Meet CHCCS's three newest principals

The district is excited to have a fresh perspective and renewed energy. 

Chapel Hill Police investigating shooting on MLK Jr. Blvd.

On Wednesday, July 11, Chapel Hill resident Zackary Richard Upton was shot multiple times at 1751 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Chapel Hill encourages civic engagement with the Peoples Academy

"These aren't folks who serve on boards of commission or that we recognize from town council meetings, so that’s something that we’re really excited ...

Maurice Jones announced as new Chapel Hill town manager

Jones most recently worked as city manager for Charlottesville, VA for eight years.

The Campaign for Carolina added three more co-chairs in its final phase

As of July 2, the campaign has raised $2.12 billion, garnered 152,524 donors and received 290,083 gifts. The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $4.25 ...

Light rail project is possible again but has tight deadline

“They had strong political backers, big funders of theirs calling them up and questioning them on why were they going to do this crazy thing." This ...

The "unflappable" Roger Stancil says goodbye after a dozen years as town manager

For retiring Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil, his first goal was to become president. Then he realized how much a city manager can make an impact. ...

Fried chicken and coffee partnerships: All up in your business for June 19

Lula's, Spanky's replacement, hopes to be a more down to earth restaurant with inexpensive meals.

Fatal car crash in Carrboro sparks questions over intersection's safety

“That is our busiest intersection, and you have a speed limit there of 45, so I think any time you have high volumes of traffic and higher speeds, you’re ...

Awards, animals and breweries: All Up in Your Business for June 1

A new business venture opened this month in addition to a Franklin street staple achieving recognition for its hospitality.

Plan Your Weekend: May 24-27

Local districts struggle for safety as the school shooting epidemic plagues the U.S.

"It's a huge undertaking, but the demands being made on schools today are greater than ever before in the history of this country,” said Stephen Halkiotis, ...

Mildred Council, owner of the historic Mama Dip’s Kitchen restaurant, dies at 89

Mildred "Mama Dip" Council opened her restaurant in 1976 with just $64. She passed away this week as a Chapel Hill legend.

Has Carrboro felt more peaceful than usual lately? It's probably thanks to these monks

The sand mandela intended to bring peace and harmony to Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

Plan Your Weekend: May 17-20

Dogs, emo music and a whole lot of food — if you are looking for something to do with your family, partner, new subletter or classmate from your eight-person ...

Retired Hillsborough K-9 police dog dies after eight years of service

Retired Hillsborough K-9 Officer Talon died peacefully at age 14 on Saturday, April 21 at home surrounded by his family at his favorite spot in the woods ...

Local boutique, Vivid Emporium, gives back to West African communities

Kadiatu Kamara's new boutique, Vivid Emporium, not only provides stylish fashion choices, but also gives back to her native country of Sierra Leone and ...

Town council adopts resolution for 2018 legislative goals

The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted its legislative agenda for the 2018 session of the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday, which includes two ...

Food Review: Trolly Stop's new "Impossible Burger" might be too real

Located right on Franklin Street, Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a typical college campus burger and hot dog joint. Staff writer Laura Brummett visited to try ...