Chapel Hill and Carrboro mayors speak out against ICE raids in N.C.
Approximately 200 people were arrested in North Carolina last week during raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
CITY & COUNTY
Orange and Durham counties have highest housing discrimination complaints per capita
Evidence of discriminatory policies found in Orange and Durham counties by the N.C. Fair Housing Project sets to provide renters with information regarding their rights to equal housing, supported by EmPOWERment Inc.
Murdered child in 20-year-long Orange County cold case has been identified
“This has been a massive team effort, with hundreds of men and women involved. I hate the circumstances that led us to this point, but I can seek closure for Bobby and that’s very rewarding.”
Chapel Hill's getting a new bike-friendly bus line, and cyclists are pumped for it
Chapel Hill Transit held a public meeting Tuesday to provide an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit plan. The BRT will be 8.2 miles long starting on Eubanks Road and ending in Southern Village.
Second former Town of Carrboro employee arrested in embezzlement case
Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous tip, the Carrboro Police Department has discovered that he was involved with embezzlement and common law forgery.
Here's the latest on affordable housing in Carrboro
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen raised concerns about a future affordable housing unit at their Tuesday meeting.
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger receives community service award
Hemminger was presented the award for her initiatives that spark business and her involvement in environmental, community and cultural events in Chapel Hill.
Here's an update on Glenwood Elementary's Mandarin magnet program
The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.
CHCCS elementary schools don't have school resource officers, but might get them soon
A special committee made more than 30 recommendations on how to made N.C. public schools safer, which includes special address to active shooter threats.
What happened to the couples with open wedding cake orders when Sugarland closed?
Remember when Sugarland closed in October? While traces of its place on Franklin have since disappeared, the frustration felt by couples who never got refunds on their wedding cakes remains.
A look into how the government shutdown affected Orange County
As a second government shutdown seems impending, social service agencies in Orange County are preparing for the worst.
Chapel Hill Police Reports: Feb. 7 - Feb. 10
Here's an update on the crime logs of Chapel Hill:
Imagine a world where you can park easily in Chapel Hill. You (might) see it soon
The Town of Chapel Hill is attempting to meet the needs of the downtown scene by expanding parking.
Local municipalities hope to come together to fund the Orange County Food Council
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a memorandum to support the Orange County Food Council, an organization that aims to increase food security throughout the county. Now, for the memorandum to be passed, it must be put up to a vote by the Orange County Commissioners.
An update on the $10 million affordable housing bond Chapel Hill passed in November
Even though funding for affordable housing in Chapel Hill has increased, access to affordable housing has worsened. Here's an update on how the Town is trying to fix this.
Making Chapel Hill 'teen-friendly' one step at a time with the Youth Initiative
The Chapel Hill Town Council plans to make Chapel Hill more welcoming to teenagers based on the findings of the Youth Initiative Report. The focus groups have led the Council to propose a new teenager program and improvements to the Town's Teen Center.
How should Orange County start addressing the issue of homelessness?
“Finally Visible: A Panel Discussion on Homelessness in Chapel Hill” marks the start of Orange County's mission to continue addressing the issue of homelessness after the passing of an affordable housing bond.
Now that the ArtsCenter is out of The 203 Project, what's next?
The ArtsCenter is now regrouping in order to find their new home.
Carrboro project takes first steps to recognize town's history
“To move forward with a commitment to diversity, inclusion and uplifting of marginalized communities means nothing if built on a whitewashed narrative.”
