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CASA nonprofit to build more affordable housing in Chapel Hill-Carrboro

By Grace Caroline Larcade | April 6

CASA, a nonprofit that builds affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by building more affordable ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses affordable housing, pedestrian paths and Land Use Management Ordinance

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 6

The Chapel Hill Town Council meeting Wednesday night started with applause for the UNC men’s basketball team’s national championship win.

Due to a tornado warning Monday evening, He’s Not Here canceled its outdoor screening plans for the NCAA championship game.

Weather changes students' viewing plans at He's Not

By Doug Dubrowski | April 5

Harsh weather Monday night caused trouble for Tar Heel fans looking to watch the game outside at screenings hosted by different venues around Chapel Hill. ...

Carolina Coffee Shop has served Chapel Hill residents and students as the longest continuously operating restaurant in North Carolina since 1922.

Carolina Coffee Shop, a 95-year-old institution, for sale on Franklin

By Molly Horak | April 5

Daniel Austin was working as a server at Carolina Coffee Shop when a couple came in and asked to sit at a specific table by the window. When he asked ...

Thousands rush Franklin Street in celebration of UNC's National Championship victory

By Erin Kolstad | April 4

After the last seconds on the game clock ticked away, thousands of UNC students and Chapel Hill residents prepared to run to Franklin Street.

Some residents who own properties in the Historic District are upset with how the district is run and the lack of representation they feel in the decision making process for home projects.

Community members dissatisfied with Historic District Commission

By Carrie Polen | April 2

Residents of Chapel Hill’s Franklin-Rosemary Historic District are calling for change in the Historic District Commission due to ongoing tensions over ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council develops American Legion task force

By Lidia Davis | April 2

The Town of Chapel Hill has been in the process of purchasing the 36-acre American Legion property on Legion Road since December.

Tom Shaw (left) and Craig Williams (right) discuss records at the Carrboro Record and CD Show. Williams has been collecting records since he was in high school.

Records and CDs make a comeback at bi-annual Carrboro show Sunday

By Gabrielle Micchia | April 2

Gerry Williams held his first Carrboro CD and Record Show in 2003, and the event is now so popular that he holds it twice a year.

All Up in Your Business: BSkis has a new store owner

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 2

Biski’s on Franklin Street has a new store owner- but don’t fear, the menu won’t change.

All up in your business: Carrboro Farmers’ Market celebrates the start of summer hours

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 2

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market began its regular summer hours on April 1 and will begin the Wednesday Market season on April 5.

All up in your business: Chopt Creative Salad Company is coming to Chapel Hill

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 2

Chopt Creative Salad Company is coming to Chapel Hill for their second Triangle location.

Victim in stable condition after shooting near campus on Friday

By From staff and wire reports | April 2

The victim of a shooting on East Rosemary Street Friday morning is in stable condition after receiving multiple gunshot wounds.

Local leaders react to Thursday's partial HB2 repeal

By Jane Little | March 31

Local leaders expressed mixed opinions following the swift passage of House Bill 142, a bipartisan bill to partially repeal House Bill 2.

Town officials discuss plans for new housing development off Homestead Road

By Gabrielle Micchia | March 31

Plans are in the works for a new housing development in Chapel Hill. The plans are in the early stages but will include either town homes or apartments ...

Michelle Johnson to step down from Carrboro Board of Aldermen

By Kaia Findlay | March 30

Change is coming for the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Board of Aldermen member Michelle Johnson announced her plan to resign in May on Tuesday. ...

The varsity football program at East Chapel Hill High School has been cancelled due to a lack of student interest. Photo Courtesy of Ryan Johnson.

East Chapel Hill High School won't have a varsity football team in 2017

By Gregory Hall | March 30

Local high schools have recently experienced a lack of student interest in football programs.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen talks pest management, HB2 at Tuesday's meeting

By Erik Beene | March 29

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss integrated pest management and the local impact of House Bill 2. Staff writer Erik Beene live-tweeted ...

The Town of Chapel Hill is taking resident input on the Rosemary Street development plan.

Development plan for West Rosemary Street will address residents' concerns

By Luke Schrager | March 29

Over the past few months, the Town of Chapel Hill has been listening to the input of town residents on what they want to see in the Rosemary Street developmental ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners discusses changing election method for board members

By Molly Horak | March 29

The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to hear annual reports from county boards and discuss the election method for board members. Staff ...

All Up In Your Business: Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar is now 'Esperanza'

By Maddy Arrowood | March 27

Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar’s location in Carrboro has changed its name to Esperanza.