A study found that 91 percent of police agencies nationwide use social media to keep the public updated about concerns, and the Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police are both getting in on this trend.
Thanks to a grant from the county, underserved parts of Orange County will soon be receiving internet service from a company called Open Broadband.
CHCCS parents are requesting three members from the county's Board of Education be recalled over violations like sending out non-public information.
Carolina Urbanists held a meeting on Wednesday with GoTriangle speakers to discuss local transit plans and the Orange-Durham light rail project.
Langston has dedicated her life to the public health and education sector. Working in Honduras to increase access to public education shortly after graduation, allowed her to understand the possibilities education can provide students, and she continues to be an advocate for students in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
I bet The Daily Tar Heel doesn’t get many love letters — so let’s just call this a birthday salute from an old alum.
After more than $130 million in Orange-Durham tax dollars was spent designing a new light rail transit system, Duke University informed GoTriangle that it will not permit construction on Erwin Road.
The food, people and music are what the new Mediterranean restaurant coming to Franklin Street is all about.
The former location of the Colonial Drug Store, where the Chapel Hill Nine sit-in took place, has been dedicated for a permanent historical marker.
Wegmans' special use permit included a stipulation that detailed what must be done to address the potential for increased traffic on nearby residential streets.
Maurice Jones was appointed as Chapel Hill's newest town manager in July 2017 and began in August. Prior to joining the Town of Chapel Hill staff, he was the town manager of Charlottesville, Va., notably during the protests of August 2017. The Daily Tar Heel sat down with him on Monday for the first time to talk to him about his transition and goals for the town.
Take a look back at the civil rights history of UNC and where the legacy that continues today came from.
In the wake of a Feb. 15 deadline to pass a new funding bill, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee created seven appropriations bills.
![Carrboro Environmental Planner Randy Dodd plants a sapling in a [water catchment bed] designed to filter runoff entering the Bolin Creek on April 9. Officials from Carrboro and Chapel Hill dedicated April 9, 2011 as "Bolin Creek Day" in recognition of completing the first restoration project for the creek.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/dth/47aee7f9-db8d-4b3d-aafa-de635995c800.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=800)
The annual budget for the Town of Chapel Hill is a year-round process, with much input being given to achieve a balanced and fair budget for the next fiscal year.
Gene Nichols hopes that his interview with the renowned author will help increase awareness of serious issues in North Carolina, such as poverty and literacy rates.
Current public art projects are being integrated into the Chapel Hill community with help from the Percent for Public Art Program.
"The catalyst for desired change has always been the people, and we will continue to chip away at the foundation of white supremacy until its pillars collapse into a pile of rubble."
OWASA's main system improvement for the upcoming year is a new water main assessment and prioritization model.
UNC is seeking a five-year renewal for their Cogen plant permit. The University claims the plant is necessary to keep up with energy needs, but many people are concerned about its health risks and greenhouse gas emissions since it runs on fossil fuels.
As the new Poet Laureate, Fred Joiner wants to hold poetry salons in cafes to support local businesses so that business owners can also participate in the creative process.
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