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(11/20/18 12:51am)
Going home for holidays like Thanksgiving can often lead to political discussions. While many students try to avoid these conversations with their families, the recent midterm elections and current political climate make politics a hot topic for many over the break.
(11/15/18 3:49am)
GoTriangle recently announced a series of refinements to the Durham-Orange Light Rail project at an Orange County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 1. The changes encompass a variety of subjects, like financial, social and technical issues.
(10/30/18 12:43am)
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen recently voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.
(10/16/18 12:24am)
Officials from the Town of Chapel Hill are considering plans to “activate” the 140 West plaza — an open, public area at the intersection of W. Franklin Street and Church Street that is currently the home of the “Exhale” sculpture, a large, public art display commissioned in 2013.
(10/10/18 11:56pm)
It’s been four weeks since Hurricane Florence hit the coast of North Carolina, and there’s already another hurricane making its way toward the state.
(09/20/18 2:49am)
The Town of Carrboro is months deep into a “collaborative venture” that will turn a current downtown parking lot into a multi-use center.
(09/05/18 1:54am)
Frank Baumgartner is a political science professor at UNC-Chapel Hill. He recently published a book, Suspect Citizens: What 20 Million Traffic Stops Tell Us About Policing and Race, about how racial differences impact the outcomes of routine traffic stops in the United States. Staff writer Claire Willmschen asked him about his new book and the research he has been working on for years.
(08/29/18 2:02am)
When sophomore Preeyanka Rao moved to Chapel Hill from New Jersey, she immediately changed her voter registration.
(04/19/18 12:12am)
Fair and equal treatment by police is a nationwide issue, but the Carrboro Police Department is conducting a more local examination. The Department has tracked bias in their policing over recent years and presented their findings to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday.
(04/12/18 11:42pm)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently evaluated the affordable housing in Chapel Hill and ranked the town as a “troubled performer.”
(04/05/18 12:05am)
Tucked away around the corner of Franklin Street lies Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spent an evening sampling their menu.
(04/02/18 11:26pm)
Since 2012, the FDA has approved the use of a drug that reduces the risk of HIV infection by 92 percent — but despite it being widely available in Orange County, not many are taking advantage of it.
(03/09/18 1:17am)
On any regular day, eleven-year-old Paul Rosu seems just like every other kid at Smith Middle School — but he recently achieved something few his age have. He received a 5 on his AP Calculus AB exam, the highest possible score, and may have been the only fifth-grader to take the exam last year.
(03/05/18 12:58am)
Ten years ago, the Chapel Hill community faced a terrible tragedy. Eve Carson's death was at the forefront of news at this time in 2008, but the direct memory of her has faded away with the years.
(03/01/18 2:13am)
The Ben & Jerry’s on Franklin Street has partnered with Prison Books Collective to provide books for those in prison and free ice cream for those who donate.
(02/22/18 12:19am)
The Lloyd-Broad neighborhood in Carrboro is one of the most historic and diverse neighborhoods in Orange County, but residents say newer, larger developments are causing a shift in the community.
(02/05/18 11:43pm)
Sabrina Garcia retired from the Chapel Hill Police Department after 28 years as a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Specialist. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spoke with Garcia about her career, her work and what's next.
(01/30/18 12:38am)
The Chapel Hill Dunkin’ Donuts is petitioning to add a drive-thru to its business, but the process is harder than some may think.
(01/19/18 12:17am)
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed the creation of a new Comprehensive Plan for the town during their Jan. 9 meeting which gathered support by both the community and the board. The Comprehensive Plan will outline the community's goals for the future.
(12/06/17 12:19am)
Barbara Foushee was sworn in to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Dec. 5. She was the only new member to be elected this past November. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spoke with Foushee about her past professional experiences and her goals for her upcoming term.