Makenzie Mills

Mason Miller

City & State

Orange County Schools considers plans for bonds, community weighs in

By Makenzie Mills | April 11

Orange County Schools seeks community input on how to spend $125 million in school bond funds on one of three proposals: a new kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school that would replace Central Elementary School, a new K-5 elementary school that would be built next to Gravelly Hill Middle School and a new K-8 school that would replace Orange Middle School.

Rhea Gandikota

City & State

Harriet Tubman YWCA added to National Register of Historical Places

By Makenzie Mills | April 6

The Harriet Tubman YWCA is recognized for its legacy in supporting Black heritage and civil rights.

Aubrey Word

City & State

'I feel like this isn't the answer:' CHCCS students react to language program cuts

By Makenzie Mills | March 26

Students are urging the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school district to provide support to language teachers whose positions are being cut.

City & State

North Carolina removes additional fee on retirement plans

By Makenzie Mills | March 3

The plan is expected to save participants of N.C. 401(k) and N.C. 457 Plans 10 cents for every $1,000 in an account.

Pearce Barnes

City & State

Tailgate, Shrunken Head Boutique's expansion store, holds grand opening

By Makenzie Mills | March 2

The grand opening featured an appearance from former UNC men's basketball player Phil Ford.

Sports

'It's very powerful': Chapel Hill endorses Children's Bill of Rights in Sports

By Makenzie Mills | February 19

A local resident with three children in youth sports asked the Town to support the bill after her daughter's diagnosis with an overuse injury from competitive swimming.

City & State

N.C. Superintendent visits Carrboro, kicks off Black History Month events

By Makenzie Mills | February 5

Mo Green spoke to Carrboro community members about the state's racial achievement gap and his plans for N.C.'s public education system.

Grace Davidson

City & State

Carrboro Town Council and community members envision the future of East Weaver Street

By Makenzie Mills | January 27

On Jan. 14, the Carrboro Town Council and local community members furthered discussions about increased pedestrian spaces on East Weaver Street.

Hannah Zinn

City & State

Chapel Hill bars reflect on Dry January, the month-long sobriety challenge

By Makenzie Mills | January 15

Owners and managers at Pantana Bob's, Dead Mule Club and Carolina Brewery have seen an increased interest in nonalcoholic options as Dry January progresses.

Annabelle Henderson

City & State

N.C. Medicaid Expansion program exceeds initially anticipated enrollment rates

By Makenzie Mills | January 6

The Medicaid Expansion program, launched on Dec. 1, 2023 has over 600,000 people enrolled in the first year of implementation in half the time that was initially projected.