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Uber prices drop as temperatures drop

By Jane Little | January 28

In a move designed to benefit both drivers and riders, Uber cut prices in the Raleigh-Durham area for the winter season.

Chapel Hill citizens met on Wednesday at the ArtsCenter to open a dialogue about homelessness in the town.

Orange County community leaders hold public forum on homelessness

By Sarah Crump | January 28

When discussing the issue of homelessness in Orange County, community leaders challenged residents to learn more about the homeless population.

Volunteers address transgender prisoners through letters

By Benjamin Albano | January 27

UNC students and local volunteers gathered in solidarity on Wednesday evening to accomplish one goal — demonstrate unwavering support for incarcerated ...

Efforts to clear streets and sidewalks after the snow storm on Friday were limited, leaving them covered in snow and ice.

Slippery sidewalks leave pedestrians skating in the wake of Winter storm

By Benjamin Albano | January 27

As a winter storm ripped through Chapel Hill on Friday, it left streets and sidewalks covered in a mixture of snow and ice — meanwhile, efforts to clear ...

School board yet to approve IFC, Piedmont co-location

By Camila Molina | January 27

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service and Piedmont Health Services pitched the idea to the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools last month ...

Five candidates are running for Student Body President

By Karli Krasnipol | January 27

Five people are now collecting signatures to become candidates for student body president, starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

Snow caused issues for dining hall workers

By Olivia Browning and Jamie Gwaltney | January 26

While classes were canceled on Friday and campus buildings and operations were closed over the weekend due to inclement weather, Carolina Dining Services ...

Land owner appeals plans for party barn to Orange County staff

By Burhan Kadibhai | January 26

Chatham county resident Kara Brewer is currently in the process of appealing to the staff of Orange County for the construction of a party barn after ...

NC law affects 1,500 Orange County Food and Nutrition Services recipients

By Molly Jordan | January 25

This month, Food and Nutrition Service recipients in Orange County are subject to a new work requirement to receive benefits.

Kelly Kleinbrahm, a Chapel Hill Professionals member, attends a Chapel Hill Young Professionals networking event at the Residence Inn in March 2015. (Courtesy of Nicholas C. Johnson)

Chapel Hill sees losses in young professionals

By Nicole Gonzalez | January 24

There are fewer young professionals between the ages of 20 and 34 in Chapel Hill compared to in Durham and Raleigh, likely because of two major factors ...

A snow plow goes around Kenan Stadium to clear pathways.

Winter storm: Classes at UNC will be held after 12:20 p.m. Monday, most CHT routes will begin at 9 a.m.

By Molly Jordan | January 24

We will update this list as more closures are reported.

Christian and his mom talk get ready to read during McDougle Elementary School's first Family Reading Partners program event.

Family Reading Partners program brings families together

By Lindsey Hoover | January 21

McDougle Elementary School hosted its very first Family Reading Partners event to help families come together to explore the benefits of reading.

Carrboro sees bike boom over past 5 years

By Brooke Fisher | January 21

A bike boom has come to Carrboro — on any given day, one can find cyclists riding alongside cars, bikes strapped to the front of buses and bikes parked ...

The Sandi family works to bring awareness to childhood cancer after their son, Phineas, beat high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (Courtesy of Dana Ashlyn Hunt)

7-year-old fights cancer, becomes ambassador

By Lindsey Hoover | January 21

Car rider lines, long division and recess are the things that usually make up the daily life of a 7-year-old. But Phineas Sandi is unlike most children ...

State law holds back affordable housing

By John Foulkes | January 21

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Chapel Ridge changes management to improve resident conditions

By Rachel Bridges | January 20

Following complaints of frustrated residents and apartments in unacceptable conditions, Chapel Ridge has changed management in an effort to improve the ...

Local pickled produce take high honors in nationwide good food awards

By Benjamin Albano | January 20

Pickled veggies are a staple of Southern culture.

Chapel Hill Transit hosted meetings to discuss a route to connect the Eubanks Road Park and Southern Village shopping center.

Chapel Hill Transit discusses new bus route

By Sarah Crump | January 20

new-bus-route-0121Chapel Hill Transit is drafting its recommendation for a new bus route and it’s looking for residents’ input.

Higher stakes for Orange County Board of Commissioners primary

By Lauren Miller | January 20

While the national election stage is just being set, the upcoming March primary will directly determine who will fill the four seats on the Orange County ...

Carolina For The Kids (CFTK) helped open a primary care clinic in July for children which temporarily resides at 1512 E. Franklin Street. They are currently raising money for a more permanent location.

Carolina for the Kids still seeking a permanent clinic location

By Blake Hoarty | January 19

Carolina for the Kids is still looking for a permanent location for its N.C. Children’s Hospital primary care clinic, but the temporary location on ...