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'We have to do more to celebrate the cultures': Holiday Parade focuses on diversity

By Stefan Stalker | September 25

After a two-year pause, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade will return this year with a focus on promoting diversity in the community. The ...

Estes Drive Connectivity Project still underway, not to be completed until summer 2023

By Gracie Young | September 23

The project serves as the town's response to concerns about cyclist and pedestrian safety in the wake of a series of accidents. Precautions like speed ...

NC sees West Nile virus cases rise higher than average, numbers remain in single-digits

By Simon Tan | September 23

In a Sept. 19 press release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the West Nile virus has infected four people in the state, ...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations underway in Chapel Hill-Carrboro community

By Walker Livingston | September 23

Events like art auctions, school community celebrations and weekly library readings are just a few of the ways Chapel Hill-Carrboro organizers are celebrating ...

Column: The tyrannical rise of vintage markets

By Hannah Kaufman | September 22

"In 2022, there were so many separate vintage markets (Tar Heel Market, Frat Court Flea and Franklin Street Market Fest, to name a few), that there was ...

Samantha Luu, new director of Campus and Community Coalition, aims to reduce high-risk drinking

By Vina Senthil | September 22

UNC alumna Samantha Luu was recently hired as the new director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership's Campus and Community Coalition with hopes to ...

Carrboro Police charge 20-year-old suspect in shooting at 370 E. Main St.

By Emmy Martin | September 22

The Carrboro Police have charged a 20-year-old man with six counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill following a shooting that occurred ...

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‘This saves lives’: Turn the Towns Teal raises awareness for ovarian cancer

By Bailey White | September 21

The MacNeil Family runs the organization, which was founded in 2007 by the late Gail MacNeil, a member of the now president's family. Turn the Towns Teal ...

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Southern Village’s Live Music on the Village Green ends for season, last event on Sept. 22

By Jenna Rupp | September 21

Southern Village’s Live Music on the Village Green series concluded this Sunday, but Sept. 22's open mic and karaoke night will be the last music event ...

Chapel Hill Town Council names Hargraves facilities after notable Northside leaders

By Laney Crawley | September 21

Two facilities in the Hargraves Community Center — including Northside Gym and the center's indoor basketball court — will be renamed for Nate Davis ...

North Carolina to tax student loan forgiveness as income

By Madelyn Van Meter | September 21

In North Carolina, student loan forgiveness will be taxed as income under state law, the N.C. Department of Revenue announced Aug. 31. Loan forgiveness ...

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N.C. General Assembly reconvenes for 'skeletal' sessions before midterm election

By Phoebe Martel | September 21

Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened on Sept. 20 for a three-day procedural session, in which they'll discuss unfinished business, ...

Chapel Hill celebrates Banned Books Week through trading card exhibit, other events

By Caroline Dickey | September 21

The Chapel Hill Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week through a partnership with Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture for the first time ...

NC organizations engage voters on National Voter Registration Day

By Tori Newby | September 20

The midterm election will take place Nov. 8. The deadline for voter registration in North Carolina is Oct. 14. Otherwise, unregistered voters can same-day ...

Organizations file notice of intent to sue EPA for issues with UNC coal plant

By Maggie McIntyre | September 20

The intent to sue, filed September 13, was filed for failure to respond to a petition requesting that the EPA objects to the air quality permit for UNC's ...

Bench to memorialize community member and activist Eva Metzger to be installed Sept. 21

By Annika Duneja | September 19

A new bench memorializing late Chapel Hill resident and activist Eva Metzger will be installed on the Tanyard Branch Trail on Sept. 21.

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North Carolinians need REAL ID or approved documentation to board flights after May 3

By Bridget Bendezu | September 19

On May 3, federal agencies will begin to enforce the REAL ID Act. This act requires a REAL ID, United States passport or other federally approved ...

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Complete Community Initiative to provide framework for development in Chapel Hill

By Sam Kornylak | September 19

The Town of Chapel Hill held a series of events last week to share updated plans for the Complete Community initiative. The initiative, which the Town ...

For Suicide Prevention Month, community organizations educate on mental health and crisis response

By Lucy Marques | September 19

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and community members and organizations throughout Orange County are hosting events to promote awareness ...

Here's what you need to know about Alcohol Law Enforcement's authority in North Carolina

By Maddie Van Meter | September 18

Recent events in Chapel Hill, including a forceful student arrest on Franklin Street, have left some residents wondering about Alcohol Law Enforcement's ...