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The New Orleans Masquerade band plays at the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk in Carrboro

More than 300 residents join CROP Walk for local and global hunger relief

By Burhan Kadibhai | April 10

"Be Good. Do Good."

Charles Scott Day without the Charles Scott: Event planned without notifying him

By Benjamin Albano | April 7

This Saturday will mark the 50th anniversary of Charles Scott’s acceptance to UNC.

HB 2 has ‘Wicked’ repercussions across NC

By Jenni Ciesielski | April 7

Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz is no longer singing the praises of North Carolina.

County commissioners bring five topics to general assembly

By Lindsey Hoover | April 7

The Orange County Board of Commissioners came up with five topics to discuss with their legislators at the N.C. General Assembly short session on April ...

Elliot (8), of Carrboro, breaks a board as one of the many activities at Carrboro Open Streets festival on Sunday April 10th, on Weaver St.

Open Streets returns to Carrboro

By Lauren Miller | April 7

Weaver Street in Carrboro will be closed off to traffic on Sunday to encourage residents to come out and get active.

Chapel Hill Transit looks into revamping bus stops

By Brooke Fisher | April 7

On any given day, hundreds of Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents rely on Chapel Hill Transit to get them to and from work, school and businesses.

Stacey Yusko, the executive director of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels, speaks at a celebration event.

Meals on Wheels celebrates 40 years of service

By John Foulkes | April 6

Meals on Wheels held an event Wednesday to celebrate 40 years of community service in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Chapel Hill Town Council takes proactive approach to American Legion

By Brooke Fisher | April 6

The American Legion lot on Legion Road could become home to a luxury apartment complex.

Points for Pizza: App rewards students for staying off their phones in class

By Piper Anderson | April 6

If students put their phones away for long enough, they can earn Franklin Street discounts.

Cheers to 50 years of the NC Botanical Garden

By Ryan Salchert | April 5

When the North Carolina Botanical Garden celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 10, it will do so with pint glasses raised.

Giszelle is one of the co-founders of the Herban Garden.

Local project supports social movement

By Rebecca Ayers | April 5

Herban Garden is an organization founded by two UNC students aimed at informing youth about sustainability practices and food cultivation.

Chapel Hill makes moves to liven up street safety with colorful crosswalks

By Alexis Hinnant | April 5

In Chapel Hill, efforts to liven up street safety and visibility are beginning with the new addition of colorful crosswalks.

What did you do for the game last night?

By Alexis Hinnant | April 5

After arguably the most important game for UNC this year, staff writer Alexis Hinnant asked people in Chapel Hill: "What did you do for the game last ...

No more discrimination cases in NC courts thanks to HB2

By Ryan Salchert | April 3

For victims of workplace discrimination, suing in state court is no longer an option under House Bill 2. Section 3.2 of the bill states that discrimination ...

Mandi and Jamie McMenamy celebrated the anniversary of Krave Kava Bar's opening on E. Main St. in Carrboro on Sat. April 2

Krave kava bar celebrates first anniversary

By Matt Lopez | April 3

After occupying its spot on Carrboro’s West Main Street for the past year, Krave has become much more than a bar.

Chapel Hill ready for a Carolina victory

By Brooke Fisher | March 31

March may be over, but the madness isn’t done just yet. As the Tar Heels prep for the big game Saturday night against Syracuse, the Chapel Hill Police ...

Town will not change its values

By John Foulkes | March 31

The passing of House Bill 2 has left members of Chapel Hill government upset and unsure of what's to come.

WCHL Manager Jan Bolick talks station's past, present, future at downtown meeting

By Zac Lowell | March 31

Jan Bolick, general manager of WCHL, spoke Thursday at DSI Comedy Theater on the radio station's past, present and future.

Business owner proposes to end hunger in half of a decade

By Burhan Kadibhai | March 31

Ruffin Slater, general manager of Hillsborough's Weaver Street Market, has challenged local government and businesses to eliminate world hunger in ...

HB2 affects more than just bathrooms

By Nicole Gonzalez | March 30

Public outrage decrying violations of LGBT rights from House Bill 2 has been widespread, but less attention has been given to the bill’s restrictions ...