by the artwork,” artist Victoria ...

North Carolina's rural counties are hit disproportionately by COVID-19. Here's why.

By Kayla Guilliams | March 23

Although rural counties have a lower population density than urban ones, they still faced periods of critical community spread. From September through ...

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New vinyl art in Chapel Hill aims to inspire diversity and community resilience

By Greta Travaglia | March 23

“I chose this specifically because the African American community along with the Hispanic Latinx community has been fighting for equality for centuries,” ...

Asian American community supports one another in wake of Atlanta shootings

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 23

Dozens of community members gathered at the Peace and Justice Plaza Sunday to remember and honor the victims of the recent shootings at Atlanta-area spas. ...

Local organization aims to reach a zero-waste environment in the Triangle

By Kathryn Goodwin | March 23

A circular economy is one that minimizes waste and lets natural systems thrive by designing products that maintain its value and are able to be reused. Circular ...

Some N.C. businesses can now open at full capacity as more COVID-19 restrictions eased

By Sonia Rao | March 23

COVID-19 restrictions in North Carolina will once again be eased starting Friday, March 26 at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Tuesday news briefing. ...

Where to get vaccinated in Chapel Hill and the Triangle area

By Brian Rosenzweig | March 23

The following list explores vaccination options in the Triangle areas, with notes on what vaccines are being offered, how appointments are made, how vaccines ...

Members of Carrboro High's Black and Brown Student Coalition discuss their podcast

By Britney Nguyen | March 22

Following the social uprisings of summer 2020, students at Carrboro High School formed the Black and Brown Student Coalition. The DTH talked with two ...

'My family is back there': Myanmar protests resonate with Orange County refugees

By Bethany Lee | March 22

“These are my people and my country that are dying,” Gan Poo, a Burmese-American who participated in the March 6 Chapel Hill protest, said. “My ...

North Carolina, Orange County look for ways to equitably distribute vaccine

By Trevor Moore | March 21

Since vaccinations have become available, Orange County BOCC Chairperson Renne Price said the county has been doing everything in its power to continue ...

Re-Imagining Community Task Force hosts racial equity, public safety listening sessions

By Kelli Rainer | March 21

The task force, originally established on June 24, 2020 by the Chapel Hill Town Council, has been hosting a series of listening sessions for local citizens ...

Carrboro roundtable discussion series provides a space for business owners of color

By Charlotte Easley | March 21

There are over 60 establishments in Carrboro owned by people of color. These roundtable discussions are a way to determine essential resources and services ...