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Chapel Hill adds green paint, vertical barriers to bicycle lanes on W. Franklin Street

By Henry Thomas and Kenan Bauer | September 18

The Town of Chapel Hill recently added green paint and bollards to select bike lanes around the area to increase safety for all road patrons. The Town ...

North Carolinians sign book of condolences after queen's death, to be sent to royal family

By Walker Livingston | September 18

In response to Queen Elizabeth II's death, Gov. Roy Cooper ordered a public book of condolences to be placed inside the State Capitol, and he invited ...

Cha House, popular Franklin Street tea and snack shop, rebrands to Tea Hill

By Annie Gibson | September 18

Cha House, an Asian-inspired tea and snack bar on Franklin Street, is rebranding and changing its name to Tea Hill. Along with a name change, the rebranding ...

Gov. Roy Cooper declares September First Responders Appreciation Month to honor safety workers

By Maddie Policastro | September 18

The governor's Sept. 9 proclamation highlighted the importance of first responders as they aid and protect the communities in which they work.

County detention center installs free Narcan vending machine, combats drug overdose

By Gowri Abhinanda | September 16

Orange County residents struggling with substance abuse can now access naloxone, which reverses opioid overdose, for free from a vending machine located ...

Despite end of NC's state of emergency, Orange County pandemic programs continue

By Sierra President | September 15

Even with the expiration of the COVID-19-related state of emergency, Orange County continues to provide programs for those still struggling with the impacts ...

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CHCCS Committee addresses funding needs to repair aging schools

By Eliza Benbow | September 15

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Finance and Facilities Committee discussed the repair and replacement needs of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools at its ...

Carrboro Town Council votes to approve overnight concrete pours at 203 project site

By Harrison Gummel | September 15

On Tuesday, the Carrboro Town Council voted unanimously to approve an exemption for after-hours concrete work at the 203 Project construction site, with ...

Local League of Women Voters chapter to celebrate 75th anniversary at Stone Center

By Joelle Adeleke | September 15

The local League of Woman Voters chapter will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Thursday at the Stone Center. The League aims to provide nonpartisan ...

'Impacted every aspect of my life': Sickle Cell Awareness Month encourages understanding

By Joelle Adeleke | September 14

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. At this time, the only known cure for sickle cell disease is receiving bone marrow transfusions ...

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NCDOT begins second phase of biannual litter sweep, encourages volunteer participation

By Henry Thomas | September 14

The second installment of the 2022 North Carolina Department of Transportation’s biannual Litter Sweep is underway, as of Sept. 10. Chapel Hill and ...

As North Carolina students return to school, some counties tighten safety precautions

By Eliza Benbow | September 14

As North Carolina students return to classes for the new school year, schools across the state are working to ensure their safety through a variety of ...

Tracks Music Series comes to downtown through September, featuring local artists

By Simon Tan | September 13

A variety of musical artists performed at this year's first installment of the Tracks Music Series on Thursday, at the Rosemary and Columbia St. Parking ...

Orange County hosts presentation on dementia care to reduce stigma and provide education

By Annie Gibson | September 13

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team hosted a dementia care planning event at the Seymour ...

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'Could have very serious health repercussions': Coal ash poses problems for NC

By Samuel Long | September 13

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal-burning power plants, contains contaminants like inorganic arsenic — a known carcinogen — and mercury, which can be ...

Here's what you need to know about registering to vote in Orange County

By Maddie Singleton | September 12

For the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 8, races on the ballot include the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and several state offices. ...

Chapel Hill Police respond to reports of shots fired in the Northside neighborhood

By Emmy Martin | September 11

Chapel Hill Police officers responded to Caldwell Street and Mitchell Lane at 5:24 p.m. on Sunday due to reports of shots fired. There were no victims ...

New Orange County transportation director aims to expand services

By Lucy Marques | September 11

Orange County announced Nish Trivedi as its new transportation director on Sept. 1. Trivedi has worked with Orange County Public Transportation since ...

Community Home Trust recognizes residents and Town at second annual awards ceremony

By Sam Kornylak | September 11

CHT aids community members in purchasing homes by buying and selling affordable homes. When a CHT homeowner wishes to move, the home remains within CHT's ...

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NCDHHS announces availability of updated COVID-19 boosters, aims to combat new subvariants

By Maggie McIntyre | September 11

The new booster will protect against new variants of COVID-19 and is recommended for all those who are eligible ages 12 and up.