Rising numbers of college students experiencing basic needs insecurity
With the high prices of college tuition, a growing number of students are experiencing food and housing insecurity in both community colleges and four-year institutions.
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Chapel Hill and Carrboro hold free legal clinic for DACA recipients
The Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro have partnered with El Centro Hispano, a community building nonprofit that assists the Triangle’s Latinx population, to sponsor a free legal clinic for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who may be eligible to renew their status.
Chapel Hill Town Council meets on Sept. 27
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Chapel Hill hosts forum to meet town council candidates
Staff writer Gregory Hall reports live from a forum introducing the town council candidates.
Is the Blue Hill District prone to flooding?
Concerns about stormwater runoff and flooding in the Blue Hill District continue to be voiced as the area expands with new developments. The Blue Hill District, formerly known as the Ephesus-Fordham District, covers around 180 acres of land between South Elliott Road, East Franklin Street, Fordham Boulevard and Ephesus Church Road.
Campaigning at a cost in Chapel Hill, Carrboro
In the 2015 Chapel Hill mayoral race, the two front runners, Pam Hemminger and Mark Kleinschmidt, spent a combined total of $53,603.58 on their campaigns.
Looking for a ride? GoTransit is going free for a day
GoTransit will offer free rides Thursday as a part of Try Transit Week — an initiative to increase ridership in the Triangle.
Q & A with Town Council candidate Rachel Schaevitz
Rachel Schaevitz is a UNC alum running for a seat on Chapel Hill’s Town Council. Staff writer Simrann Wadhwa spoke with her about why she is running, her platform and what she hopes to accomplish.
Good Neighbor Initiative aims to bring community together
The Good Neighbor Initiative hosted its annual Neighborhood Night Out and Block Party on Thursday to bring students and local residents together living in Chapel Hill neighborhoods.
Chapel Hill Town Council approves 'Brunch Bill' and Health Care Expansion
Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss Special Use Permits for Alpha Phi sorority, Wegmans grocery store and Signature Health Care Expansion on Wednesday.They also approved alcohol sales on Sunday after 10 a.m.
Carrboro Youth Advisory Board inspires civic engagement
Randee Haven-O’Donnell first developed an interest in government at the age of 15, when she joined a high school group that discussed current events and politics.
Chapel Hill Town Council meets Sept. 13
Follow along with our live coverage at the Sept. 13 meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council here:
Write-in candidate running for Chapel Hill Mayor
Write-in candidate Eugene Farrar announced he would run for mayor alongside incumbent Mayor Pam Hemminger for Chapel Hill Town elections in November.
Chapel Hill Town Council discusses preparing for tropical storms, living wage and construction
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Chapel Hill Fire Department helps Hurricane Harvey in Houston
Four members of the Chapel Hill Fire Department were deployed to Houston to help relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey.
P2P Express celebrates 25 year anniversary
The Point-To-Point Express is celebrating its 25th year in operation this school year, and the celebration includes many new gifts for students.
Nearly a year after Matthew, hurricanes hit close to home ... again
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, North Carolina continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Matthew.
Chamber of Commerce calls for removal of Silent Sam
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce released a statement on Aug. 28 that supported the recent requests for the removal of UNC’s confederate soldier statue, Silent Sam, and apologized for their past support of segregation before the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.
Chapel Hill Public Library hosted panel about confederate statues and free speech
The Chapel Hill Public Library hosted a panel to discuss Silent Sam, the purpose of Confederate monuments and free speech on Wednesday night.
Upcoming town elections could improve diversity in local governance
Chapel Hill residents will head to the polls to vote in Town Council and mayoral elections Nov. 7 and choose from one of the most diverse pools of candidates in recent years.
