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The Lumina Theater to close in September

By Dylan Lamphier | July 16

The Lumina Theater at Southern Village will close its doors this fall.

Hops Burger Bar on Franklin Street is closed for good

By Brian Keyes | July 15

Franklins Street goers have been puzzled by the restaurant's sudden closing. Here is the latest.

Focus groups examine Chapel Hill Transit's NS route replacement, the NS-BRT project

By Marin Wolf | July 15

Bus riders, cyclists, business owners and residents gathered on the weekend of Friday, July 12 to discuss the bus stations that will be a part of the ...

Column: Chapel Hill's role in combating climate change

July 15

"The social and health benefits of walkable neighborhoods, the green spaces that we will create, and the greenways that will be constructed will all promote ...

Brian foard makes biscuits at the sunrise Biscuit Kitchen on Tuesday. The kitchen’s fried chicken biscuit was named best breakfast in the state.

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen aims to reopen later this month following June fire

By Marin Wolf | July 10

David Allen and the employees at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen are eager to get back open, but first, the store must address rewiring issues caused by an electrical ...

The most emu-sing story you'll read today: Wild bird spotted around Orange County

By Meredith Radford | July 9

“That’s very strange to look out of your window and see an emu in your yard,” Fox said.

Confederate group avoids counter-protestors in latest demonstration

By Jamey Cross | July 9

Confederates and counter-demonstrators were dispersed among Chapel Hill and surrounding areas on Sunday, bringing the community unofficial renaming events ...

Here's who's running in this fall's local elections

By Jamey Cross and Marin Wolf | July 8

Here is a comprehensive list of all of the candidates that have filed thus far.

Column: When considering Carrboro paid parking, it doesn't have to be all or nothing

July 7

"Our town government should not pick and choose winners and losers in any project. "

Chapel Hill police issue warrant for suspect in SECU robbery case

By Brian Keyes | July 7

Here's what happened with two recent robberies at the Chapel Hill State Employees' Credit Union locations.

The Town of Chapel Hill's Fourth of July festival dazzled patrons at Southern Village

By Brandon Standley | July 7

The Town of Chapel Hill hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration at Southern Village this year citing safety concerns following the laying of a new ...

Police searching for suspect following robbery at SECU on Pittsboro Street

By Marin Wolf | July 2

Chapel Hill Police are searching for a man after he demanded cash from a teller at the State Employees’ Credit Union on Pittsboro Street.

Chapel Hill residents run on Dunkin' for a year following grand opening

By Jamey Cross | July 2

Chapel Hill's newest Dunkin' location held its grand opening on Friday, June 28, with dozens of customers lining up before sunrise for a chance at free ...

Google's sweetest service? A trip to trick out Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill

By Marin Wolf | July 1

Employees from the Chapel Hill, Durham and Lenoir, North Carolina Google offices participated in the annual GoogleServe event, with this year's focus ...

Column: Register to run for your local government

By Marin Wolf | June 30

One of my favorite parts of this county is how involved its residents are in local government. They write letters, they speak up, they show up week after ...

All up in your business: Ice Cream, barbeque and biscuits

By Meredith Radford | June 27

As the times are changing, so are businesses in Chapel Hill. Check out what's new with your favorite local restaurants!

"He was prescribing justice": Remembering the life of Charles van der Horst

By Marin Wolf | June 27

“His mind was just in constant motion, and he was a driven person. I can’t explain it. I’ve never really met anybody that was as driven as he was ...

CHCCS teacher wins Fulbright Award, creates art with students around the world

By Meredith Radford | June 25

Sarah Cornette, an art teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district received a grant from the Fulbright Distinguished ...

AUIYB: Blue Spoon is cooling things down as talk about a Chapel Hill Dame's heats up

By Dylan Lamphier | June 24

Businesses are ever-changing in Chapel Hill. Check out some of the new, innovative local businesses and chains that are coming to the area.

The Hemp Store sees summer success, continues efforts for community involvement

By Dylan Lamphier | June 24

“To know we can help people in any type of way is what we do this for," The Hemp Store in Chapel Hill has seen success in educating the community and ...