Politicans and community members gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“One of the key parts of his message is that we are called to be our brothers' and sisters’ keepers — that we have an obligation in our short time ...

'This is an open book': Rolling African American history museum stops in Chapel Hill

“I think it is important because to understand why discrimination and racial injustice persists, we need to understand the depths of the exploitation ...

Franklin Street welcomes Raleigh brewery, Gizmo Brew Works, in a familiar space

The new location is bringing new beers and a fresh addition to Chapel Hill's nightlife.

Column: Our community has a chronic condition, and we're treating the symptoms

Erik Valera is the chief operating officer of CommunityWorx, a nonprofit organization that seeks to benefit education and equity in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro ...

Meet the new executive director of housing nonprofit Community Home Trust

“All of the trends — income trends, demographic trends, trends of developing housing — are all working against us,” Dowling said. “It’s really ...

Student art brings color to the Lincoln Center year-round

Brenda Whiteman, the school district's arts coordinator, said the student work's art show this year will take place on April 20-22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 ...

McKissick passes the torch to Michaux in the N.C. Senate

Following the resignation of Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr., D-Durham, Henry "Mickey" Michaux was formally appointed as the senator of District 20. 

Duke Energy customers in store for a rate hike to cover coal ash excavation

After a years-long clash between Duke Energy and North Carolina activists over coal ash clean-up, the excavation to come will be the largest effort in ...

UNC grad becomes first Black female pilot for N.C. National Guard

"It was like an out-of-body experience," Lindsey Jefferies said when she first helped fly a plane during her time in her high school's JROTC. 

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP president talks community engagement and expansion

In a conversation with senior writer Amena Saad, Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP President Anna Richards discusses the most rewarding and challenging parts ...

Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting

At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and ...

New decade, same Sutton's: Patrons reminisce on legacy of a Tar Heel classic

The fact that Sutton’s was packed at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday is a testament to why they have managed to stay in business since 1923. 2020 marks the 10th ...

Post HB2, North Carolina may have its first transgender legislators

North Carolina has never had an openly transgender individual serve in the state legislature. In 2020, that could change.  Two openly transgender ...

All up in your business: Two new restaurants to open locations in Carrboro

In February, Carrboro will become home to two new restaurants - Thai Station and Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas. 

Universities are preparing for the future of dreamers amid DACA's potential rollback

Students who have benefitted from DACA are now facing uncertainty as a decision on the program's future rests in the hands of the Supreme Court. At the ...

Report details risks to N.C. coastline from planned offshore drilling

North Carolina is one of ten East Coast states that are fighting the Trump Administration's proposal to expand offshore drilling. Although some people ...

Column: New year, new elections, new coverage

Confederate group in Silent Sam deal accused of violating tax and campaign finance laws

The North Carolina Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc. has for years been violating federal tax laws, operating a political action committee in ...

North Carolina might have a new congressional seat after 2020 census

The lack of census data on military personal overseas may result in the addition of a congressional district in North Carolina.