'Why wouldn’t they be there?': Experts discuss deer population in Orange County

While Chapel Hill and Carrboro have some of the densest municipal populations in the state, they also have an overpopulation of deer.

Orange County Commissioners approve two zoning amendments, discuss Greene Tract

At the meeting, the Planning Department presented a zoning amendment and the commissioners talked about collaboration with the UNC School of Government ...

Hasson Bacote's challenge of death sentence by majority-white jury could set precedent

Hasson Bacote challenges his death sentence under the Racial Justice Act, despite its repeal in 2013.

A guide to voting with an absentee ballot in the upcoming election

There are many important steps and dates to look out for with key early voting dates approaching.

Republicans propose funding for voucher program, enforce police cooperation with ICE

Chapel Hill to begin renovations on Homestead Skate Park

The Town is partnering with 5th Pocket Skateparks, a skater owned-and-operated firm that tries to include urban-style features such as ledges and ...

NC Arts Council awards grants to eight Orange County arts programs

In an effort to increase investment in smaller and mid-sized organizations, the NC Arts Council gave $219,780 in grants to programs in Orange County.

Early childhood educators reflect on preschool teacher pay, recruitment

There are many paths that lead to becoming a preschool teacher, such as completing the North Carolina Child Care Credential or the North Carolina Prekindergarten ...

New North Carolina Surgical Hospital opens, first operations successful

On its first day of operation, the hospital surgeons completed a liver transplant and half a dozen other procedures. The new hospital will also offer ...

N.C. Republicans file lawsuit, claims Elections Board fails to properly register voters

Controversy over voter identification discrepancies heightens as the 2024 election nears. Lawsuit argues for fair elections through voter registration ...

Column: UNC students should embrace their surrounding community

"We’re often too busy calculating our GPAs to the nearest thousandth, hustling over class schedules and keeping our gazes low that we never look out ...

Town of Chapel Hill holds meeting to discuss new development for seniors

Progress on a building plan of a new housing development called Overlook at The Cedars has begun.

'There's so much more': ReCYCLEry to vacate Chapel Hill space by January

The business was established to make cycling resources more accessible and to build community.

Carrboro begins pavement resurfacing project looking to improve safety, accessibility

By improving sidewalks and bike paths, Carrboro residents will have an easier time getting around town.

North Carolina welcomes second wind farm, increases local investment

The Timbermill Wind project is a multi-million dollar investment into Chowan County. Although other N.C. regions might want to invest in more wind farms, ...

New bar set to open on Franklin Street, reflects owners' Chapel Hill history

Visitors will find the walls of Max's Tin Can adorned with UNC memorabilia, while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and ...

CHCCS teacher supply store eases cost burden of classroom supplies

After budget cuts, the Teachers Trust Fund helps host the Teachers Supply Store.

NCBCE to use grant funding in pre-apprenticeship program expansion

“We’re developing these supportive, flexible pathways for students to get really good careers, get post secondary education, get it all paid for, ...

Schoolkids Records to close, owner points to industry changes, expensive rent

The first Schoolkids location opened in Raleigh in 1974, and the current Chapel Hill location opened in March 2016 in the former CD Alley Space. Stephen ...