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Carrboro Town Council discusses House Bill 237, rezoning requests

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, May 21 to discuss topics including the N.C. General Assembly House Bill 237 — about restricting and penalizing ...

Orange County Board of County Commissioners discusses school bond referendum, housing

On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners met to discuss funding for Orange County Schools, housing projects and the county's capital ...

Orange County BOE review disparities in academic performance and discipline

From the Ackland to the Botanical Gardens: Five free things to do in Chapel Hill

Despite not feeling like it sometimes, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are home to a plethora of activities you can enjoy without worrying about finances.  ...

Chapel Hill Town Manager's Office presents 2024-25 budget proposal

The proposal has a 4 percent increase from last year's budget as part of a five-year plan to catch up on maintenance projects or fleet needs that had ...

Bonnie Hauser wins remaining seat on the Orange County Schools Board of Education

Bonnie Hauser has served on the Board of Elections since 2020 and won yesterday's runoff election against former Orange County school board member Jennifer ...

'It's beautiful in there': Cosmic Cantina relocates to 118 E. Franklin St.

Cosmic Cantina has relocated from 128 E. Franklin St. to 118 E. Franklin St. as a part of UNC’s Campus Master Plan. The new location has a fresh juice ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro officials respond to parking availability and occupancy

With the upcoming completion of the East Rosemary Street parking deck, the town's parking availability will increase by 200-300 spaces.

Home boutique Glass Box opens inside Moshi Moshi Salon on Franklin Street

Catlin Hettel, the owner of Moshi Moshi Salon, said after she spread the word about wanting to open a shop inside the salon, she found out Gaussen Hamner, ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses future of $50 million bond referendum

The Chapel Hill Town Council held its first work session dedicated to discussing the bond referendum on April 15.

Phillips Middle School principal Tiffany Cheshire wins CHCCS principal of the year

Guy B. Phillips Middle School principal Tiffany Cheshire won the district's Principal of the Year award on April 12.

'You live a little bit with the risk': North Carolina declared free from avian flu

When avian influenza is detected in a flock, the entire group must be depopulated, leading to a significant loss for farmers. In 2022, over 480,000 birds ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses affordable housing funding, LUMO rewrite

The Chapel Hill Town Council is in the midst of planning more affordable housing options for its residents.

Chapel Hill anticipates upcoming 100 percent affordable housing developments

Projected completion dates span over the next five years and include three types of projects — inclusionary housing, partnerships with outside developers, ...

Federal judge declares parts of North Carolina's abortion medication regulations unconstitutional

The lawsuit particularly called into question the federal Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act, passed by Congress in 2007.

Carrboro Town Council discusses land use ordinance changes and ARPA funding

The text amendments created a new zoning type for small restaurants and increased housing density.

Q&A: Chapel Hill resident and 'Jeopardy!' winner Marko Saric reflects on show experience

The Daily Tar Heel’s Caroline Horne spoke with Chapel Hill resident and “Jeopardy!” winner Marko Saric about his local connection and experience ...

'Meet me there': Community members anticipate Carrboro Day celebration

“Carrboro Day is a celebration of our town and the people in it but certainly it is another opportunity for some of our departments and Town staff to ...