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Free after school program launches in South Estes school district

By Nikita Mathur | October 28

Students living in the South Estes housing district of Chapel Hill now have an after-school program to help meet grade level standards.

Chris Hogan poses with his cows while they feed on Thursday, Oct 22. Hogan says that the cows are more like pets than normal farm animals.

Lake Hogan Farm praised for its 'agritourism'

By Jane Little | October 28

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will induct seven business leaders into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 5. The Daily Tar Heel will feature each ...

The UNC football team won against UVA 26 to 13 on Saturday afternoon in the 120th match up between the two teams.

Underground Chapel Hill 'comes out' as the town’s premiere gay bar

By Rachel Herzog | October 28

With a new name and new management, Underground Chapel Hill “came out” as Chapel Hill’s only gay bar on Friday.

Franklin Hotel relocates parking to public lot

By Lara Carson | October 26

Chapel Hill drivers last week lost 40 free public parking spots to guests of The Franklin Hotel. While the hotel’s garage is closed for repairs, guest ...

Late barbershop owner inducted into Hall of Fame

By Shantan Krovvidi | October 26

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will induct seven business leaders into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 5. The Daily Tar Heel will profile each ...

Confederate heritage supporters rallied in McCorkle Place to defend the statue of Silent Sam on Sunday. A protest against the statue went on at the same time.

No silence at Silent Sam protest

By Isabella Lupoli | October 26

A group of anti-Confederate students and community members stood between Silent Sam and the Old Well, waiting for Alamance County Taking Back Alamance ...

Policy change makes public housing more accessible to homeless, formerly incarcerated

By Rachel Bridges | October 26

As a result of a recent policy change made in May of last year, public housing options have become much more accessible for the formerly incarcerated ...

UNC Sophomore Madrid Danner-Smith spoke at the first meeting of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Youth Council on Oct. 25, 2015

Formation of NAACP Youth Council in Orange County gains local support at weekend rally

By Burhan Kadibhai | October 25

Students, parents and community leaders rallied together to form the first-ever NAACP Youth Council of Orange County.

Horace Williams Airport hazard zone may see new changes

By John Foulkes | October 25

At a Chapel Hill public hearing Monday, Eric Feld of the Planning and Sustainability Department presented a proposal that would change the airport hazard ...

Two Chapel Hill residents awarded state's highest honor

By Molly Jordan | October 23

Chapel Hill residents have been awarded Grammys, Nobel Prizes and Peabody Awards. This year, two men from Chapel Hill are receiving the North Carolina ...

The Groundbreaking Ceremony marked the beginning of construction at Carolina Square.

UNC digs deep with the town at Carolina Square

By Kiana Cole | October 23

The sky matched the Carolina Blue balloons gliding around the former University Square as UNC and the town of Chapel Hill saw their collaboration come ...

A look inside CHALT, Chapel Hill's first PAC

By Rachel Herzog | October 22

Chapel Hill residents have worried about Chapel Hill’s development before, but this is the first time they’ve formed a political action committee. ...

Jean Holcomb, owner of Viking Travel in Chapel Hill, is being inducted into the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Business Hall of Fame.

Chamber of Commerce honors Jean Holcomb, owner of Viking Travel

By Kieran Hodnett | October 22

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will induct seven business leaders into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 5. The Daily Tar Heel will feature each ...

Chapel Hill police postpone "good ticket" initiative

By Anna Cooke | October 21

Getting pulled aside by a police officer normally spells bad news, but Chapel Hill’s upcoming “good ticket” initiative might make it a good thing. “It’s ...

Orange County senior Joe Acciarito shoots pool at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, which he visits six times a week.

Growing pains for growing older

By Rachel Bridges | October 21

In the next 20 years, the over-60-year-old population in Orange County is projected to increase by 83 percent, and the community is searching for solutions ...

Community members seek awareness, equality for LGBTQ community

By Isabella Lupoli | October 20

“Carrboro has been a leader in North Carolina in LGBTQ equality since the 90s,” said Damon Seils, member of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. This is ...

Volunteers raise the bar about sexual assault prevention

By Janna Childers | October 20

A UNC organization seeks to “raise the bar” by reaching out and providing education about sexual assault to bars in Chapel Hill. Raise the Bar ...

Historic Colonial Inn faces owner change

By John Foulkes | October 19

On Oct. 12 the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to begin eminent domain proceedings in order to acquire the historic Colonial Inn. This ...

Hazmat, a local smoking accessory, apparel, and alternative goods store, has a large selection of personal Hookahs.

Hookah bars are a thing of Chapel Hill’s past

By Zhai Yun Tan | October 19

After Hookah Bliss closed in 2010, hookah bars have all but died in Chapel Hill — and this is likely to remain so. The Orange County Smoke-Free Public ...

Looking forward with the Chapel Hill 2020 plan

By Megan Royer | October 18

Achieving the goals put in place in the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan is easier said than done. The plan is not necessarily set to be completed ...