The Poplar Drive and Collett Ridge fires are currently the two largest wildfires still burning in the state, at 98 percent and 79 percent containment, respectively.
Taylor Gilland, The Purple Bowl owner, said the Town of Chapel Hill did not have any role in helping find the business' new space at 505 W. Franklin St. following the purchase of its current leased space by Longfellow Real Estate Partners. Emails obtained by The Daily Tar Heel show Hemminger suggested the space at 505 W. Franklin St. to Gilland in March 2023.
In 2019 and 2021, only 16 percent of registered voters in North Carolina participated in November municipal elections, compared to 75 percent in 2020 and 51 percent in 2022. Chapel Hill Town Council member Tai Huynh — who was a UNC student when he was elected — won his seat by just 24 votes in 2019.
“We need to have familiarity with our elected officials so that we can hold them accountable,” David McLennan, professor of political science and the director of the Meredith Poll, said. “They're not just faceless names on a ballot every two or four years.”
Chapel Hill is on track to meet its 2023 housing increase quota with 2,567 dwelling units currently under construction. Of these, 154 are designated as affordable units for those making less than 30 percent of the area's median income.
The weapon used in the Aug. 28 shooting has yet not been found, officials confirmed. Retired Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigator Rick Smith said the investigation will most likely involve a hand search for the weapon, which he said would involve retracing Tailei Qi’s path and doing a grid search to cover every possible area.
The board approved two new positions with unallocated funds from this year's budget at its Monday meeting. During the public comment period, several attendees voiced worry over former superintendent Monique Felder's sudden departure.
For the first time since 2016, North Carolina voters will be required to show a photo ID at the polls during municipal elections in November. But, county boards of elections are now providing free photo IDs for voters.
The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program is a mentorship opportunity in CHCCS that aims to improve the academic achievement of students of color. The program increases engagement and enrichment opportunities for these students while expanding leadership opportunities and academic confidence.
The North Carolina athletic landscape has changed in the past year with the passage of new policies — including in NIL, sports betting and legislation impacting trans athletes. Here are some changes to be aware of.
