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New traffic signal on MLK aims to reduce traffic, increase pedestrian safety

By Drew Wayland | April 2

In an effort to keep drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists safe, the town of Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) began ...

Chapel Hill bus stops will become more accessible for people with disabilities

By Doug Dubrowski | April 2

Many of Chapel Hill’s bus stops are over thirty years old, but the town is in the process of giving them an upgrade to comply with the Americans with ...

Campus Health offers students ways to promote mental health.

An HIV prevention drug is available in Orange County. Why don't people know about it?

By Claire Willmschen | April 2

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention drug that is taken daily as a pill. While it is currently not well known, PrEP reduces the risk of ...

Chapel Hill staple Spanky's closes after 40 years on Franklin Street

By Molly Horak | April 1

Generations of Spanky’s patrons reminisce on the restaurant's memorable imprint on Chapel Hill culture as it closed its doors for the last time. ...

Spanky's Bar and Grill to close March 31

By Molly Horak | March 30

Spanky's Bar and Grill, a Franklin Street staple, will close Saturday after 40 years.

A car caught on fire on Raleigh Road on March 29.

Vehicle on Raleigh Road caught fire

By Rebecca Ayers | March 29

A car on Raleigh Road caught fire Thursday around 6:10 p.m. A lane of Raleigh Road is now blocked off by the Chapel Hill Police Department and the Fire ...

Chapel Hill High School renovations are in the works

By Sophia Wilhelm | March 28

Chapel Hill High is around 60 years old and falling apart, but expect renovations to begin this summer, if plans are approved by the town council. ...

Think you pay too much to live in Chapel Hill? UNC is responding to high rent prices.

By Sophia Wilhelm | March 27

A little more than half of UNC undergraduates live off campus, which has led to steep rent prices and efforts from the University to attract more students ...

Burgers, ice cream and pharmaceuticals: All up in your business for March 27

By Mickayla McCann | March 27

Check out the latest business developments in Chapel Hill.

Need a cheap lunch option on Franklin Street? We're here to help

By Lauren Talley | March 26

Running out of meal swipes? Tired of the dining hall? Looking for a lunch spot that won't make your parents call you in anger because you've spent too ...

Southpoint Mall receives several bomb threats over two days

By Rebecca Ayers | March 26

A series of four bomb threats were called into Southpoint Mall on Sunday, and two additional threats were called in Monday. The investigation is ...

Residents say $10 million affordable housing bond referendum not enough

By Marin Wolf | March 25

“I’ve certainly been convinced that we need to do a bond, there’s no doubt in my mind about that,” said councilperson Michael Parker. ...

Free bus fare is not just good for the town, it's good for love too

By Michael Taffe | March 25

The free bus system serving the Chapel Hill area doesn't just save foot traffic for exhausted students. It also fosters love at first sight. The ...

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Town to sell bonds for American Legion property purchase, despite complaints from residents

By Marin Wolf | March 22

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted to sell $4.3 million of the 2015 referendum bonds on Wednesday to complete the purchase of the American ...

Charlotte's new light rail extension connects students and citizens to their city

By Doug Dubrowski | March 22

Charlotte's new light rail extension offers students affordable transportation and gives them access to more entertainment and job opportunities.

Residents of the Homestead Mobile Home Park are required to move their homes or face eviction.

Time is ticking as Orange County plans for displaced mobile home residents

By Mickayla McCann | March 21

Residents of Homestead mobile home park have until the end of the month to relocate, or face eviction. Here's how Orange County is trying to help.

Review: Shanghai Dumpling, the restaurant you've always wanted to try

By Mattias Miller | March 21

Ditch your traditional takeout place because one restaurant on Franklin Street offers anything and everything dumpling.

Glasshalfull, a restaurant and wine shop in Carrboro, NC, donates portions of profits on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Pizza, Peruvian food and charitable donations: All up in your business for March 20

By Spencer Carney | March 20

From pizza hot off the press to charitable donations, take a peek at this week's tasty new business developments in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill jump rope team triumphed in world contest in Tokyo

By Brooke Bauman | March 18

The Bouncing Bulldogs of Chapel Hill made history in Japan by bringing the first all-female all-American group to the contest, which advanced to the final ...

Light rail project coordinators still optimistic about receiving federal funding

By Doug Dubrowski | March 18

“We’re confident that as the negotiations move forward at the federal level that lawmakers will continue to recognize the value of transit and continue ...