Local artist is restoring two well-known Chapel Hill murals
Mural restorations are underway in downtown Chapel Hill to repair two well-known pieces.
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Audio feature: A look back at 2006 East Chapel Hill High hostage situation
Lisa Kukla describes East Chapel Hill High School as a pressure cooker.
Cabe, Murrell won judge positions and two bonds passed
At the bottom of the ballots in Orange County, voters decided to support two bond referendums.
N.C. cities scored zero potential points in nondiscrimination laws section of 'Municipal Equality Index'
The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation, released its fifth annual Municipal Equality Index last Monday. The index aims to score cities based on LGBTQ inclusive legislation.
Recent graduates moving away from Chapel Hill to cities like Durham
UNC student Mason Lantay wants Chapel Hill to be the next Silicon Valley.
Raleigh faces challenges with affordable housing
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro visited Raleigh last week to discuss the city's challenges providing affordable housing and sustainable development.
Southern Season acquisition produces optimism
The acquisition of Southern Season by Calvert Retail has not disappointed shoppers and staff members.
Northside Neighborhood Initiative celebrates success of its first year
Since its launch in March 2015, the Northside Neighborhood Initiative has worked to improve affordable housing options in the neighborhood, among other objectives.
North Carolina runs dry as gas company plans to restart pipeline
After a week of gas shortages and rising fuel prices across the south, North Carolinians and Southerners will soon feel relief at the pump.
Orange County Board of Commissioners moving forward with affordable housing plans
On Sept. 8, the Orange County Board of Commissioners moved forward with plans to implement more affordable housing options in Orange County.
Downtown Chapel Hill gets hype for football season
People on Franklin Street were in for a treat Friday evening as Tar Heel Downtown kicked off its annual celebration for the upcoming football season.
What's going on this weekend: Sept. 9-11 edition
UNC Chapel Hill Art a la Carte: Paint the Old Well en Plein Air Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016 Start: 4 p.m.
La Residence will reopen in December following electrical fire
According to the official Chapel Hill Fire Department report, a Chapel Hill police officer on patrol reported fire and smoke coming from the site at approximately 6 a.m. Responders managed to put out the fire within 40 minutes. The fire damaged half of the kitchen, and smoke damage to the rest of the site was extensive.
State will retest soil near coal ash site
Multiple errors in groundwater testing have delayed the Town of Chapel Hill’s plan for dealing with the coal ash dump site discovered near the Chapel Hill Police Department three years ago.
New bill would revoke education, transportation funding to 'sanctuary cities'
For years, many North Carolina municipalities, including Asheville, Chapel Hill and Carrboro, have supported what have come to be known as "sanctuary city" policies, which instruct law enforcement not to question immigration status, and to take a more lenient stance on deportation policy.
Another UNC student robbed at gunpoint, sirens not sounded
At roughly 1 a.m. Wednesday, a UNC student was robbed at gunpoint — the second time this has happened in less than a week.
Construction set to begin on Rosemary Street May 16
If you plan on hitting up Rosemary Street during the summer, be prepared to face a construction zone.
Unemployment rises in Durham-Chapel Hill while area experiences job growth
Unemployment rates have risen in North Carolina's metropolitan areas — including Durham-Chapel Hill — according to a report released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Points for Pizza: App rewards students for staying off their phones in class
If students put their phones away for long enough, they can earn Franklin Street discounts.
Chapel Hill Town Council approves funds for affordable housing
On Monday, the Chapel Hill Town Council set aside $688,395 for affordable housing in the fiscal year 2016 budget and decided to allocate funds to several non-profits through the Affordable Housing Development Reserve.
