Fourth of July fireworks won't be in Kenan. Here's where to celebrate in Chapel Hill
The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has changed up its location this year following safety concerns from previous shows at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
CITY & COUNTY
Column: The other side of summer
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.
All up in your business: Carrboro gastropub closes, Shanghai Dumpling condemned
Here's the latest on local businesses in and around Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill leaders honored at Peace and Justice Plaza ceremony
These two Chapel Hill legends had their names added to the plaque at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill on Wednesday morning.
After over 40 years, sewer service in the Rogers Road Neighborhood is complete
“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.”
A day in the life of a Chapel Hill Transit driver
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.
Police K-9s are officers too, so this organization helps outfit them for the role
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.
Carrboro Farmers' Market celebrates 40th birthday with cake and community
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.
Chapel Hill police remind drivers to be vigilant following increased accidents
Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
Remembering former Orange County Sheriff Albert "Lindy" Pendergrass
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."
Local businesses bring together community through Jaws-themed festival
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.
Feeling overwhelmed by the mass of restaurants on Franklin? We picked some for you
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:
Now that I'm on campus, what does voting look like as a student?
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.
Chapel Hill celebrated culture and community with Bloom Fest
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.
One person injured Wednesday in a shooting on Della Street
A shooting on the 100 block of Della Street on Wednesday sent one to the hospital, no suspect is currently in custody.
Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils seeks re-election
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.
Honeysuckle employees speak out about what they describe as mistreatment at work
The complaints center around the elimination of breaks, distrust of staff by management and the gradual replacement of locally-sourced products with cheaper alternatives.
What happened after Friday's tornado in Orange County?
The National Weather Service reported that a significant portion of the damage was concentrated near the intersection of Old N.C. 86 and Interstate 40, about 10 miles south of Hillsborough.
Chapel Hill Police Reports: April 19 - April 22
An update on crime in Chapel Hill over the last weekend.
