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'Let's do it in front of the courthouse': The historical impact of the Peace and Justice Plaza

By Sarah Clements | February 4

In the early 1960s, community members and UNC students held protests at what is now the Peace and Justice Plaza.

'Everything we need right here': The rise and fall of Durham's Black Wall Street

By Laney Crawley | February 4

Once a utopia of Black wealth and prosperity, Durham's Black Wall Street was destroyed by urban renewal, displacing hundreds of families and businesses. ...

'The kids parted like the Red Sea': A look into Orange County Schools' desegregation process

By Defne Önal | February 4

Orange County Schools did not fully integrate until 1970, even though Black residents began advocating for integration after the 1954 Brown v. Board decision. ...

Carrboro's first Black mayor remembered for leadership, influence beyond North Carolina

By Sheridan Barry and Brantley Aycock | February 3

Carrboro's new public library, which will open later this month, is named after Robert Drakeford.

Fuel pellets v. coal: Chapel Hill community weigh cogeneration facility possibilities

By Lola Oliverio | February 3

Some people think that comparing fuel pellets and coal is like comparing two bad options. For some, shutting down the plant or working on a solution that ...

UNC Health and Duke partner to open first standalone children's hospital in N.C.

By Tulsi Asokan and Lauren Zola | February 2

The new campus' location has not been determined and construction is set to begin in 2027.

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How Chapel Hill fits into a national decrease of engagement at work

By Kristin Kharrat | February 2

Recent studies show that employee engagement in the U.S. reached a 10-year low in 2024, with only 31 percent reporting being engaged at work.

Town of Chapel Hill awarded grant for its new Wheels of Wellness program

By Victoria Yang | February 1

The program plans to host different community block parties to introduce people to biking and showcase options for how to bicycle from a neighborhood ...

Chapel Hill Town Council meets to discuss LUMO rewrites and stormwater infrastructure

By Taylor Motley | February 1

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Jan. 29 to discuss a unified affordable housing program, a special use permit for development at the Finley Golf Course ...

U.S. Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on Jefferson Griffin's election protests

By Sarah Smiley | January 29

Oral arguments are scheduled for Feb. 7. Griffin is required to file a brief by Jan. 29, and the NCSBE is required to file a brief by Feb. 3.

'Inherently disenfranchising': Over 60,000 votes contested in N.C. Supreme Court race

By Sarah Smiley | January 29

Over 1,500 of those contested votes came from Orange County residents, various of whom found out their contested status through unofficial means.

N.C. Department of Commerce expands WNC job recovery programs

By Isaac Carter | January 29

“Essentially, our message is we just want to direct people to their local NCWorks Career Centers, because that's the boots on the ground who can help ...

A look into how rising grocery prices, ultra-processed foods affect Orange County

By Defne Önal | January 28

National food prices are expected to rise by 2.2 percent in 2025.

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'You can't just go anywhere': Holmes Child Care tasked with short-term relocation

By Brantley Aycock | January 28

The daycare, housed in the Hargraves Community Center's ground floor, was notified in November that it would have to relocate in March.

'More than lines on a page': Chapel Hill welcomes Donovan Livingston as Poet Laureate

By Taylor Motley | January 27

“People can use hip-hop as a form of expression that allows us to build communities across our differences, brings people together across differences,” ...

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Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson selected as Regional Principal of the Year

By Lauren Zola | January 27

“It’s every teacher, it’s every student, it’s every community member that has poured into me and poured into my growth,” Johnson said. “It's ...

Carrboro Town Council and community members envision the future of East Weaver Street

By Makenzie Mills | January 27

On Jan. 14, the Carrboro Town Council and local community members furthered discussions about increased pedestrian spaces on East Weaver Street.

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Column: Pedestrian cities are the future. Carrboro is working toward that.

By Cooper Hall | January 27

"This new space could exemplify how we think about designing our towns and cities in a way that is directly beneficial to residents."

Carrboro Town Council meets, talks South Green project

By Sheridan Barry | January 26

On Jan. 21, The Carrboro Town Council discussed a special use permit for the South Green project, but ultimately postponed its approval until the conditions ...

Carrboro celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual youth-led event

By Caroline King | January 21

This Saturday at the Carrboro Century Hall, people in the community gathered to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.