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Kody Kinsley assumes role as NCDHHS secretary, replacing Cohen

By Ian Walniuk | January 12

Kody Kinsley's priorities include leading the state's pandemic response amid a surge of the omicron variant and responding to the state's ongoing opioid ...

COVID-19 numbers spike for CHCCS, 103 cases in the first week

By Samuel Long | January 11

CHCCS students and parents alike had concerns about issues such as record high COVID-19 numbers, test shortages, students who are too young to be vaccinated ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses how to allocate $7.9 million in excess funds

By Avery Baker | January 11

The town's conservative budgeting, unexpected sales tax growth and personnel savings from the hiring freeze contributed to the extra $7.9 million.

Cary hosts sixth annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

By Sarah Choi | January 10

A large, red-lighted archway welcomed visitors this weekend at the front of Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, leading to a lantern-filled pathway. The ...

Chapel Hill Transit to reduce seven routes, endures continued staff shortages

By Waverly McIver | January 9

At Chapel Hill Transit, 10 to 25 bus drivers are out of work on any given day now due to COVID-19 protocols.

NCDOT and the Town of Chapel Hill vie over Franklin Street ownership

By Caroline Wills | January 9

If the Town of Chapel Hill took ownership of Franklin Street, it could mean some of the extended sidewalks placed during the pandemic will stay.

'People have to eat': New restaurants open their doors in Chapel Hill

By Ethan E. Horton | January 9

Franklin Street has had its fair share of business turnover. Here's a look at five new restaurants that have recently opened.

Protesters call for traffic safety after two middle schoolers were struck

By Ian Walniuk | January 9

Organized by Anne Goldstein, the first to respond and report the accident on Dec. 31, between 150 and 200 people gathered to march down Estes Drive toward ...

Chapel Hill community holds vigil one year after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, calls for change

By Harrison Gummel | January 7

One year after rioters entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Chapel Hill residents joined Americans across the country in a nationwide Day of Remembrance ...

A runner circles the snow covered track around Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, NC, on Jan. 7, 2017.

Orange County Schools and CHCCS to close Monday due to inclement weather

By Guillermo Molero and Madison Ward | January 2

The district cited high winds, sleet and snow as causes. In-person and remote instruction will be canceled during this time.

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

Orange County reports first case of omicron variant of COVID-19

By Madison Ward | December 17

The Orange County Health Department reported the county's first COVID-19 case of the omicron variant in a press release Friday.

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Jackson drops out of U.S. Senate race, endorses front-runner Beasley

By Madison Ward | December 16

“I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished, but everyone needs to know when to step aside,” Jackson said. “Cheri Beasley has served this state ...

N.C. Supreme Court rules that all 2022 primary elections must be delayed by two months

By Guillermo Molero | December 8

The N.C. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the state must delay the date of all primary elections for public offices as part of an ongoing legal battle ...

Candidate filing to begin Tuesday morning for U.S. House and N.C. House, Senate

By Guillermo Molero | December 6

Filing for these contests along with those for other statewide offices was slated to begin Monday at noon and conclude on Dec. 17. Candidates wishing ...

Gas leak briefly closes Franklin Street from Boundary Street to Roosevelt Drive

By Susie Webb | December 3

Franklin Street is closed between Boundary Street and Rosevelt Drive due to a gas leak Friday.

Two mayors, two Town Councils and a school board: A look back at Orange County elections

By Guillermo Molero | November 30

Lying in the shadow of presidential and midterm races, odd-numbered years aren’t usually remembered for their elections. This one, though, may prove ...

A year in review for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

By Brian Rosenzweig | November 30

As school systems across the country head into their fifth semester marked by the pandemic, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is examining how to stay ...

Here's what's happened in the Town of Chapel Hill this past year

By Madison Ward | November 30

From the implementation of a Climate Action Plan to the approval of the Greene Tract resolution after decades of discussion and local businesses bouncing ...

From statewide to local races, here's what to expect for the 2022 elections in N.C.

By Kelli Rainer | November 30

With open seats across a variety of statewide and local offices, many candidates have already begun their campaigns.

Average rent price in Chapel Hill has gone up 16 percent from last year

By Austin Blake | November 30

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents respond to the raised rates amid concerns.