Student renters and long-term residents in Northside are adjusting
The Northside neighborhood in Chapel Hill is an unusual blend of long-time residents and student renters cycling in and out with the school year.
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Gov. Cooper announces NC Beer Month to highlight local businesses
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced April as N.C. Beer Month in an effort to promote local business.
Competition for housing helps drive Chapel Hill rent up to highest in state
Chapel Hill rent prices are rising — in February, the town saw a 6 percent jump in rent, according to a recent report on rental markets around the country.
CASA nonprofit to build more affordable housing in Chapel Hill-Carrboro
CASA, a nonprofit that builds affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by building more affordable housing options in Carrboro.
Drones, new park update discussed by Carrboro Board of Aldermen Tuesday
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss the new Martin Luther King Jr. Park, affordable housing and prohibiting drones on town property.
Longtime Northside resident Marian Cheek Jackson remembered for a life of friendship
Marian Cheek Jackson never met a stranger. The lifelong Chapel Hill resident, 92, who died on March 4, was known to call the community center named after her in Northside to make sure someone was checking up on her neighbors.
Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution to support state torture investigation
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution supporting the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture to investigate the state’s involvement in torture practices after 9/11.
Opinion: Conversations make policing better
Getting pulled over by the police is one of the scariest things that can happen for too many people.
Orange County aims to have 1,000 affordable housing units by 2020
Orange County is opening a request for proposals to use $2.5 million of the $5 million housing bond approved by voters last November.
Documentary screening puts spotlight on 'Wilmington Ten'
Instead of spending their sunny Saturday afternoons outside, community members gathered at the United Church of Chapel Hill for a screening of the 2014 documentary “Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten.”
Mixed Concrete art show raises $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity
Students, community members and artists gathered together Saturday night at TRU Deli & Wine Bar to create awareness for affordable housing and raise money to help build a house for a Chapel Hill resident.
Chapel Hill water shortage spurs action for Flint, Michigan
A little over 24 hours without clean water sent Chapel Hill residents into a frenzy last weekend.
Varsity Theatre hosts sold-out UNC-Duke game screening
It’s time for the North Carolina-Duke rivalry game, and for the seventh consecutive year, the Tar Heel Outreach Program is hosting its annual watch party at the Varsity Theatre.
ACLU unites coffee shops for fundraiser to support immigrants, refugees
Local coffee shops poured over the implications of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, joining a national fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Northside expected to receive affordable housing as part of Habitat for Humanity partnership
The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County are working together in the coming months to construct affordable housing in the Northside neighborhood.
Immigration advocates reeling after Trump signs off on border wall, policy changes
For Judith Montenegro, hearing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the Hispanic community is still difficult.
Meeting held between town of Chapel Hill residents to discuss West Rosemary development
Construction may seem to be coming to a close on Rosemary Street, but a whole lot more is just beginning.
Trump's pledge to defund sanctuary cities likely won't affect current Chapel Hill policies
In his 100-day plan, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end federal funding for sanctuary cities.
Med Deli, Vimala's help community come together for Syrian refugees this holiday season
The Chapel Hill community and Syrian refugees are coming together through fundraising events put on by local restaurants this holiday season.
Audio feature: Part II of a look back at 2006 East Chapel Hill High hostage situation
In part one of this series, we looked at what happened during the hour Chelsea Slegal and Lisa Kukla were held hostage at East Chapel Hill High School on April 24, 2006.
