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Storify: Obama talks student loans at UNC
President Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 8,000 people at Carmichael Arena Tuesday afternoon. APR 25
Awaiting President Obama: UNC's tweets before the president's arrival
As they waited for President Obama’s arrival, students across UNC’s campus took to Twitter to share what they saw in Carmichael Arena. APR 25
Penny Rich files for Orange County Commissioners race
After a weekend filled with conversations, Town Council member Penny Rich has set a new goal: joining the Orange County Board of Commissioners. FEB 15
Orange County officials discuss ways to meet proposed landfill closure date
After almost 40 years of living with a neighbor that has riddled their streets with trash, residents of the Rogers Road neighborhood are one step closer to being able to send their garbage somewhere besides their own backyard. JAN 31
Witnesses recount first hours of Carson murder in first day of testimony
As testimony began in the trial of Laurence Alvin Lovette, Jr., the man accused of killing former student body president Eve Carson in March 2008, details about what happened that night became clearer. Witnesses recounted the night of the murder, from what Carson wore and did to when they first realized she was missing. JAN 9
Opening arguments begin in Lovette trial
Attorneys defending Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr., a 21-year-old Durham man charged with the murder of former UNC Student Body President Eve Carson, urged jurors to question the reliability of witnesses who may have had personal interests at stake when they gave their original testimonies. JAN 9
Chapel Hill kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting
To kick off the season, Kleinschmidt and more than 60 townspeople circled around the Memorial Garden of University Baptist Church on Sunday night for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership’s sixth annual community tree lighting ceremony. NOV 29
Tornado stories through the eyes of Twitter
After two tornado warnings, UNC has given the all clear for students and staff. A tornado watch is in effect for Orange County until 9 p.m. Read how students and teachers handled the weather warnings. SEP 8
Chapel Hill Police seek information involving early morning shooting
The Chapel Hill Police Department is looking for information about a shooting that occurred at 2:27 a.m. SEP 1
Carl Schuler running for seat on Chapel Hill Town Council
Carl Schuler traveled more than 800 miles from his hometown of Ottawa, Ontario, before finding his way to Chapel Hill. SEP 1
NC General Assembly may nix Chapel Hill Voter-Owned Elections program
Although Chapel Hill has led the state in publicly funding local campaigns, the town’s reign as the sole provider of a municipally funded financing program could soon come to an end. JUL 20
Orange County election filings have yet to show real race
With six days left for potential public servants to file for November’s election, the field still lacks true competition. JUL 13
Mayor Kleinschmidt announces bid for second term
With the eyes of his closest friends, family and coworkers on him, Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt announced that he will file for a chance at a second term tomorrow at the Orange County Board of Elections in Hillsborough. JUL 13
Carrboro day laborers may get center
Randee Haven-O’Donnell remembers advocating for the worker movement in college as one of her most rewarding endeavors. JUL 6
Chapel Hill mulls banning using cellphones while driving
To Joe Capowski, part of the problem is cultural. Capowski, a former member of the Chapel Hill Town Council, is petitioning the current council to ban drivers from using cellphones while driving on town streets. JUN 29
Judge gives Edwards stay in case involving sex tapes
For Judge Carl Fox, the decision to allow John Edwards to be relieved from further questioning in a case involving ownership of sex tapes of him and Rielle Hunter was one he had to make. JUN 22
Social worker kicks off alderman campaign
Michelle Johnson starts every morning with a session of meditation on her kitchen floor. JUN 22
Town Council approves $50.5 million budget
Amidst discussion of a potential library card fee and an unexpected tipping fee increase, the Chapel Hill Town Council passed a $50.5 million budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year Monday night. JUN 15
Three in custody after chase down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
What started out as a morning robbery in the Northside neighborhood turned into a chase for the Chapel Hill Police Department. JUN 15
County to consider $100,000 incentive package
The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss tonight the details of a possible $100,000 incentive package for the Mebane manufacturing company AKG of America, Inc. JUN 8
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