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N.C. gun laws remain stagnant amid increasing gun violence and congressional action

By Ian Walniuk | August 17

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms. However, the ...

End of Roe v. Wade adds uncertainty to Black maternal health crisis

By Maddie Singleton | August 17

Mobilizing African American Mothers Through Empowerment (MAAME) is a nonprofit, community-based maternal health organization that serves Black, Indigenous, ...

Chapel Hill receives $375,000 to use for refugee, immigrant support initiative

By Samuel Long | August 16

The Town of Chapel Hill received a $375,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to fund its Building Integrated Communities ...

Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

By Madison Ward | August 16

Inaugural Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary School resident artist Antonio Alanís has been working with students on a mural that celebrates diversity ...

CHCCS student will have experiment performed on ISS next year

By Joelle Adeleke | August 16

Pristine Onuoha, a rising senior at East Chapel Hill High School, won the Genes in Space Challenge on July 28. Her genetic research experiment concerning ...

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North Carolina's COVID-19 state of emergency expires on Aug. 15

By Taylor Barnhill | August 15

In a July 11 press release, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said the new state budget allows the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...

Andrew Phillips, a senior EXSS major from Canton, Ohio, examines (my) ID at Goodfellows on Franklin St. The bar-back has worked at the bar for almost two years and says he can pretty quickly tell the difference between a real and a fake ID.

Chapel Hill Police Department offers safety training program for bar, restaurant workers

By Avery Baker | August 15

The Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services are offering two bar safety programs for restaurant staff on the second ...

New updates to Chapel Hill Transit system service Town residents and students

By Sam Kornylak | August 15

While there are no current changes to existing routes, services like the TransLoc locator app will be updated sometime this semester.

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N.C. court extends voting rights to tens of thousands with felony convictions

By Ethan E. Horton | August 15

The 2-1 ruling in Community Success Initiative v. Moore said the denial of voting rights to people on probation, parole or post-release supervision violates ...

Construction on East Rosemary Street to bring new economic and research opportunities

By Simon Tan | August 14

The redevelopment project on East Rosemary Street is scheduled to be completed by next summer. Through the project, the Town of Chapel Hill and real estate ...

Chapel Hill Art + Transit partners with local artists for LGBTQ+ themed designs

By Taylor Barnhill | August 14

Chapel Hill Art + Transit unveiled a new LGBTQ+ themed bus and bus shelter after partnering with two local queer artists. Including the Pride installation, ...

Potential crisis diversion center to offer behavioral and mental health support

By Ethan E. Horton | August 14

While the 24-hour center would mainly serve patients after interactions with law enforcement or emergency medical services, walk-ins would also be accepted. ...

N.C. Green Party to appear on the ballot in midterm elections after controversy

By Elizabeth Egan | August 14

After allegations of fraud and a past denial of certification by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the N.C. Green Party was recently certified ...

Chapel Hill and FlashVote partner to address community needs, increase engagement

By Samuel Long | August 14

The Town of Chapel Hill recently partnered with FlashVote, an anonymous online survey platform that aims to gather statistically valid community input ...

Carrboro Fire Chief David Schmidt to step down Aug. 31, search for replacement underway

By Henry Thomas | August 13

Though he served for less than three years in Carrboro, Schmidt has made an impact on the Town in his emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Black business owners in Chapel Hill and Durham impact and serve community

By Sierra President | August 13

Black-owned businesses like Ms. Mastic's Crystals & More serve their communities across North Carolina. August is nationally celebrated as Black Business ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro roads receive redesign during NCDOT road resurfacing

By Sam Kornylak | August 13

Both Chapel Hill and Carrboro are using the NCDOT's repaving cycle to redesign the streets and improve bike and pedestrian safety. Carrboro Mayor Damon ...

Chapel Hill continues to protect itself against COVID-19 omicron subvariants

By Ian Walniuk | August 13

Over the past several months, the omicron BA.5 and BA.4 subvariants have chipped away at other strains of the coronavirus to become the two most prevalent. ...

First ALDI grocery store in Chapel Hill opens in Eastgate Crossing

By Ian Walniuk | August 13

While the Chapel Hill store is now open to the public, there will be a grand opening event on Thursday, Aug. 18.

UNC School of Nursing received bomb threat, building cleared after investigation

By Liv Reilly | August 8

The University received a bomb threat today at the UNC School of Nursing's Carrington Hall, according to UNC Media Relations. Both the Federal Bureau ...