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'Gems of the state': NC legislators form HBCU caucus, the first of its kind

By Ginny Dempster | February 21

North Carolina state legislators have announced a bipartisan historically Black universities and colleges caucus, focusing on meeting the needs of historically ...

CHCCS and OCS experience funding disparities, special district tax plays part

By Laney Crawley | February 20

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools are both pushing for more state funding. Each has a per-pupil spending around $15000, with ...

Orange County Chief Deputy Jamison Sykes to retire in May

By Ethan E. Horton | February 20

Jamison "Jamie" Sykes, the chief deputy for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will retire in May, the office announced this morning.

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Development at University Place Mall raises excitement for businesses

By Caroline Dickey | February 19

In August 2022, Ram Realty Advisors announced they would begin a redevelopment campaign at University Place Mall in Chapel Hill. Construction has since ...

Teachers reflect as vacancies, attrition in NC education system continue

By Arwen Helms | February 19

According to recent data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, teachers are staying in the classroom at rates comparable to previous ...

New tenants to potentially fill vacant spaces at Franklin and Columbia intersection

By Carly Breland | February 19

The intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets, one of the busiest and most prominent intersections in Chapel Hill, currently has three empty storefronts. ...

Cooper declares February as Career and Technical Education Month, showcases programs

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | February 19

On Feb. 6, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring February to be Career and Technical Education Month in North Carolina. In CTE programs, ...

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New shopping center under development on US 15-501, despite controversy

By Kaitlyn Church | February 19

A new shopping center is in development along U.S. Highway 15-501, south of Chapel Hill and on track to open this summer. The development, 501 Landing, ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses budget; authorizes search for new Town manager

By Catherine Wiles | February 19

After commending former Congressman David Price for his service to District 4, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the annual budget and potential ...

There are ten stores with ATF violations within 25 miles of UNC's Campus

Over 750 ATF violations have been committed by gun stores around the state

By Gowri Abhinanda | February 19

Between 2015 and 2018, North Carolina gun stores received 178 violations from federal investigators. Violations range from clerical errors to the illegal ...

Chapel Hill Police Department responds to armed robbery on Raleigh Road

By Emmy Martin | February 18

The Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 1200 block of Raleigh Road around 6:40 p.m on Saturday.

Mediterranean Deli hosts fundraiser for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

By Caroline Horne | February 18

Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering hosted a fundraiser on Wednesday for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria as the death toll passed 40,000. The ...

Former employees of IZA Whiskey & Eats allege owner allowed workplace misconduct, harassment

By Samuel Long | February 17

Several former workers at IZA Whiskey & Eats, a popular Carrboro restaurant, have brought forward allegations of employee mistreatment and negligence ...

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N.C. House passes bill to increase punishments for rioters, could overturn veto

By Lauren Zola | February 16

On Feb. 8, the state House of Representatives passed House Bill 40, which increases the punishments for rioting or harming first responders and property ...

Education Omnibus passes state House, would change NCCAT governance structure

By Rushi Kulkarni | February 16

On Feb. 8, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 26, the Education Omnibus, in a 75-42 vote. The bill includes changes to the ...

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to restrict mail-in voting return dates

By Ginny Dempster | February 15

Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly filed Senate Bill 88 on Feb. 9, proposing amendments that would restrict deadlines for mail-in ballots.  Currently, ...

'I'm just a bill': The basics of how NC legislative bills become law

By Sam Kornylak | February 15

As the North Carolina General Assembly's legislative session continues and begins voting, The Daily Tar Heel has created a guide for how laws are proposed ...

CHHS Principal Charles Blanchard to retire, school begins replacement search

By Annika Duneja | February 15

Chapel Hill High School Principal Charles Blanchard announced his retirement on Feb. 2 in a community message. His last day will be April 1. Valerie Akins, ...

Summer Careers Academy to partner with UNC, other organizations to improve program

By Bridget Bendezu | February 15

The Summer Careers Academy will welcome its second cohort of students this year after a successful launch last year. The application period for students ...

New NC Senate bill to repeal century-old pistol purchase permit requirement

By Emma Hall | February 15

The bill would repeal handgun laws that are currently in place, such as a law prohibiting someone without a permit from purchasing a pistol. The law currently ...