Goldsboro principal charged with statutory rape found dead in Orange County
Richard Knight was the principal at Dillard Academy.
CITY & COUNTY
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools receives sustainability scholarship
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools work to improve sustainability and increase positive impact in the district.
Carrboro is getting a new park after Board of Aldermen allocates funds for construction
"I expect that it will go pretty smoothly," she said. "It’s a fairly simple project, a light touch on the land. We will be upgrading the parking lot, adding the pump track and walking trails, so I think it will be a really wonderful park for the community."
It’s all about the dream: Minority-owned businesses break barriers in Chapel Hill
Minority business owners across Chapel Hill share their experiences and the hard work that went into building their businesses.
Trash and recycling in Chapel Hill may be taking a new turn
Currently, Chapel Hill and Carrboro have a very inefficient waste management infrastructure, and a panel established to solve the problem finally feel like they've started to find a solution.
Durham-Orange Light Rail sees many minor changes, but it's chugging along
Check out the following updates on the Durham-Orange Light Rail.
Cameron's, a unique gift shop in Carrboro, to close its doors early next year
After 42 years in business, one of Carrboro's favorite local businesses is closing for good. But it will be open through the holiday rush, so get your "edgy" gifts while you still can.
What's next for Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond?
After the vote to pass Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond, the Town has begun putting efforts into increasing more affordable housing. The Town is looking to transition people from shelters to new housing as soon as possible, while also using funds for other related projects.
Chapel Hill community members want to take action on campus coal-reliant plant
Despite the plant being on track to meet the University’s goals, some community members are hoping for more transparency in the permit process.
Marker to commemorate civil rights activists approved by Town Council
The Town aims to dedicate the marker to the Chapel Hill Nine on the 59th anniversary of their sit-in.
Vigil honoring victims of white supremacy disrupted by provocateur
A man interrupted a vigil in Chapel Hill memorializing victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy on Saturday, claiming that the vigil was to remove the Jefferson Davis Highway sign among other allegations.
Residents voice concerns over upcoming I-40 widening project
Some residents worry about the effects of NCDOT’s current plans regarding moving homes and a church to accommodate changes to I-40.
The art, history and culture of coffee collide in Apt. N Coffee's mission
Apt. N Coffee caters coffee to nontraditional places, striving to bring the intimacy of a coffee shop to every event.
The Orange County Republican Party is more 'guarded' today after 2016 firebombing
After the two year anniversary of the firebombing of the Orange County Republican Party's headquarters, members are moving forward but still face political strife within the community.
After the second water crisis in two years, OWASA discusses emergency prevention
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board is taking preventative action to move forward from a Monday's water-main pipe fracture, its second water crisis in two years. The company has hired a consultant and is evaluating its emergency actions.
What questions remain after the 2018 midterm elections?
While there was nothing too astonishing for North Carolina in the midterm elections, questions remain for the political future in their wake.
Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area
A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to attract customers.
Wegmans is coming to Chapel Hill — just a little bit later and smaller than expected
An installation of the New York-native supermarket chain, Wegmans, is coming to Chapel Hill. The project is layered with incentives, including scholarships, but there have been changes to the original building plan.
Northern Orange County party barn shooting continues gun control debate
The Orange County Sheriff's county responded to a venue in Cedar Grove, when gunshots were heard following an altercation.
Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community
The local farmers markets of Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and Carrboro Farmers' Market work to further their missions by staying open year round. The benefits of shopping locally both for your health and for enhancing your sense of community are unmatched compared to shopping in grocery stores.
