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CHCCS board adds three mental health wellness days to 2021-22 academic calendar

By Ian Walniuk | October 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education voted unanimously to add three mental wellness days to the 2021-22 school calendar on ...

'Dune' stars reflect on film process at Warner Bros. college journalist roundtable

By Ellis Riggsbee | October 19

Set to release in the United States this Friday, Warner Bros.’ “Dune” has sparked conversation throughout campus and the entertainment industry. ...

Orange County Detention Center copes with rising COVID-19 cases

By Waverly McIver | October 19

Twenty inmates and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Orange County Detention Center as of Monday, raising concerns about general ...

OCS Board of Education to meet virtually after Proud Boys interrupt session

By Katie MacKinnon and Ian Walniuk | October 18

Several members of the Proud Boys attended the Orange County Schools Board of Education work session on Monday, Oct. 11, held at A.L. Stanback Middle ...

Early voting period gives voters options to cast ballots before Election Day

By Samuel Long | October 18

Early voting allows people to vote in the municipal elections during a designated period before the general election on Nov. 2. The early voting period ...

No Patient Left Alone Act passes in N.C. Senate, seeks to expand visitation rights

By Sophie Teague | October 14

The No Patient Left Alone Act passed unanimously in the N.C. Senate and is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Roy Cooper. The bill would ensure patient ...

Republicans continue to push bill to limit Gov. Cooper’s emergency powers

By Ian Walniuk | October 14

A bill designed to restrict the executive powers of the governor could soon be headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. After several months of limited discussion ...

Triangle Bikeworks rides across the country to learn 'what history actually is'

By Katie MacKinnon | October 12

Triangle Bikeworks looks to provide students with a unique way of learning about the United States and its history outside of the classroom.

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

Orange County COVID-19 vaccination rate decreases due to CDC miscalculations

By Austin Blake | October 12

The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Orange County is not as high as the CDC previously reported. The error stems from calculating vaccination rates based ...

Two women win Jan Allen award for work supporting women in Chapel Hill

By Caroline Wills | October 11

Dianne Jackson and Anissa McLendon are the first women to receive the Jan Allen Award.

A guide to festivities in Chapel Hill and Durham this fall

By Hannah Kaufman | October 11

There are plenty of festive events that Chapel Hill and Durham have to offer. Turn over a new leaf with this guide to all of the best pumpkin patches, ...

Town of Chapel Hill receiving three new electric buses as part of plan to reduce emissions

By Caroline Kelly | October 11

Electric buses fall under the Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan. The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution committing to create ...

N.C. Specialty Foods Association names winners in 2021 product competition

By Harrison Gummel | October 11

The N.C. Specialty Foods Association announced the winners of its 2021 product competition, showcasing the best foods and drinks the state's restaurants ...

Editorial: Mental health resources for the Chapel Hill community

By Editorial Board | October 10

"In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to ...

"Shellebrate Good Times, Come On!": It's North Carolina Oyster Week

By Ethan E. Horton | October 7

North Carolina Oyster Week, which runs from Oct. 11-15, is a state-sponsored "shellebration" of oysters and the positive environmental and economic impact ...

Orange County clinics providing Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk individuals

By Meagan Bergstrom | October 7

UNC Health and local Orange County clinics are offering COVID-19 booster shots for certain individuals, following recent guidance from the U.S. Centers ...

N.C. Latin American Film Festival to showcase Latinx stories and voices

By Jenna Rupp | October 6

The North Carolina Latin American Film Festival will run from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, with an additional film showing on Oct. 31. Its stated mission is to ...

New version of aging plan aims to make Orange County more livable for older adults

By Christian Ciocoiu | October 6

Orange County will be holding several open houses this week to discuss the survey results for its Master Aging Plan. The plan's main goal is to make Orange ...

Meet three of the newcomers running for Chapel Hill Town Council this November

By Sophie Teague | October 5

Seven candidates are vying to be elected to the four open seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council in this November's municipal elections. Meet three of ...

Meet the six candidates running for the CHCCS Board of Education

By Waverly McIver | October 4

George Griffin, Ryan C. Jackson, Riza Jenkins, Meredith Pruitt, Mike Sharp and Tim Sookram are running to serve on the CHCCS Board of Education. Here's ...