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Orange County Board of Education unanimously votes to lift school mask mandates

By Lauren McCarthy | February 21

Masks will be made optional for students within 72 hours of Orange County government lifting its indoor mask mandate, the Board of Education decided unanimously ...

CHCCS considers plans for non-instructional staff pay increase as it falls behind market

By Harrison Gummel | February 21

The employment study, which was presented at last Thursday's Board of Education meeting, was conducted to help Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools administer ...

El Centro Hispano announces program to increase job opportunities for Latinx workers

By Maggie McIntyre | February 20

Announced on Feb. 12, the new ToolBank program allows for workers who are a part of the nonprofit's Casa for Employment & Leadership program to ...

Orange County Animal Services finds homes for all eight wolfdogs taken in last summer

By Sarah Choi | February 20

Since taking in eight wolfdogs last summer, Orange County Animal Services has recently found homes for all of them. Three of the wolfdogs are now in Wisconsin, ...

N.C. Child Care Stabilization Grant distributes over $335 million

By Madelyn Van Meter | February 20

Since the program's launch, nearly $336 million of the total $805 million has been distributed to 3,961 child care centers across North Carolina. With ...

'An unequivocal win': Advocacy groups react to Supreme Court gerrymandering decision

By Waverly McIver | February 20

The advocacy groups and residents who spoke at the press conference Tuesday called for fairness and equity in North Carolina's redistricting process.

Orange County leaders will keep mask mandate in place

By Susie Webb | February 18

The decision comes after Gov. Roy Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end mask mandates at a press conference yesterday afternoon. He recommended ...

'Everyone just needs a second chance': COVID-19 food stamps benefits extend through February

By Grant Alexander | February 17

“The extra food stamps are a good first step,” ClubNova Executive Director Karen Dunn said. “But fixing food insecurity requires a significant shift ...

Orange County to launch program aiming to reinforce proper recycling habits

By Zoe Werner | February 17

Robert Williams, director of Orange County Waste Management, said the program will increase community education regarding contaminants and encourage residents ...

Orange County seeking feedback in development of new transit plan

By Simon Tan | February 17

To meet increasing peak frequencies and needs during evenings and weekends, the survey asked for feedback on proposed service improvements for several ...

Gov. Roy Cooper encourages schools to end mask mandates

By Lauren McCarthy | February 17

"Today, I'm encouraging them to end mask requirements," Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference Thursday.

'Do what I love': Black-owned barber shops give back to community

By Caroline Wills | February 16

Across the Triangle, Black-owned barbershops like Masterworks Barbershop and Kendrick's Kave Barbershop provide not only a much-needed service to people, ...

'Maybe it opens the door to new possibilities': CHCCS alumnus wins teaching award

By Samuel Long | February 15

Seifts said a significant population of the students at East Chapel Hill High School are Asian, but many of them have never had an Asian teacher before. ...

Chapel Hill and Durham Black-owned businesses help meet various community needs

By Ian Walniuk | February 15

From college preparation to vegan food options, Black-owned businesses have been offering unique services and filling community needs for years.

Carolina Coffee Shop opens new café, 1922, next door

By Jenna Rupp | February 14

1922 is a new grab-and-go style café that sells coffee locally sourced from Carrboro Coffee Roasters and items provided by other businesses in the community. ...

From girls in stem to chicken wings: UNC students keep pace with booming business startups

By Ethan E. Horton | February 14

As business applications nationally have soared over the past year, student entrepreneurs at the University have been keeping pace. UNC had 538 active ...

Chapel Hill ups safety enforcement in response to recent pedestrian, bike crashes

By Katie MacKinnon | February 13

In recent weeks, Chapel Hill has seen an increase in bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and many community members have expressed concerns about safety ...

Orange County Broadband Task Force seeks to address internet inequality

By Harrison Gummel | February 13

The Orange County Broadband Task Force has planned to provide better internet connection in Orange County.

Here's how to celebrate Valentine's Day in Chapel Hill

By Sarah Choi | February 13

There are lots of events happening in Chapel Hill to help celebrate love, including LAB! Theatre live readings at Linda's, ice cream at Maple View Farm ...

OWASA employees work on East Rosemary St. in Carrboro on Feb. 10, 2022.

Orange Water and Sewer Authority project set to replace Carrboro sewer lines

By Waverly McIver | February 13

The East Main Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project is beginning on Friday. Construction will occur on weekends in order to minimize the length of the project. ...