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How the recent heavy rains led to Carrboro's stormwater management plan

By Diane Adame | April 22

“I think that there’s not only issues of the storm events, but the fact that our own infrastructure doesn’t even meet the current standards.”

Here's what you missed at last week's CHCCS Board of Education meeting

By Jamey Cross | April 22

The board discussed the disproportionality in disciplinary actions on the basis of race, voting on the new member and the renovations for Frank Porter ...

Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes

By Ares Zerunyan | April 22

A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford ...

Residents of the Rogers Road community gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of a new facility that will serve as a place to gather and to nurture, educate and protect the children.

Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project

By Ben Humphries | April 22

Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council ...

What happens when 10 students live in a house meant for four?

By Anna Pogarcic | April 21

501A North St., zoned as a single-family residence, was recently condemned for having 10 students living inside.

Column: Doing my part

April 21

Column: We need the people who need affordable housing

April 21

Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle

By Daniel Petrucci | April 21

Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.

After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit

By Crystal Yu | April 21

“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."

Help Go With the Flow make period products more accessible

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 17

The third annual Go With The Flow benefit will be happening Saturday evening, hosted by the Orange County Social Club.

What's next for transportation in Chapel Hill? This group has answers

By Alice Bennett | April 17

NEXT, an interest group of community leaders and residents, is seeking alternative public transportation options for Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents ...

Carrboro recognizes town’s history with new truth plaque about namesake Julian Carr

By Aislinn Antrim | April 17

This historical plaque of Carrboro raises an ethical debate: “Telling the truth during an era when there’s a rise in racism and a rise in hatred is ...

Susan Romaine announces candidacy for Carrboro Board of Aldermen

By Michael Meeks | April 17

"She’s a problem solver. She is someone who jumps into anything with both feet.”

New Hope Elementary School teacher suspended amid child pornography investigation

By Jonny Cook | April 16

Investigators are not currently aware of any students at New Hope Elementary being the subject of photographs.

The light rail might be gone, but a train could still be coming to Orange County

By Henry Haney | April 16

Hillsborough has secured over eight million dollars in funding for a new train station. Amtrak plans to offer two passenger routes that would connect ...

The Varsity Theatre might be getting renovated soon ... or not

By Ryan Smoot | April 16

As a recommendation from the Varsity Theatre Task Force, Chapel Hill was advised not to purchase and renovate The Varsity after a meeting on Monday.

How was Orange County affected by this weekend's heavy rain?

By Brent Van Vliet | April 16

“It’s important to note just how much rain we had. In a seven day period, the Town of Chapel Hill had almost five inches of rain, which is pretty ...

Orange County just passed a resolution on UNC's handling of Confederates on campus

By Anna Pogarcic | April 16

According to the resolution, Orange County wants to partner with UNC to help students and the community feel safe and to offer education about law enforcement. ...

Climate group presents petition to get Chapel Hill 100 percent renewable by 2050

By Crystal Yu | April 15

Local citizens introduced a petition to the Chapel Hill town council that seeks 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the year 2050.

'Please remember them': father of murdered Muslim students testifies to U.S. House

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 15

Mohammad Abu-Salha recounted the tragic murder of three of his family members, the autopsy, the victims' humanitarian work and the violence targeted at ...