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Merritt’s Store and Grill has started a fundraiser for the families of Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, the students who were killed last week.Photo courtesy of Merritt's Store and Grill.

Merritt’s Grill fundraiser honors Chapel Hill shooting victims

By Graves Ganzert | February 19

Donations are beginning to pour in for a special memorial fund set up to honor the three victims of the Chapel Hill shooting.

Alex Ruba holds up two different versions of a short sword, a type of weaponry used in game play. The top one is in the process of being made and shows the inner parts of the sword including the golf shaft center, the foam body, and the cut pool noodle at the top. The bottom sword is completed with a fabric covering.

Live action role players bring costumes and characters to Chapel Hill

By Rachel Herzog | February 19

On a sloped stretch of grass between the pavilion and a patch of bare trees, a blonde woman in a bright green dress and a fox headpiece brandishes a PVC ...

Two UNC professors to battle at DSI Comedy's "Oh the Humanities"

By Ryan Schocket | February 18

When UNC Shakespearean English professor Mary Floyd-Wilson was asked if she had a message for medieval historian and professor Brett Whalen, her only ...

Burwell School, located in Hillsborough, has been opening its doors for tours since 1970. The school for girls operated from 1837 to 1857.

Historic Burwell School open for tours

By Kiana Cole | February 17

From 1837 to 1857, girls from across the country squeezed their hoop skirts through the Burwell School’s narrow doors.

Hate crime or not, punishment for Craig Hicks will be severe

By Kerry Lengyel | February 17

Police say the killing of three Muslim students last week was motivated by an ongoing neighbor dispute over parking — but others still believe it was ...

Chapel Hill Historic Society raising $5K for move to library

By Haley Ray | February 17

The Chapel Hill Historical Society is scheduled to relocate to the Chapel Hill Public Library Wednesday but the group still needs $5,000 to cover the ...

Andrew Aghapour, a Ph.D. student and stand-up writing workshop teacher, performs at N.C. Comedy Arts Festival on Feb. 5. Courtesy of Ryan Kelly Coil.

Residents treasure local improv comedy classes at DSI Comedy Theater

By Madison Flager | February 17

DSI Comedy Theater regularly hosts comedy shows featuring improvisation, stand-up and scenes based on the lives of well-known local figures like Gary ...

Northside landlords demand a voice

By Morgan Swift | February 17

Northside neighborhood landlords are concerned their voices are not being heard in decision-making processes.

Jury indicts Chapel Hill shooter for murder

By Zoe Schaver | February 16

Craig Stephen Hicks will face charges of three counts of first-degree murder following his indictment by a Durham County grand jury Monday.

Resident paints larger-than-life Dean Smith mural on US 15-501

By Elizabeth Baker | February 16

To Scott Nurkin, Dean Smith always seemed larger than life.

Sarah Owens (right) and Heather Sivaraman, both of Carrboro, kiss on Main Street to advocate for marriage equality on Saturday.

In Carrboro, couples kiss for a cause during "Make Out on Main Street"

By Luman Ouyang | February 16

For Chapel Hill residents Lane Wurster and Tracey Tomlinson, Valentine’s Day was spent kissing in public on Main Street in Carrboro.

Town to sell Main Street property which used to house Fleet Feet

By Sarah Crump | February 16

Carrboro is looking to hire a real estate firm to sell the town-owned property above the Acme Food & Beverage Co.

A dash camera inside Officer Steve Dixon's police car. The Carrboro Police Department recently drafted a new policy requiring all officers to wear body cameras.

Local police hope body cameras will better protect officers

By Maggie Monsrud | February 16

The Chapel Hill and Carrboro police departments have started discussing the implementation of body cameras to supplement the in-vehicle cameras the two ...

Carrboro barista takes talents to Honduras

By Marisa Bakker | February 13

Ready, set, roast!

Ronald McDonald House plans expansion

By Madeline Reich | February 13

It’s been more than eight years since talk about expanding the Chapel Hill Ronald McDonald House began.

Chapel Hill shooting victims buried near Raleigh on Thursday

By Jordan Nash | February 13

WENDELL, N.C. — Under gray and cloudy skies, thousands of people chanted as men carried three caskets.

Orange County program fights prison pipeline

By Hannah Jaggers | February 13

In the fall, President Barack Obama called for expanding opportunities for young men of color — and this week Orange County is heeding the call.

Wife paints complex picture of accused shooter, Craig Hicks

By Jenny Surane | February 12

The first recorded time the Chapel Hill Police Department interacted with Craig Hicks was in December 2013.

Thousands met in the Pit to remember those killed in Tuesday's shooting

By Claire Nielsen | February 12

In the 15 minutes before the vigil honoring the victims of Tuesday’s shooting, it was impossibly quiet.

Police investigating whether Tuesday’s triple homicide was a hate crime

By Holly West | February 12

More than 36 hours after the shooting deaths of Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, there are still more questions ...