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Carrboro to slow down downtown

By Alexis Hinnant | February 28

The speed limits in downtown Carrboro are an issue to some pedestrians.

Federal Transit Administration approves engineering of Chapel Hill-Durham light rail

By Burhan Kadibhai | February 28

A light rail transit project is expected to connect UNC Hospitals and Durham by the year 2026.

Chapel Hill to construct first inclusive playground

By Matthew Hardin | February 28

Chapel Hill’s children will soon have a new place to play. The Parks and Recreation Department is constructing its first fully inclusive playground. ...

Hit and run prompts discussion of task force for senior safety

By Jane Little | February 28

On Oct. 15, 2015, a senior pedestrian was killed in a hit and run on Homestead Road while crossing the street.

After the storm cleared, sunlight peaked through the clouds on Franklin Street Wednesday afternoon.

Fallen trees, power outages after storm

By Brooke Fisher | February 27

Wednesday afternoon saw weather conditions ripe for tornadoes.

UNC owns 21 properties, some with historic value

By Zac Lowell | February 25

Likely unknown to most residents of Chapel Hill, UNC owns 21 properties dotted around the county. Some of these properties have histories stretching back ...

The Northside Initiative, a project started in 2015, encouraged locals to move back into the Northside area.

A year out, Northside Neighborhood Initiative is making strides

By Brooke Fisher | February 25

Northside has seen its share of gentrification in the past 30 years.

Posters in business windows welcome refugees in Chapel Hill

By Matt Lopez | February 25

All around town, the image of a man sheltering a child in his coat has appeared.

Owner Gary Crunkleton speaks at the bar The Crunkleton on Franklin Street Thursday morning.

The Crunkleton aims to bring community together

By Jane Little | February 25

Gary Crunkleton, owner of the popular Franklin Street bar, The Crunkleton, focuses on one thing: providing a great experience for the community.

Lecture on socialism held by UNC professor

By Ryan Salchert | February 25

As Barry Maguire, a core faculty member of UNC’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics program, explained socialism, Maggie, his large dog, looked upon ...

Q&A with Joal Hall Broun, newly appointed school board member

By Nicole Gonzalez | February 24

Staff writer Nicole Gonzalez spoke with Joal Hall Broun, a newly appointed Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board member, about what she wants ...

Orange County recycling hit by dropping oil prices

By John Foulkes | February 24

The recycling industry is under pressure due to the global drop in oil prices.

Weather update: Tornado warning for Orange County canceled

By From staff and wire reports | February 24

Orange County will remain under a tornado warning until 5 p.m. at the latest, according to the last Alert Carolina message. All University operations ...

Orange County property reevaluation moving forward

By Kerry Lengyel | February 23

Durham resident Adam Sobsey said after Durham’s property tax reevaluation, the property value of his home roughly tripled.

Board of County Commissioners discusses possible firearm regulations

By Lindsey Hoover | February 23

Complaints of successive and irresponsible shooting at odd hours led to a discussion of firearm regulations at the Orange County Board of Commissioners ...

Chapel Hill to join AT&T's smart city program

By Megan Royer | February 23

Chapel Hill is collaborating with AT&T as a spotlight city to build a smart city framework that will better connect residents to the town through ...

Q&A with Orange County's new homeless program coordinator

By Olivia Schaber | February 23

Staff writer Olivia Schaber spoke with Corey Root on her goals as the new Homeless Program Coordinator of Orange County.

Raleigh nonprofit plans for affordable housing in Chapel Hill

By Hugo Fernandez | February 23

This February, Raleigh nonprofit DHIC Inc. submitted its plans for building 80 affordable family apartments at 1721 Legion Road.

Nonprofit gives Hispanic community tools to apply for DAPA

By Camila Molina | February 23

Chapel Hill nonprofit Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition gathered Saturday to discuss potential new immigration policies for immigrant families. ...

Orange County moves to ban e-cigarettes

By Megan Royer | February 22

Individuals who smoke e-cigarettes may not be able to do so inside bars and restaurants in Orange County much longer.