The Living Kitchen's Chapel Hill location has closed for the second time. The restaurant began with a Charlotte location and then expanded to a space in Raleigh, which has now also closed. However, the restaurant has plans to make another comeback.
After the recession of 2008, the effects on the local housing market influenced policy decisions in Chapel Hill, presenting many issues to affordable housing that have continued to bleed into the decade.
Here’s a look back at some of the biggest crimes and public safety incidents that have affected and united the University and Chapel Hill community.
In an email recently leaked by one of its recipients, Kevin Stone, leader of the N.C. Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc., detailed secret negotiations with UNC Board of Governors members that led to a "major strategic victory" for the pro-Confederate movement. Stone sent the email on the same day that the group filed and immediately settled a lawsuit against the UNC system and the board. That settlement won the Confederate group legal ownership of Silent Sam and $2.5 million in UNC system money, some of which may go towards a new headquarters for the group.
Many important topics were discussed at the last Orange County School Board meeting.
A homicide is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
On Nov. 5, Temne along with Ashton Powell and Jillian La Serna were elected to serve their first terms on the CHCCS Board of Education. Returning member Rani Dasi was also chosen to serve another term on the board.
Chapel Hill has scored its highest score ever in the LGBTQ+ Equality Index, but due to limitations from HB2, it cannot meet all the needs it wants to.
Willis Whichard, former Associate Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court and two-time UNC graduate, has created an exhibit documenting one of North Carolina’s most powerful institutions.
The FUTURE Act, a bill that gives $255 million to historically Black colleges and universities, expired in September. Now, the Senate has blocked efforts to renew it.
The current assistant principal of Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe, Karen Galassi-Ferrer, will assume the role of the principal in January.
The office of Roy Cooper denied allegations of misusing funds for a natural gas pipeline after Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly hired independent investigators to look into the matter.
The Eubanks Road development project has been halted. Duke University acquired the project's land, arguing that the project would interfere with ongoing climate research. Carrboro's mayor says that the Town is looking for alternative methods to get the project back on track.
The historic Lumina Theater is still open. The theater's board has been working to find new owners and revive local programing. Part of the revival's effort is being aimed at UNC students.
This policy discussion follows a lawsuit filed against CHCCS in May that accused the school district of failing to prevent sexual abuse within schools.
DTH reporter Brent van Vilet spoke with Rep. Price earlier in the week to get his view on the impeachment proceedings.
The government of the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th birthday with remarks from past and present public officials, singing from the UNC Tarpeggios and the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule.
Per Orange County election law, non-prevailing candidates within one percent may request a recount after results are certified at the Board of Elections’ canvas meeting. After requesting a recount of the Chapel Hill Town Council race, incumbent Nancy Oates will finish her term on Dec. 4, and UNC student Tai Huynh will join the Council.
At the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, the Town Council recognized the 200th anniversary of Chapel Hill government, discussed community programs, and considered issues related to land use and UNC Health Care.
The Superior Court of Wake County issued an injunction to halt the candidate filing period for 2020 N.C. congressional primary races so that the court can consider new congressional maps drawn and passed by the General Assembly.
