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Human Relations Commission panel sparks conversation about free speech

By Amena Saad | October 29

The discussion featured three panelists: legal expert and UNC Law School professor Ted Shaw, BOCC Commissioner Mark Dorosin, and activist-entrepreneur ...

Chapel Hill is debating on the best way to implement bus rapid transit

By Niharika Vattikonda | October 29

Town officials are advocating for the construction of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit route, the first rapid transit system in the region. The route ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools suspend use of dogs in random drug searches

By Taylor Heeden | October 28

On Sept. 3, parents were alerted by email to a random search that occurred at Carrboro High School.

Kay Hagan, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina, dies at 66

By Michael Taffe | October 28

Kay Hagan, who served both in the N.C. Senate and U.S. Senate, died from complications from a brain disease on Monday morning. Family, friends, and Senators ...

Halloween on Franklin, 2018 use this one

No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night

By Audrey Selley | October 28

As students prepare for Halloween at UNC this year, Chapel Hill police let people know what they should and should not do.

Your local guide to the 2019 Chapel Hill-Carrboro elections

By Jamey Cross , Anna Pogarcic and Michael Taffe | October 27

Local election season is here in Orange County, so we broke down exactly what you need to know about the candidates in each of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro ...

Over a year after being killed by a security guard, DeAndre Ballard is not forgotten

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 27

Students at NCCU remember the death of DeAndre Ballard a year later.

'It’s time for fair maps in North Carolina': Discussion continues on state district lines

By Ben Humphries | October 27

The state court agreed with the plaintiffs and declared the redrawn maps unconstitutional on Sept. 3, and ordered them redrawn again by Sept. 19.

Majority of endangered species in the U.S. are plants. Here's what that means for N.C.

By David Saff | October 27

“We're putting ourselves out of business in a big way. A lot of people say, 'Oh, I'm worried about the Earth,'" he said. "I'm not worried about the ...

Warehouse Apartments sale generates upgrades and rent increases for residents

By Sonia Rao | October 27

The Preiss Company, a student housing real estate investor based in Raleigh, recently acquired the apartments from the previous owner, the New York City-based ...

Column: North Carolina needs nonpartisan redistricting

October 27

Verla Insko, the state representative for District 56 in the General Assembly, talks about the need for nonpartisan redistricting.

Candidates swarm voters with policy objectives at 'speed dating' event

By Amirsaman Zahabioun and Mark Morrison | October 25

On Oct. 23, the Democratic Women of Orange County (DWOC) hosted a “Date with the Candidates” speed dating event at the Chapel Hill Public Library, ...

Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy

By Diane Adame | October 24

On Nov. 14 and 16, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy, a two-day event aimed to improve the community's understanding ...

The state's largest organ donation organization is moving to Chapel Hill

By Hannah Correll | October 24

"Chapel Hill is a hub for medical innovation and world-class health care, and the mission of Carolina Donor Services ties in closely with the strengths ...

Do you look both ways? How Chapel Hill and Carrboro try to promote pedestrian safety

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 24

After a pedestrian was injured in a collision on Tuesday, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are taking measures to ensure pedestrian safety. ...

CHCCS Board discusses Glenwood Elementary's zoning process

By Crystal Yu | October 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district met on Monday to discuss the changes being made to Glenwood Elementary School’s policy on enrolling new ...

For this Chapel Hill company, home comes in the form of hot pepper relish

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 24

“Family history surrounds me on Cottage Lane — a street I have known all my life,” Swan said in a press release. “We are proud of the lineage ...

Young voters aren't participating in Orange County. Here's what we know.

By Julianna Robbins | October 23

Students have very different wants out of local government, but the registration and voting rate of people age 18-25 is quite low.

'A lost opportunity': Carrboro Aldermen approve shopping center amid public criticism

By Blake Weaver | October 23

Carrboro residents express frustration over the Board of Aldermen's decision Tuesday to approve the building of a shopping center in Carrboro.

Eno River Mill to become multi-use arts facility

By Jackson Davis | October 23

The Orange County Board of Commissioners agreed to implement phase 1 of the Eno River Mills Arts Project to offer affordable art space to the community. ...