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Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership announced collaboration with Habitat for Humanity at annual meeting Friday

By Rosie Loughran | January 20

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership presented a report and plans for 2017 on Friday at its annual meeting was held at DSI Comedy Theatre.

Man charged in December 2015 murder and armed robbery

By From staff and wire reports | January 20

The Carrboro Police Department charged a Chapel Hill man with first-degree murder and armed robbery from an incident that occurred in December 2015.

Susan Levy was named Citizen of the Year. Photo courtesy of Savanna Melton.

Director of Orange County Habitat for Humanity wins MLK citizenship award

By Rosie Loughran | January 20

Susan Levy, executive director of Orange County Habitat for Humanity, has dedicated the bulk of her professional career to community organizing and affordable ...

New mixed-use development to bring jobs to Chapel Hill, fix parking problem

By Elle Kehres | January 19

It looks as though Chapel Hill’s makeover is still not finished.

100 local businesses are promising a living wage

By Lauren Talley | January 19

The Orange County Living Wage initiative, a program encouraging business to compensate their employees fairly, has just certified its 100th employer — ...

Jasmin Mediterranean, The Bookshop, and Sweet Frog on Franklin St. are closing. Benny Cappella's and Linda's are killing it.

All Up In Your Business for Jan. 19, 2017

By Meghana Srikrishna and Kiana Cole | January 19

Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro has permanently closed its location on the corner of West Franklin and North Columbia streets.

Chapel Hill Town Council discussed subwatershed project and created a task force for strategic use of town properties

By Ismail Conze | January 19

"The Chapel Hill Town Council have approved a project to remove the 'Historic Airport Road' from MLK Jr. Boulevard street signs."

Stone fired pizza place moving into Jasmin's old space

By Kiana Cole | January 18

Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza is moving into Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro's old location on the corner of West Franklin Street and North Columbia Street.

Alicia Stemper, right, and Lydia Lavelle became domestic partners in 2011. Photo courtesy of Avery Stemper.

LGBTQ elected officials send open letter to President-elect Donald Trump

By Samantha Scott | January 18

Two elected officials in Carrboro joined more than 150 other LGBTQ officials across the U.S. in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, ...

Officer S. Dixon wears a body camera on his left shoulder in the Pit on Wednesday August 24th.

Carrboro to decide future of town's police body camera policy

By Hannah Wall | January 18

Police, cameras, action! On Jan. 10, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen met to discuss the updates on a new policy regarding the implementation of police ...

The NU departs from the Student Stores stop.

Chapel Hill looks to replace aging buses with newer models

By JP Gemborys | January 18

The town of Chapel Hill is moving forward in updating its aging fleet of Carolina blue transit buses.

Board of Aldermen discussed parking, transit at Tuesday's meeting

By Erik Beene | January 18

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss parking and transit plans.

Local Chapel Hill/Carrboro youth lead the march from Peace and Justice Plaza to First Baptist Church during Monday's MLK Jr Day Celebration.

Local NAACP hosts rally for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Lidia Davis | January 17

Chapel Hill resident CJ Suitt read “Chapel Hill,” a poem he wrote about his personal experiences growing up in Chapel Hill and the injustices he’s ...

Max is a young entrepreneur who has launched an app called Jobalo by his junior year in high school. He is also an intern at Team Wealth Investments.

East Chapel Hill junior creates app to help students score jobs

By Ismail Conze | January 17

Most high school students work fast-food or retail jobs, but East Chapel Hill High School junior Max Alway-Townsend has different plans.

Man arrested after Saturday night stabbing near Old Chicago

By From staff and wire reports | January 15

A man was transported to UNC Hospitals in serious condition following an altercation near Old Chicago Saturday night.

Local artists design colorful crosswalks to improve safety in town

By Lauren Talley | January 13

New colorful crosswalks designed by local artists are coming to five locations in Chapel Hill — hoping to increase pedestrian visibility.

Motions hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 in Craig Hicks trial

By Jane Little | January 13

At Thursday's hearing in Craig Stephen Hicks' death penalty case, Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson scheduled a motions hearing for Jan 31.

Once open, Might As Well Bar & Grill will offer inexpensive weekly deals on food and drinks and a lively ambiance for students.

Might as Well Bar and Grill aims to open on West Franklin this month

By Olivia Schaber | January 12

Might as Well Bar and Grill – a popular spot for college students in Wilmington – is opening a new location on West Franklin St. The restaurant and ...

Closures on Franklin Street due to seasonal business cycle

By Meghana Srikrishna | January 12

The start of a new semester usually means that Franklin Street is bustling with activity: businesses with doors wide open, students roaming the street ...

Jeff Lee, owner and beekeeper of Lee's Bees, removes a tray of bees from their hive.

Hillsborough abuzz after being named 35th Bee City USA

By Erin Kolstad | January 11

Hillsborough will soon be the bee’s knees.