The OC Report -

Chapel Hill Town Council hears updates on mobility plan, discusses West Rosemary Street development

By Isabela Zawistowska | April 17

The Chapel Hill Town Council held a public hearing Monday to discuss the town's mobility plan and Franklin Street celebrations after the UNC men's basketball ...

The Board of County Commissioners gave money to El Centro Hispano, however the community has expressed some concern.

Orange County using Social Justice Funds to support local refugees and immigrants

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 17

The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved using $79,628 to go toward El Centro Hispano, the Refugee Community Partnership and the Refugee Support ...

(CROP OUT THE TWO PEOPLE ON THE LEFT) Steve Schlosser (left), 58, and Alex Feltch, 25, who comprise the band Sonic Impact, perform at Push Play Sing, an event that provides musical engagement for people in the community with developmental disabilities. The event took place at the Chapel Hill Community Center on Friday, April 14.

Push Play Sing concert showcases performers with disabilities

By Sarah Cheek | April 17

The second annual Push Play Sing concert was held Friday at the Chapel Hill Community Center.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses downtown parking and Orange County Transit Plan

By Grace Caroline Larcade | April 13

The Chapel Hill Town Council discuss parking options for the town and the Orange County Transit Plan at a work session Wednesday night. Staff writer Grace ...

Cleo Caldwell is a permanent resident in the Northside neighborhood, growing up in the same house she currently lives in.

Student renters and long-term residents in Northside are adjusting

By Samantha Scott and Lauren Talley | April 13

The Northside neighborhood in Chapel Hill is an unusual blend of long-time residents and student renters cycling in and out with the school year.

Carrboro recently used naloxone, a medication used to reverse an overdose, for the fifth time.

Carrboro police administer Naloxone for fifth time since October 2014

By Molly Horak | April 12

When Carrboro police officers responded to a call Sunday, they found a person in an apparent opioid overdose.

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen and community members hear a presentation on tiny homes by Planning Director Patricia McGuire at their weekly meeting.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss town communications and potential tiny homes at meeting

By Kaia Findlay | April 11

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed a town communications plan and the possibility of bringing tiny homes to Carrboro on Tuesday night.

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) goes up for a shot in No. 5 UNC’s 90-83 win over No. 17 Duke on March 4th in the Smith Center. Berry finished with a team-high 28 points and five made 3-pointers.

UNC and Duke athletes join for ACC Sportsmanship Week at local schools

By Ismail Conze | April 11

Plenty of people will tell you the UNC-Duke rivalry is one of the greatest in all of sports — but student-athletes from both schools are putting aside ...

Defendants expected to be added to Chandler Kania wrongful death lawsuit

By From staff and wire reports | April 11

About 15 defendants are expected to be added to the wrongful death lawsuit against former UNC student Chandler Kania, according to Raleigh attorney Shawn ...

UNC's national title boosts profits for businesses, schools

By Nic Rardin and Carrie Polen | April 10

The Atlantic Coast Conference and the town of Chapel Hill are sharing in the success of UNC's men's basketball national title win April 3, with money ...

Dr. Pamela Baldwin is the new superintendent of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Nash.

Q&A with new CHCCS Superintendent Pam Baldwin

By Ashton Eleazer | April 10

This month, Pam Baldwin began work as the superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Staff writer Ashton Eleazer sat down with Baldwin to ask ...

All Up In Your Business: Chapel Hill Public Library raises money for library system

By Molly Horak | April 10

The Chapel Hill Public Library held a Big Book Sale over the weekend to raise money for the library system.

The restaurant Tom+Chee on E Main St in Carrboro has closed, to be replaced by "One Fish Two Fish."

All Up In Your Business: One Fish Two Fish opened April 5

By Molly Horak | April 10

The Hawaiian cuisine features fresh fish served over rice or lettuce, with a variety of toppings and sauces.

Orange, Wake ranked as North Carolina's healthiest counties in recent report

By Erik Beene and Rebecca Ayers | April 10

Wake and Orange counties are the healthiest counties in North Carolina, according to a recent report.

Parking meters now allow people to park on Franklin Street for up to three hour intervals instead of two.

Chapel Hill extends on-street parking time limit to 3 hours

By Kaia Findlay | April 10

The Town of Chapel Hill extended maximum time limits for on-street parking in downtown Chapel Hill from two to three hours on April 1 to reduce stress ...

All Up In Your Business: Homestead Aquatic Center plans to reopen April 17

By Molly Horak | April 9

The Homestead Aquatics Center will reopen April 17 after a leak in the pipes forced the pool to shut down on Jan. 17.

Tim & Megan Toben speak to friends and supporters of their project, The Honeysuckle Tea House outside of Carrboro in Chapel Hill, on Saturday March 22nd 2014. The Tea House is a collaborative project that began with a kickstarter page. It's set to open this March

Honeysuckle Tea House, an outdoor getaway, reopens after winter in Chapel Hill

By Lydia Tolley | April 7

A local destination that provides relaxation for busy Chapel Hillians has reopened.

Police believe none injured in shooting on Thursday afternoon

By From staff and wire reports | April 6

Chapel Hill police responded to shots fired on Trinity Court in Chapel Hill on Thursday at 4:23 p.m.

A For Rent sign in the Northside neighborhood. In February (I think ?? check with the writer) rent prices increased by 6 percent.

Competition for housing helps drive Chapel Hill rent up to highest in state

By Sarah Cheek | April 6

Chapel Hill rent prices are rising — in February, the town saw a 6 percent jump in rent, according to a recent report on rental markets around the country. ...

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discusses transit, plans for parking deck

By Lauren Talley | April 6

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss the Orange County Transit Plan and options for the Rosemary Sunset Parking Deck. Staff writer ...