Kristin Kharrat

Emma Plumly

City & State

What to know about Chapel Hill's streetscape project

By Kristin Kharrat | October 28

The project intends to reimagine streets, sidewalks and gathering places in the downtown Chapel Hill area.

Makayla Key

City & State

Community members reflect on Triangle Double Bucks Program, decreased funding

By Kristin Kharrat | October 7

The program gives beneficiaries the ability to double their money and shop locally.

Taylor Nock

City & State

North Carolina's Child Passenger Safety Week seeks to raise awareness

By Kristin Kharrat | September 24

“We highly encourage parents and caregivers to go get their seats checked," Allan Buchanan, the director of community risk and reduction at the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal said. "It’s a free service and it’s all about keeping their children safe."

Liza Smith

City & State

Measles case identified in North Carolina, NCDHHS urges vaccination

By Kristin Kharrat | September 15

The symptoms of measles are relatively similar to cold-like symptoms and can include a fever, runny nose, cough and a rash. Positive tests are confirmed through blood tests and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests.

Virginia Van de Riet

City & State

North Carolina welcomes second wind farm, increases local investment

By Kristin Kharrat | August 29

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, not all areas have environmental conditions that favor wind energy.

Olivia Paul

City & State

'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sarah Fenwick

City & State

From the Ackland to the Botanical Gardens: Five free things to do in Chapel Hill

By Kristin Kharrat | May 21

Despite not feeling like it sometimes, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are home to a plethora of activities you can enjoy without worrying about finances.

City & State

24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will emphasize community, honor legacies

By Kristin Kharrat | April 25

The 24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will be on Sunday, April 28. The event aims to bring the community together and pay homage to its creator, Mildred 'Mama Dip' Council.

Kristin Kharrat

News

NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts first-ever Policy Slam Competition

By Kristin Kharrat | April 18

The event provided the opportunity for seven contestants to share local urban planning policies that can help create a more equitable community.

Megan Macdonald

City & State

Chapel Hill Town Council to increase stormwater control requirements

By Kristin Kharrat | April 7

Professional engineer Philip Post said the increase in stormwater requirements will be especially harmful to many smaller projects, specifically affordable housing.

Kristin Kharrat

News