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Here's what you need to know about benefit cliffs, how they impact North Carolinians

By Allie Sadoff | April 19

Individuals who face situations like this are on a benefit cliff — when a small increase in earnings results in a steep decrease in welfare benefits. ...

Low income areas in Chapel Hill with low access to grocery stores

Areas in Chapel Hill are classified as a 'food deserts' due to lack of grocery store accessibility

By Gowri Abhinanda | April 19

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, areas with large numbers of "households with low incomes, inadequate access to transportation ...

N.C. Senate bill expands protections for those at scene of overdoses

By Avery Baker | April 17

If passed, N.C. Senate Bill 458 would expand protections for individuals present at the scene of overdoses where medical assistance is called. Current ...

Josh Stein files briefs to U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court regarding medication abortion

By Maddie Policastro | April 17

On April 10, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and two dozen other attorney generals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

'It’s a real treasure': Tom Robinson's Seafood's new management continues legacy

By Emma Hall | April 16

Located at 207 Roberson St., Tom Robinson’s Seafood has been a Carrboro institution for decades. Current owner Salvador Bonilla took over the market ...

Chapel Hill median rent increase by almost three percent reflective of overall housing market

By Phoebe Martel | April 16

The median rent in Chapel Hill increased by 2.9 percent during the month of March, according to a recent report from the online rental marketplace Apartment ...

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to regulate gender-affirming procedures for minors

By Audrey Kashatus | April 16

Senate Bill 560 will establish new regulations for these procedures, which it defines as any medical or surgical service including but not limited to, ...

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'The future of law enforcement': Bill introduced in U.S. House to incentivize women in policing

By Carly Breland | April 14

On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross (D-2nd) and Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-4th) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services ...

North Carolina Teaching Fellows program sees largest class since relaunch in 2017

By Zoe Werner | April 13

The North Carolina Teaching Fellowship program accepted 132 applicants this year — the largest class of students since the program was reinstated by ...

'100 years and cooking': Sutton's Drug Store celebrates a century in Chapel Hill

By Carson Elm-Picard | April 13

To celebrate its centennial, Sutton's offered free shirts to the first 100 customers and $1 hot dog meals throughout the day. Sutton's sold over ...

The North Carolina General Assembly building is pictured in Raleigh, N.C. on Jan. 13, 2013.

NC Senate passes bill to allow survivors of domestic violence testify remotely

By Sophia Fanning | April 13

State Senators and Representatives filed Senate Bill 51 and House Bill 39, also known as "Kayla’s Act." S.B. 51 unanimously passed the state Senate ...

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Orange County programs reduce juvenile criminal justice involvement, address root issues

By Eliza Benbow | April 13

In 2021, 64 percent of reviewed allegations against North Carolina juveniles were approved by a juvenile court counselor for court. Instead of sending ...

Wheat 麦茶 replaces Shanghai Dumpling on Franklin Street

By Laney Crawley | April 13

Wheat 麦茶, which also serves Chinese cuisine, recently replaced Shanghai Dumpling on Franklin Street. It is a local chain, specializing in authentic ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham coffee shops team up for Caffeine Crawl

By Sierra President | April 13

This Saturday, the Caffeine Crawl is coming to Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham. The event features several area coffee and tea businesses, and participants ...

Chapel Hill Police restarts GEMS program, promoting young women in public safety

By Caroline Horne | April 12

Starting on May 11, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its weekly GEMS program for young women in the community. In the program, which the department ...

Chapel Hill's Downtown Live music series returns, features local musicians

By Stefan Stalker | April 12

Dozens of musicians have and will continue to perform at locations along Franklin Street as part of Downtown Live, a free outdoor concert series hosted ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses LUMO change in work session

By Audrey Kashatus | April 12

During a work session on April 10, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss controversial changes to housing ordinances in the Town. The proposed amendment ...

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Orange County Schools Board of Education approves 2024 fiscal year budget

By Lauren Zola | April 12

During its Monday meeting, the Orange County Schools Board of Education approved its Local Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2024. The meeting also ...

Orange County sees highest life expectancy in North Carolina due to abundant resources

By Walker Livingston | April 12

Orange County residents lead the state's average life expectancy by almost four years. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro coffee shops offer unique, intimate live music setting

By Olivia Gschwind | April 11

Lanza’s Cafe, Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews and 1922 By Carolina Coffee Shop are some of the local coffee shops that have recently hosted live music ...