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NC General Assembly begins long session, prioritizes health care and education

By Bridget Bendezu | January 16

Rob Schofield, director of NC Policy Watch, said there will be big debates about whether N.C. will join other states around the country in expanding Medicaid. ...

Orange County Schools Safety Task Force to meet in February, address external threats

By Sam Kornylak | January 16

The Orange County Schools Safety Task Force, which intends to address external threats and help provide a safer learning environment in Orange County ...

Emily Giardina named finalist for NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award

By Audrey Kashatus | January 16

Carrboro High School teacher Emily Giardina was named a finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 2023 N.C. Beginning ...

RDU Airport plans to expand parking areas, some concerned over environmental impact

By Tori Newby | January 16

Raleigh-Durham International Airport plans to nearly triple the size of one of its parking lots to accommodate an increase in passenger traffic, raising ...

'A more equitable community': Orange County Living Wage updates hourly pay to $16.60

By Jenna Rupp | January 16

Orange County Living Wage has updated its 2023 hourly living wage to $16.60, or $15.10 for employers who pay at least half of employees’ health insurance ...

Weavers Grove, new mixed-income housing development, accepting applications

By Gowri Abhinanda | January 15

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is accepting applications until Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. for its new mixed-income housing development, Weavers ...

CHPD charge suspect in murder at 600 block of North Heritage Circle

By Emmy Martin | January 12

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a report of a shooting on the 600 block of North Heritage Circle. Officers responded at 2:30 p.m. on ...

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Education programs and survey update: OCS Board of Education's first 2023 meeting

By Olivia Gschwind | January 11

The Orange County Schools Board of Education held its first meeting of 2023 on Monday to discuss Advancement Via Individual Determination program updates, ...

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Habitat for Humanity: Orange County's unofficial ambassador for affordable housing

By Gowri Abhinanda | January 11

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit that builds houses for low-income communities to make homeownership an accessible option. An increase in the need ...

Recent report finds increase in competition for rental properties in Triangle

By Maddie Van Meter | January 11

According to a recent report from RentCafe, competition for rent in the Triangle is on the rise, increasing by 1.2 percent during the peak rental season ...

Gourmet cookie franchise Crumbl Cookies to hold grand opening on Feb. 3

By Maddie Policastro | January 11

It’s time to grab your milk and get ready for some cookies! Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening of its Franklin Street location on Feb. 3.

Residents sue Bellevue Mill Apartments over claims of illness from mold

By Anna Connors | January 11

Margaret Christina and Jody Boyce have brought a lawsuit against Bellevue Mill Apartments in Hillsborough — and the property group managing it — over ...

Downtown Chapel Hill visitation in 2022 surpasses pre-pandemic high

Downtown Chapel Hill sees over 1 million person increase in visitation, recovers after COVID-19

By Bridget Bendezu | January 11

Downtown Chapel Hill had over 9 million visitors in 2022 — an increase of over 1.6 million from the last year — according to the Chapel Hill Downtown ...

Outgoing Democratic majority on NC Supreme Court blocks voter ID law

By Gabriel Morrison | January 11

In a 4-3 ruling on Dec. 16, the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down a voter photo ID requirement, ending a four-year legal battle between state Republican ...

'We’re all rethinking normal': Community members respond to optional mask-wearing

By Eliza Benbow | January 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Orange County at a high COVID-19 Community Level — one which suggests residents wear masks indoors ...

Chapel Hill Police investigate homicide, second shooting of the day

By Emmy Martin | January 10

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at the 300 block of South Estes Drive Extension on Monday night. The CHPD ...

'This always happens': NC Supreme Court rejects congressional and senate maps

By Catherine Wiles | January 9

On Dec. 16, the outgoing 4-3 Democratic majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court rejected recently redrawn congressional and state senate district ...

Jamezetta Bedford and Earl McKee fill new BOCC positions after Renée Price's departure

By Olivia Gschwind | January 9

Orange County Board of County Comissioners Jamezetta Bedford and Earl McKee have filled the chairperson and vice-chairperson positions on the Orange County ...

Al's Burger Shack changes hands, UNC graduates serve as new owners

By Carly Breland | January 9

Charlie Farris and Jason Kesler, franchise owners of Jersey Mike’s Subs and 2004 UNC graduates, purchased Chapel Hill’s Al’s Burger Shack in December ...

Chapel Hill's first Shake Shack opens in Franklin Street's Eastgate Shopping Center

By Laney Crawley | January 9

Shake Shack has come to Chapel Hill. The burger and milkshake joint, located at 1800 E. Franklin St., opened on Dec. 22.