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Orange County native and UNC alumnus Ken Wilson teaches an introduction to Congolese drumming at the Seymour Center, located on Homestead Rd. in northern Chapel Hill. He has been playing the Congolese drums for forty years as he loves the tradition, sound, and rhythm of these African drum.

Looking to try something new in 2019? Try these free Congolese drumming classes

By Anna Daisy Mudd

The Robert & Pearl Seymour Center will offer its first-ever Congolese drumming class this year for free, featuring a special performance at the end of each session.

UNC senior Rubi Franco Quiroz speaks on Sept. 18 at the DACA in Crisis event, a panel discussion comprised of lawyers, activists and students about how to support the undocumented and DACAmented community.

How has ICE affected the Chapel Hill/Carrboro community this year?

The site for the proposed MLK Jr. Park is located at 1120 Hillsborough Road. Development has been delayed for over two years due to the increasing cost of materials needed to build the park.

Carrboro is getting a new park after Board of Aldermen allocates funds for construction

Clarissa Constantin, a senior Arabic major, throws trash in the bin marked for landfill waste at Lenoir Hall on Nov. 14, 2018.

Trash and recycling in Chapel Hill may be taking a new turn

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N.C. State Junior Mechanical Engineering major Justin Powers eats pizza at Italian Pizzeria III in Chapel Hill. Italian Pizzeria III is one of 9 pizza restaurants on Franklin Street.

Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Nicholas Emken

A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to attract customers.

Construction equipment sits in P.H. Craig Forest on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The forest, which is private property of P.H. Craig, was set to be cleared in June of this year, but construction did not officially begin until Wednesday, Oct. 31.

P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern

By Julia Masters

This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss.

Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead

By Ares Zerunyan

“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”

Health Education Director of the Women's Health Information Center Mary Quezada and Health Education Coordinator Sue Duronio discuss issues within the UNC Women's Center on Monday, Oct. 22.

Carrboro Aldermen come out against Hyde Amendment

By Claire Willmschen

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.

The Town of Carrboro was incorporated 106 years ago, though it was then called Venable. It's now named after North Carolina industrialist and white supremacist Julian Carr.

Want to be “green” even after you’re gone? In Carrboro, now you can

By Jamey Cross

The Town of Carrboro approved a town code that allowed for green burials, which offer a more natural, chemical-free form of burial.

Sophomore math major Patrick Sasser keeps cool as he bikes in the Chapel Hill on Oct. 22, 2018.

Carrboro residents voice concerns over bicycle safety in town

By Aislinn Antrim / Aislinn Antrim

Despite being rated a silver-level community by the League of American Bicyclists, Carrboro residents say that the town has room to improve its bike safety.

A handful of students — including first-years Becca Brandes, Molly Cartwright and Helen Hill — spelled it out for their peers in front of Polk Place.

Koch brothers, local leaders speak out against judicial vacancy amendment

By Lyell McMerty

The N.C. chapter of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity joins local officials in opposition to the judicial vacancy amendment.

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West End Poetry Festival's star-studded lineup explores diversity in poetry

By A.J. OLeary

De-stress and unwind over Fall Break with four days of poetry focused on themes of identity at the West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro.

Local artist connects trails and community with bridge art rail

By Anna Daisy Mudd

The railing is comprised of 43 steel-cut silhouettes, attached to steel panels lining either side of the bridge.

The Cave, a bar on West Franklin St., is set to re-open in June 2018 under new ownership.

Music is for everyone with Manifest Music Festival

By Macy Meyer

Manifest III only features bands with members who identify as femme, transgender or non-binary.

Carrboro Farmer's Market celebrates 40 years this weekend

By Miranda DiPaolo

Carrboro Farmers' Market offers you a chance to have a conversation with the producers of their food.

Swamp Rabbit Railroad is on the hunt for a meaningful audience

Swamp Rabbit Railroad will be performing at Open Eye Cafe on Friday at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Carrboro's new task force aims to acknowledge the town's complicated history

By Jake Richard

Julian Carr has been a controversial figure in Carrboro's history for years. This task force wants to contextualize his role while also showing how far the town has come.

Duke University student government proposes renaming the controversial Carr Building

By Hannah McClellan

Julian Carr's namesake, whose white supremacy and racist links are infamous, is being challenged and students and residents are attempting to drive the name out of the Chapel Hill/Durham/Carrboro areas.

The lot at 203 Greensboro Street in Carrboro is preparing for developments.

Carrboro businesses collaborate in developing new multi-use center