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Franklin Street shut down for 76-72 win over Duke

By John Foulkes and Molly Jordan | March 5

As the final buzzer rang at Cameron Indoor Stadium affirming UNC's 76-72 win over Duke, the Chapel Hill police decided it needed more enforcement on Franklin ...

Orange County has recently experienced a surge in new voter registrations as North Carolina’s primary approaches.

Orange County sees increase in newly registered voters

By Matt Couch | March 3

As North Carolina begins early voting for its March 15 primary, Orange County has experienced a surge of new voter registrations.

White-owned farms outnumber black-owned farms in Orange County

By Jane Little | March 2

According to the 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture census, Orange County has 34 black-owned farms and 607 white-owned farms.

Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership holds its annual meeting

By Sarah Crump | March 2

Community members met over breakfast Wednesday for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership’s annual meeting to discuss the agency’s accomplishments in ...

Marc Marcoplos responds to a question posed by a member of the audience. Candidates for the Orange County Board of Commissioners spoke at a forum on Tuesday afternoon, March 1.

Board of County Commissioners candidates discuss goals

By Megan Royer | March 1

Candidates for the Orange County Board of Commissioners shared their goals for the county at a forum held at Carol Woods Retirement Community Tuesday. ...

Cemetery marker removed after complaints

By Kerry Lengyel | March 1

A historic gravestone marker in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery once read, "Here rests in honored glory 361 American persons of color known but to god." ...

Chandler Kania scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday

By Nicole Gonzalez | March 1

Former UNC-Chapel Hill student Chandler Kania, 20, is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a second-degree murder charge after drinking and driving ...

Solarize the Triangle gets 2016 campaign started

By Alexis Hinnant | March 1

Solarize the Triangle, formally Solarize Chapel Hill, began the 2016 campaign March 1, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, The Solarize campaign has generated ...

Fire department responding to gas leak on West Franklin, near Carolina Square construction site

By From staff and wire reports | March 1

The Chapel Hill Fire Department received reports of a gas leak at 9:03 a.m. on West Franklin Street, according to a tweet from the department's account ...

The Occoneechee Speedway used to be a thriving NASCAR track in the ‘50s and ‘60s until the state government banned racing on Sundays.

Hillsborough's racing past

By Ryan Salchert | February 29

With two races of the 2016 NASCAR season already in the books, some might not realize Orange County’s place in the history of auto racing.

Commissioner candidates agree teacher turnover needs solution

By Camila Molina | February 29

“We have some of the best schools here, in the state and the country. We need to find ways to retain those teachers here.

Forum held for District 1 and at-large commissioner candidates

By John Foulkes | February 29

Candidates for the District 1 and at-large seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners gathered at the Lake Hogan Farms Club House to answer questions ...

Chapel Hill Police looking for suspect in indecent exposure incident

By From staff and wire reports | February 29

Police say a man indecently exposed himself to a passerby early Sunday off campus, according to an Alert Carolina message sent out at 12:15 p.m. today. ...

Trinity Court has become extremely quiet after the Christmas Day shooting of 1-year-old Maleah Williams

Trinity Court still reeling from Christmas Day tragedy

By John Foulkes | February 28

Trinity Court seemed like any other neighborhood this past Christmas Day. Children were playing with their new toys outside while being watched by their ...

Carrboro to slow down downtown

By Alexis Hinnant | February 28

The speed limits in downtown Carrboro are an issue to some pedestrians.

Federal Transit Administration approves engineering of Chapel Hill-Durham light rail

By Burhan Kadibhai | February 28

A light rail transit project is expected to connect UNC Hospitals and Durham by the year 2026.

Chapel Hill to construct first inclusive playground

By Matthew Hardin | February 28

Chapel Hill’s children will soon have a new place to play. The Parks and Recreation Department is constructing its first fully inclusive playground. ...

Hit and run prompts discussion of task force for senior safety

By Jane Little | February 28

On Oct. 15, 2015, a senior pedestrian was killed in a hit and run on Homestead Road while crossing the street.

After the storm cleared, sunlight peaked through the clouds on Franklin Street Wednesday afternoon.

Fallen trees, power outages after storm

By Brooke Fisher | February 27

Wednesday afternoon saw weather conditions ripe for tornadoes.

UNC owns 21 properties, some with historic value

By Zac Lowell | February 25

Likely unknown to most residents of Chapel Hill, UNC owns 21 properties dotted around the county. Some of these properties have histories stretching back ...