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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 ...

NC Botanical Garden works to save East Coast seeds

By Katie Rice | January 19

The North Carolina Botanical Garden has partnered with two botanical institutions in the northeast to start an eastern branch of the program Seeds of ...

Chapel Hill sees decrease in break-ins over winter break

By Zac Lowell | January 14

Thinking of decking out your house or apartment with some high-price items, but worried about theft? Good news — the Chapel Hill Police Department noted ...

Inter-Faith Council exceeds year-end fundraising goal

By Janna Childers | January 14

The Inter-Faith Council rose to the challenge issued by The Stewards Fund and exceeded their end-of-year goal of $92,625.

600 apartments proposed to replace Chapel Hill American Legion

By Alexis Hinnant | January 14

The American Legion Post 6 District 12 Division 3, located on a scenic 36 acre property, is subject to be bought by Woodfield Acquisitions LLC and changed ...

North Carolina leads country in board certified teachers

By Camila Molina | January 14

Ten teachers in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...

He's Not to lose ABC permits for 21 days in February

By Kerry Lengyel | January 13

He’s Not Here’s ABC permits will be suspended for at least 21 days starting Feb. 12.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools becomes living wage employer

By Jane Little | January 13

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools became the largest certified organization in Orange County to pay all full-time and part-time employees a living wage. ...

He’s Not Here signs offers in compromise

By Rachel Bridges | January 11

Representatives for the Chapel Hill bar He’s Not Here have signed offers in compromise for the establishment’s three pending violations.

UNC's Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health is helping create a tiny home community at the Farm at Penny Lane for homeless people with mental illness.

Tiny home project seeks to help mentally ill

By Brooke Fisher | January 11

Tiny homes are becoming a viable housing option for homeless people with mental illness.

Chapel Hill prepares for winter weather

By Rachel Bridges | January 10

Despite the record breaking high temperatures this winter, the Town of Chapel Hill is still ready for any snow and inclement weather that could be forthcoming. ...

United Muslim Relief Triangle chapter president and UNC student Salma Rezk said her parents always encouraged her to volunteer whenever she could. Courtesy of Salma Rezk

Q&A with Salma Rezk, chapter president of United Muslim Relief Triangle

By Kerry Lengyel | January 10

UNC student Salma Rezk is the United Muslim Relief Triangle chapter president. This nonprofit organization focuses on building humanitarian coalitions ...