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Chapel Hill Town Council brainstorms for UNC Master Plan at last week's meeting

By Taylor Heeden | September 29

For Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, finding a way to connect the University to the town is an important aspect of the Master Plan.

Column: How and why to vote

September 29

Gerry Cohen is a member of the Wake County Board of Elections breaks down why your vote matters and how you can exercise it in Orange County.

One dead, two injured in Franklin Street crash

By Jamey Cross | September 29

A fatal, two-motor-vehicle collision occurred on Franklin Street on Sunday afternoon.

Could a new hotel be coming to downtown Chapel Hill?

By Kayleigh Carpenter | September 27

The hotel is still in its early stages, but if approved, it could have 140 rooms and be up to seven stories tall.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations hope to 'enrich the community'

By Mark Morrison | September 26

For Hispanic Heritage Month, the Seymour Center in Orange County brought together people of all backgrounds to celebrate Hispanic culture and contributions ...

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29 years later, New Hope Jane Doe still unidentified

By Amirsaman Zahabioun | September 26

County officials hope that a new forensic illustration and ever-expanding communication in the community may help discover the identity of New Hope Jane ...

Here's what you need to know about the new collaborative Orange County Climate Council

By Brittany McGee | September 26

Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro joined together with local organizations to fight climate change, resulting in the formation of the Orange County ...

Video by Cedar Ridge students was one of nine screened at UN Assembly in New York

By Audrey Selley | September 26

Students at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough had their video selected as a winner of the MyWorld360° contest focused around sustainability. ...

How bars and restaurants on Franklin are trying to prevent underage drinking

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 25

Being in college isn't an excuse to drink underaged. Bar and restaurant owners in Chapel Hill are taking an extra step in preventing illegal alcohol consumption ...

How Glen Lennox will honor women trailblazers during its renovations

By Katherine Alissar Tannous | September 25

Glen Lennox's latest redevelopment project plans to honor feminine trailblazers by naming new buildings after women like Gwendolyn Harrison and Lucienne ...

'We go beyond that': PTA Thrift Shop's new name better aligns with its work

By Victoria Johnson | September 24

The decision fulfills the thrift shop’s recent agreement with the National PTA to drop 'PTA' from its name by the end of the year.

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Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week

By Niharika Vattikonda | September 24

Carrboro's Public Transportation Week not only provides opportunity for residents to learn and explore new routes around the Carrboro and Chapel Hill ...

Environmental activists are dubious of Duke Energy's ambitious goals

By Max Kurzman | September 24

The country's largest electricity provider announced its objective to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but activists remain skeptical.

Orange County dogs make a splash at 15th annual Dog Swim

By David Saff | September 23

Over 100 dogs took a dive into the Heritage Hills Recreation Club pool at the Orange County Animal Services 15th annual Dog Swim.

Chapel Hill Town Council talks technology, housing and overcoming language barriers

By Crystal Yu | September 23

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed upgrading technology, creating language support programs and developing affordable housing at Wednesday's meeting. ...

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New state legislative maps head to N.C. superior court for approval

By Brent Van Vliet | September 23

New legislative maps have passed in the N.C. Senate and N.C. House and now require approval from the three-judge panel in the Common Cause case to be ...

Book re-launch honors Town of Chapel Hill's 200th anniversary

By Elizabeth Egan | September 23

An architecture book is getting a re-launch as part of the Town of Chapel Hill's 200th anniversary celebration.

Carrboro participates in Global Climate Strike Week

By Taylor Heeden | September 22

Carrboro started its participation in the Global Climate Strike Week with a walkout on Friday. Involvement continued into Saturday with a town meeting ...

Cedar Ridge High selects interim principal after scheduling issues, school threats

By Alice Bennett | September 22

Mitchell Stensland has become interim principal of Cedar Ridge High School amid parental concerns about the school's previous administration.

Chapel Hill Public Library launches podcast about town and University monuments

By Anna Pogarcic | September 22

The Chapel Hill Public Library has launched a new podcast series in order to tell lesser-known stories about local public spaces and monuments.