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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger will not seek re-election

By Walker Livingston | July 19

Mayor Pam Hemminger, who has served Chapel Hill for two terms, announced this morning that she will not seek re-election.

CHCCS mentorship program returns, aims to combat racial achievement opportunity gap

By Olivia Gschwind | July 17

The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program is a mentorship opportunity in CHCCS that aims to improve the academic achievement of students of color. The program ...

UNC's David Ford makes PGA Tour debut, finishes seven under par

By Grace Nugent | July 17

No. 4 ranked world amateur golfer and UNC rising junior David Ford made his PGA Tour debut this past weekend at the Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, ...

Q&A: Jay Mebane talks about starting new role as Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | July 17

Jay Mebane was selected as Chapel Hill Fire Department's new fire chief on June 2, and started work on July 3. Mebane began his firefighting career volunteering ...

Blair LM Kelley selected as new director of the Center for the Study of the American South

By Madison Gagnon | July 16

The new director of the Center of the Study of the American South, Blair LM Kelley, is hoping to make the center a welcoming and inclusive place for all ...

Word on the street: How students are staying productive this summer

By Akash Bhowmik | July 13

During the summer, UNC students that stay in Chapel Hill have the opportunity to engage with new jobs, internships and coursework. Staff writer Akash ...

Several opponents to rezoning announce run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Zoe Werner | July 13

The filing period for local elections in Orange County — including the Chapel Hill Town Council — began on July 7 and goes until July 21. Numerous ...

When sod meets man: Kenan Stadium gets grass field for Chelsea vs. Wrexham game

By Matthew Maynard and Ethan E. Horton | July 13

Kenan Memorial Stadium's field is getting a makeover before a July 19 match — with 88,000 square feet of sod being installed by Carolina Green on top ...

Max Carlson, Tomas Frick picked on final day of MLB Draft

By Grace Nugent | July 13

Besides the three UNC players drafted — Mac Horvath, Carlson and Frick — two high school commits in Walker Jenkins and Zyhir Hope, along with incoming ...

Senate Bills 747 and 749 to impact future elections in N.C., if passed

By Grace Whittemore | July 13

Two bills currently in the NCGA — Senate Bills 747 and 749 — propose provisions that would change election processes for this fall and beyond. The ...

Public input on future of Bolin Creek Greenway to extend through September

By Abigail Keller | July 12

The Town of Carrboro is seeking public comment on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway through September. Through "Which way for the greenway?" community ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate and former GPSG president Theodore Nollert shares goals, platform

By Caitlyn Yaede | July 11

The 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government President Theodore Nollert announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday. Summer ...

West Chapel Hill Cemetery Project to connect community with cemetery's history

By Laney Crawley | July 11

The West Chapel Hill Cemetery was established as a burial ground for Black residents in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, after a 1947 state law mandated that ...

Diamond Heels' Mac Horvath drafted No. 53 by Baltimore Orioles

By Grace Nugent | July 10

Mac Horvath was drafted No. 53 overall by the Orioles on Sunday night during the second round of the MLB Draft. Also taken was UNC commit Walker Jenkins, ...

'A hidden gem': Students and librarians discuss archival research at UNC

By Natalie Bradin | July 10

Students and librarians discuss how to navigate the library archives at UNC for independent research and classwork. 

Chapel Hill Public Library's Neurodiversity and Nature initiative creates inclusive, adaptive spaces

By Lucy Marques | July 10

The Chapel Hill Public Library’s Neurodiversity and Nature initiative is providing neurodivergent youth and adults with sensory learning activities ...

Former GPSG President Theodore Nollert announces run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 10

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council this ...

Chapel Hill Transit receives $2.16 million grant to improve bus stop accessibility, safety

By Lola Oliverio | July 9

Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded a $2.16 million grant by the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops and advance its Bus Stop Improvement ...

UNC announces free tuition for undergraduates whose families make under $80,000

By Ethan E. Horton | July 7

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced in a message to the UNC community on Friday that the University, starting with the 2024 incoming class, would be ...

Federal legislation increases accommodations for pregnant workers at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | July 7

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers, like UNC, to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ...