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Carrboro to rewrite its Land Use Ordinance into Unified Development Ordinance

By Ani Hunanyan | February 24

A revised ordinance is intended to open up housing development and encourage more affordable housing.

New train station expected in Hillsborough, to expand Amtrak access

By Isaac Carter | February 24

The station will take up five acres of the 20-acre parcel. The other 15 acres will likely be developed into affordable housing, commercial spaces and ...

Orange County hosts documentary screening on overlooked figure in Greensboro Sit-Ins

By Ha Lien Gaskin | February 24

Filmmaker Garrett Davis met Charles Bess, the busboy at Woolworth's during the sit-ins, at church.

Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announces policy priorities, implementation

By Aiden Hall | February 23

Hunt's priorities include addressing the child care crisis and enhancing community college programs.

Orange County and Hillsborough commissioners meet to talk developmental planning

By Lola Oliverio | February 23

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners on Monday.

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North South Bus Rapid Transit receives federal funding, needs more for completion

By Isabelle Pala | February 23

The North-South Bus Rapid Transit System project could start as early as 2027, depending on federal funding.

Eno Arts Mill BIPOC Artist-in-Residence creates new exhibit symbolizing growth

By Mollie Ray | February 23

Tyamica Mabry's new exhibit, "Transcendence," explores themes of exploration and growth.

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Carrboro Town Council meets to discuss funding, transportation projects

By Eva Edwards | February 20

Tina Moon, the Town’s planning and transportation manager, spoke about projects that include installing bike detector systems, pedestrian-activated ...

A guide to navigating winter weather in North Carolina, Orange County

By Eva Edwards | February 20

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to the winter weather. In response, the town of Chapel Hill has suspended ...

N.C. REAL ID becomes official in May, but open DMV appointments are rare

By Sarah Clements | February 20

North Carolina will require all residents to have a REAL ID starting May 7. Those without one would need a passport or military identification to pass ...

'True public servant': Caitlin Fenhagen becomes Orange County's deputy manager

By Iris Eyster | February 19

After decades of work as a public defender and leader of the County's criminal justice resource department, Fenhagen will serve as the County's next deputy ...

'It's very powerful': Chapel Hill endorses Children's Bill of Rights in Sports

By Makenzie Mills | February 19

A local resident with three children in youth sports asked the Town to support the bill after her daughter's diagnosis with an overuse injury from competitive ...

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Chapel Hill launches affordable housing loan fund, plans to create 600 housing units

By Vinh Le | February 19

The fund, created in partnership with UNC Health and Self-Help Ventures Fund, is expected to get developers quicker access to resources and funding.

OHS Senior named outstanding swimmer at statewide swimming, diving championship

By Isabelle Pala | February 18

Luke Roman has been swimming since he could walk, is a part of a local club team and serves as the team captain for Orange High School's swimming and ...

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Fort Liberty name changed back to Fort Bragg, honors different veteran

By Jessica Hudnut | February 18

The renaming of Fort Bragg now remembers a toxic gas handler who served in World War II, Private First Class Roland Bragg.

North Carolina fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores show decline

By Lauren Zola and Ivy Nangalia | February 18

Disruptions from COVID-19 pandemic have continued to impact students' scores, with no statistically significant improvements since 2019.

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N.C. Republicans introduce bills to remove concealed carry permit

By Quinn Groves | February 17

If the legislature passes the bills, North Carolina would become the 30th state to recognize constitutional carry.

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Orange County Remembrance Coalition unveils historical marker honoring victims of lynching

By Taylor Motley | February 17

Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Daniel Morrow were lynched in Hillsborough by a group of Ku Klux Klan members in 1869 after being accused of barn-burning. ...

Cooperative housing development proposal asks Orange County to amend zoning permits

By Iris Eyster | February 17

The Triangle Traditional Music and Dance Retirement Society and the Hands Four Development Collective want to create a 55+ community for people to take ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber hosts event to increase awareness for inclusive hiring

By Eva Edwards | February 17

Though 13 Chapel Hill businesses are certified as inclusive for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, some individuals said the town ...