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Top This! latest in a series of Franklin Street closures

By Meg Garner | January 12

Matilde Alvarez and Rafael Rios saw Top This! Roast Beef, Burgers & More as an opportunity to fulfill a dream, but reality caught up with the business ...

County workshop aims to make farm management a breeze

By Erin Kolstad | January 9

For 25 years, Cecilia Redding, owner of Down 2 Earth Farms, worked as an agricultural engineer in the food industry, but she always had hopes of growing ...

Official criticizes new Board of Education appointment David Saussy

By Maggie Monsrud | January 9

One public official is criticizing the selection process that the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education used to appoint a new member in December, arguing ...

Members of the Chapel Hill Town Council answer questions about the development of the Obey Creek.

Plans for smaller Obey Creek development piqued Chapel Hill Town Council interest

By Trent Hollandsworth | January 9

In response to concerns about the proposed Obey Creek development, town officials and developers are discussing an alternative plan that would cut the ...

Nonreligious church opens in Triangle

By Kerry Lengyel | January 8

The Sunday Assembly, a godless congregation that celebrates life, will hold its first meeting in Chapel Hill on Sunday at the Hargraves Community Center. ...

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, is hoping to raise $50,000 by Feb. 15 with a Kickstarter fundraiser to upgrade its film projection system.

Varsity Theatre campaigns to stay open through digital changeover

By Parth Shah | January 8

Bobby Funk’s memories from the Varsity Theatre include much more than the iconic movie scenes that have flickered across the screen at the Chapel Hill ...

Area artists played at Local 506 to raise money for UNC Lineberger Cancer Center

By Paige Hopkins | January 8

Wednesday night, hip-hop helped saved lives.

After a few temporary spaces and lots of construction, KidZu Children's Museum will be settling into its new home at University Mall on Friday, Jan. 16.

Kidzu Children's Museum to open permanent University Mall location

By Graves Ganzert | January 7

The echoes of children laughing and learning once heard in University Square will now live on in University Mall.

Jamie Murray, owner of Sunset Farms, weighs potatoes at the Carrboro Farmer's Market on Saturday. The farm has been at the market since 1983.

Carrboro Farmers' Market sees perennial support

By Jasmin Singh | January 6

For long-time shopper Kelly Clark, becoming a Carrboro Farmers’ Market perennial was an easy decision.

Chapel Hill bike safety efforts recognized

By Zoe Schaver | January 6

Efforts from the Go Triangle Regional Partnership project to encourage Chapel Hill residents to use alternative transportation have reduced daily commute ...

Chapel Hill police seek help finding missing 20-year-old

By From staff and wire reports | December 10

Chapel Hill Police are asking for help in finding a 20-year-old who they say hasn't been heard from in almost a month.

Developments spur debate around Chapel Hill

By Jasmin Singh and Holly West | December 3

A handful of major developments made progress in Chapel Hill this year, contributing the growing residential and commercial space ...

Frank Tillman, president of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, sleep out for the homeless in the SASB Plaza taking donations for the homeless shelter on Franklin Street.

Fraternity hosts sleep-in event to support homeless

By Wei Zhou | December 3

As temperatures dropped Tuesday, UNC students spent the night outdoors to raise awareness for the homeless.

Courtesy of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library.

Tri-annual book sale raises money for Chapel Hill Public Library

By Maggie Monsrud | December 3

This weekend, Triangle residents can stock up for a holiday filled with literary adventure at a very low cost.

Rogers Road community eligible for grant

By Zoe Schaver | December 2

Orange County completed the final step toward establishing reliable water and sewer connections for members of the Rogers Road community at a meeting ...

Chapel Hill High School students call for gender neutral bathrooms

By Erin Kolstad | December 2

Student leaders of the Campus Y made waves when they designated the first gender-neutral bathrooms on campus in January, and, at just a few years ...

Local band Look Homeward celebrates NC

By Margaret Gilmore | December 2

Influenced by a strong sense of place, local band Look Homeward is celebrating the different regions of North Carolina through its blend of folk and bluegrass ...

Carrboro strives for higher bike friendliness certification

By Hannah Jaggers | December 2

Carrboro received the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award in November, and the town continues to pedal its way toward platinum status as it strives ...

Annual Elf Fair features Carrboro artists

By Paige Hopkins | December 2

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Residents contest high water bills in General Services Corporation' apartments

By Marisa Bakker | December 1

A property management company with locations in Carrboro has been accused of raising water bill rates without residents’ knowledge or consent — and ...