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Duke Energy reports widespread power outage across Chapel Hill

By Lauren McCarthy | February 11

As of 9:10 a.m., traffic lights on East Franklin Street, Fordham Boulevard and parts of Raleigh Road are out, according to a statement from The Town of ...

Carrboro Town Council approves using Town-owned land for affordable housing

By David Richman | February 10

The draft comprehensive plan identified a housing gap of 1,079 units in Carrboro.

Carrboro Town Council discusses updates to climate plans

By David Richman | February 10

The main issues discussed in the presentation were the implementations of the two plans, including a draft fleet study scope and a draft dietary greenhouse ...

Chapel Hill Transit to restore bus routes that were reduced due to COVID-19

By Emmy Martin | February 9

Chapel Hill Transit will restore the CL, J and D routes beginning Feb. 14. The routes were reduced earlier this year due to COVID-19.

Orange County Health Department to distribute free N95 masks beginning Friday

By Emmy Martin | February 9

OCHD will begin distributing free N95 masks on Friday while supplies last.

Orange County artists and nonprofits receive grants for community projects

By Sarah Choi | February 9

This year, nearly $53,200 in grants were awarded to 22 individuals, 14 nonprofit organizations and two schools.

Orange County Schools to scale back COVID-19 regulations

By Waverly McIver | February 9

The reduced regulations include optional masking outdoors and no spectator limitations for sports and other events.

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Local filmmakers to host inaugural Chapel Hill Black Film Festival

By Jeremiah Holloway | February 8

On Feb. 12, three Black local filmmakers will show their creations at the first Chapel Hill Black Film Festival at the Varsity Theater. The doors open ...

Here's how Chapel Hill and Carrboro are celebrating Black History Month

By Meagan Bergstrom | February 8

With Black History Month underway, here's a list of events happening around Chapel Hill and Carrboro to celebrate.

'There's no magic bullet': Affordable housing crisis prevalent in Chapel Hill

By Emily Schmidt | February 8

Since 2017, average housing costs have increased by 37 percent in Chapel Hill. For low-income households, this means the majority of housing options are ...

Chapel Hill church offers scholarship for Black students with ancestral ties to UNC

By Waverly McIver | February 8

Scott McCue, a pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, said the scholarship aims to take reparative action for the history of enslavement at UNC.

Chapel Hill launches initiative to encourage community input on programs

By Katie MacKinnon | February 8

Virtual office hours and in-person "Let’s Talk Town" events will continue throughout February.

New N.C. law provides access to birth control without a prescription

By Lauren McCarthy | February 7

House Bill 96 allows certified pharmacists to provide oral contraceptives to patients after conducting a consultation. Although the law went ...

N.C. Supreme Court rules new district maps unconstitutional after gerrymandering lawsuits

By Caroline Wills | February 7

In a 4-3 decision against the redrawn maps, the state Supreme Court concluded that the maps violated the free elections clause, the equal protection clause, ...

CHCCS votes to invest over $860,000 in mental health resources at latest meeting

By Jenna Rupp | February 7

Stemming from a new spending plan, students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will soon see an increase in available mental health resources. The recommendation ...

'Proud of the work we do for the community': New exhibit honors Chapel Hill employees

By Jenna Rupp | February 6

“The Town workers photographed in this project are essential,” project creator Michael Schwalbe said. “We couldn't have a place to live like Chapel ...

Seafood restaurant brings new cultural dishes for Black History Month

By Samuel Long | February 6

Owner and chef Ricky Moore said the dishes are simple and authentically African-influenced, chosen with the goal of indirectly educating people with food. ...

'At a loss': Professors and lawmakers react to rejection of school vaccine mandate

By Ian Walniuk | February 6

While government and public health officials in the state had said such a mandate would be premature, some faculty who signed the petition for a college ...

Chapel Hill Town Council approves curb-running bike lanes on West Franklin Street

By Sarah Choi | February 6

Mayor Pro Tem Karen Stegman said Chapel Hill is in a crisis regarding street safety. Over 16 people were hit by drivers on crosswalks in the last year, ...

Orange County living wage increases due to rising rent

By Ethan E. Horton | February 3

The living wage is $15.85 an hour, according to Orange County Living Wage. The minimum wage in North Carolina is has been at the federal level of $7.25 ...