As the Town of Chapel Hill prepares to see Wegmans join the community, some residents near the future site of the large grocer are concerned about the traffic the store will bring.
Today a small moment of justice was brought to the Durham County Courthouse as Craig Hicks was handed a ruling of three consecutive life sentences in prison for the murders of three Muslim college students in 2015. Family members that were present at the sentencing offered their words and sentiments about the lives that were lost on that February night. The families of Deah, Yusor and Razan also reclaimed the narrative of their murder, with additional evidence being presented that removed false claims and presumptions about the nature of how the crime occurred.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has changed up its location this year following safety concerns from previous shows at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Later this week, school lets out for over 12,000 students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Most of these students eagerly await leisurely summers dotted with s’mores, sprinklers, and sidewalk chalk. But, for the nearly 3,500 CHCCS students receiving free or reduced price meals, there can be a very different anticipation to summer.
Here's the latest on local businesses in and around Chapel Hill.
These two Chapel Hill legends had their names added to the plaque at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill on Wednesday morning.
“We didn’t have any power, so we had to put people in office that thought like us, and that’s what we started doing,” Caldwell said. “And we have to make sure that we keep those (people) in there.”
The grip of Tammy McNair’s leather-gloved hands tightened as she watched the red light turn to green. Her foot eased off the brake as she spun the wide steering wheel, turning the bus onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in one smooth motion. She cruised toward campus, keeping a careful eye on the pedestrians on the sidewalk as she pulled onto one of Chapel Hill’s many narrow streets. McNair slowed to a stop at the side of the road, greeting three passengers as they got on the T bus. While many Chapel Hill residents were just then heading to work or class, Tammy was already on her second route of the day.
It's not just about looking on-duty, but being protected from threats when these K-9s enter high-risk situations. Thanks to a grant from Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit group based out of Massachusetts.
The Carrboro Farmers' Market hasn't always looked the same or been in the same location, but the mission is still the same: selling locally-made products and fostering a sense of community.
Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
Selfless, hardworking, often tough and disciplined, and determined. The Daily Tar Heel remembers Albert "Lindy" Pendergrass, family man, eight-time Orange County Sheriff and someone who "made it work."
Sometimes, deadly sharks team up with oysters to save the North Carolina shoreline, or at least, at this year's JAWSFest, these two things went hand in hand. Check out what happened at the event here.
Looking for some food? Can't decide from the growing list of restaurants on Franklin Street? Look no further than our guide with the restaurant for your mood or activity:
Wondering how you'll be voting when you are hundreds of miles away from home? Never fear, we've got answers for you here, and on how you can get involved with democracy on campus.
This year's Bloom Fest, celebrating culture and diversity, as sponsored by WE SENSE took place on Sunday in the 140 W. Franklin St. plaza.
A shooting on the 100 block of Della Street on Wednesday sent one to the hospital, no suspect is currently in custody.
Damon Seils announced on Thursday that he will be running for a fourth term on the Board of Aldermen, with hopes to continue advocating for multiple initiatives he has been involved in for the Town.
The complaints center around the elimination of breaks, distrust of staff by management and the gradual replacement of locally-sourced products with cheaper alternatives.
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