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'The best of small-town America': Hillsborough Mayor reflects on 14-year career

By Jamey Cross | June 24

“I could talk about Hillsborough forever,” Stevens said. “But the bottom line, really, is that being mayor was the best thing I’ve ever done.” ...

Chapel Hill Town Council to proceed with coal ash clean-up proposal

By Jamey Cross | June 24

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on June 12 to allocate funds to the cleanup of the former coal ash infill at the Chapel Hill Police Station ...

Column: Interfaith leaders call for Orange County Schools to do better

June 24

An open letter to the OCS board from several different members of the religious community of Orange County

Chapel Hill Fire Department responds to fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

By Marin Wolf | June 21

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen early on Friday afternoon. The current cause of the fire is unknown. ...

Chapel Hill Transit to purchase three electric buses

By Marin Wolf | June 17

Chapel Hill Transit is looking to add three new electric busses to its fleet within the next 18 months.

A Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus drives toward Chapel Hill High School.

Column: Students should be able to identify as non-binary on school forms

June 17

I mean, what are you afraid of? After all, it’s just a box.

Man arrested after home invasion is thwarted by 11-year-old with machete

By Marin Wolf | June 17

A man faces charges following a breaking and entering incident that was stopped by a machete-wielding 11-year-old.

Residents critique traffic plan at third Wegmans community input meeting

By Marin Wolf | June 14

As the Town of Chapel Hill prepares to see Wegmans join the community, some residents near the future site of the large grocer are concerned about the ...

Craig Hicks given three life sentences for murders of three Muslim students

By Marin Wolf | June 13

Today a small moment of justice was brought to the Durham County Courthouse as Craig Hicks was handed a ruling of three consecutive life sentences in ...

The 4th of July fireworks display in Kenan Stadium.

Fourth of July fireworks won't be in Kenan. Here's where to celebrate in Chapel Hill

By Brent Van Vliet | June 11

The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has changed up its location this year following safety concerns from previous shows at Kenan Memorial ...

Column: The other side of summer

June 10

Later this week, school lets out for over 12,000 students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Most of these students eagerly await leisurely summers dotted with ...

All up in your business: Carrboro gastropub closes, Shanghai Dumpling condemned

By Marin Wolf | June 9

Here's the latest on local businesses in and around Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill leaders honored at Peace and Justice Plaza ceremony

By Marin Wolf | June 5

These two Chapel Hill legends had their names added to the plaque at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill on Wednesday morning.

Rev. Campbell poses for a portrait in front of the Rogers Road Community Center.

After over 40 years, sewer service in the Rogers Road Neighborhood is complete

By Marin Wolf | June 4

“We didn’t have any power, so we had to put people in office that thought like us, and that’s what we started doing,” Caldwell said. “And we ...

A day in the life of a Chapel Hill Transit driver

By Marin Wolf | June 3

The grip of Tammy McNair’s leather-gloved hands tightened as she watched the red light turn to green. Her foot eased off the brake as she spun the wide ...

Police K-9s are officers too, so this organization helps outfit them for the role

By Brent Van Vliet | June 2

It's not just about looking on-duty, but being protected from threats when these K-9s enter high-risk situations. Thanks to a grant from Vested Interest ...

Carrboro Farmers' Market celebrates 40th birthday with cake and community

By Marin Wolf | June 2

The Carrboro Farmers' Market hasn't always looked the same or been in the same location, but the mission is still the same: selling locally-made products ...

Column: Colors of pride

June 2

"What exactly is symbolized by each color of the Pride flag, the visual representation of the LGBTQ+ community?"

Chapel Hill police remind drivers to be vigilant following increased accidents

By Meredith Radford | May 29

Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.

Sheriff Albert "Lindy" Pendergrass and grandson Carver Williams at Williams' high school graduation.

Remembering former Orange County Sheriff Albert "Lindy" Pendergrass

By Marin Wolf | May 27

Selfless, hardworking, often tough and disciplined, and determined. The Daily Tar Heel remembers Albert "Lindy" Pendergrass, family man, eight-time Orange ...