Community Members Attend Inaugural Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Events

Orange and Durham Habitat for Humanity receive $9.5 million donations

Both the Orange County and Durham County branches of Habitat for Humanity received $5 million and $4.5 million, respectively, in a donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Both affiliates will use the money to continue the expansion of affordable housing in their respective counties, according to the press release published by Habitat for Humanity.   “With $4.5 million, that’s the largest single contribution we’ve ever received,” Jim Belanger, interim CEO for Habitat for Humanity of Durham said. 

University Librarian Elaine Westbrooks was 'right leader for the right time' at UNC

Elaine Westbrooks is the first Black University librarian since the position was created in 1901 at UNC. “I lean into that because it really changes the way I think about the world,” she said. “And so I really think I’ve been the right leader for the right time.” Westbrooks' last day at UNC will be May 31. During her five years at UNC, spearheaded University Libraries’ work in diversity, equity and inclusion, working to make the library system a better, more accessible space for underrepresented communities.

Carrboro to host Open Streets in person for first time since start of pandemic

This year's Open Streets event will take place on April 3 from noon to 4 p.m. East and West Weaver Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate for the event.

North Carolina's solar energy rank has recently fallen. Here's why:

Though historically a leader in solar energy, a combination of fewer solar panel installations and policy changes has caused North Carolina's rank to lower.

Raul Reis looks forward to new role as dean of UNC's journalism school

As Raul Reis prepares to be the next dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, he aims to emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion, and prepare students to be top professionals in their fields.

Here are two programs offering financial assistance for renters, homeowners

“If we’re going to be a healthy, vibrant Orange County, then we have to make sure that our people have safe, secure housing and that their needs are met,” Orange County Board of County Commissioners Chair Renee Price said.

Carrboro celebrates Earth Hour, looks forward to environmental events in April

On Saturday, the Town of Carrboro celebrated Earth Hour — a one hour period where community members turned off their lights to encourage climate change awareness. 

'So much joy': UNC men's basketball climbs the ladder, advances to Final Four

On Sunday, Leaky Black stepped on the ladder and cut down a small piece of the net. For the first time in his career and after four years as a Tar Heel, there was a reason to do so. The North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated St. Peter’s, 69-49, punching its ticket to the Final Four in New Orleans.

Nine Orange County incumbents running unopposed in May primary election

Cora Martin, a former staffer at the UNC Institute of Politics and field director for Jonah Garson’s N.C. House campaign, said the lack of competition in this election cycle is a problem for democracy.  “I think that, in order for a democratic society to function, there needs to be participation from people of all backgrounds and all ideologies,” they said.

Turning over a new leaf: Fallen tree repurposed into Hillsborough art project

The project was developed by the Hillsborough Arts Council in partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission and local government representatives.

Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library hosts first "Big Book Sale" since COVID-19

From March 25 to 27, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted the Big Book Sale — an event where community members could purchase used books. 

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former Tar Heels find new homes in NFL free agency

Several former Tar Heels look to make their mark on new teams in the NFL.

Orange County Historical Museum to open Kids' Space on March 27

Preview: UNC looks to extend impressive NCAA Tournament run against St. Peter's

Here are the keys for the Tar Heels to avoid an Elite Eight upset at the hands of St. Peter's — the first No. 15 seed to ever advance this far in the NCAA Tournament — and earn a trip to New Orleans.

'Act of service': Hubert Davis' coaching philosophy leads UNC to Elite Eight

If this March has been any indication, Hubert Davis has proven capable of guiding the program he played for 30 years ago for the foreseeable future.

After switching shoes, Caleb Love's second-half explosion carries UNC into Elite Eight

After scoring just three points in the first half of UNC men's hoop's Sweet 16 matchup with UCLA, Caleb Love came back in the second half with a monster 27 points. “That was really my confidence level,” the sophomore guard said. “That’s the best part of my game is not to lose my confidence level. When I’m out there I’m just in a mode — that’s what that was tonight.” In March, with UNC one step away from its first Final Four appearance since 2017’s National Championship, this much is clear: As Love goes, so go the Tar Heels.  

Even in defeat, UNC women's basketball shows grit against top-seeded South Carolina

For 40 minutes, the young and spry Tar Heels, led by sophomore guard Deja Kelly, challenged one of the country’s most elite and experienced teams in the No. 1 seed South Carolina during the teams' NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup in Greensboro.

CHTC moves forward with redevelopment project despite potential health hazards

Redevelopment would include affordable housing, fire station access, connections to Bolin Creek Trail, thousands of square feet of office space and a few hundred parking spaces, in addition to the police station currently housed in the lot.

Drift Marketplace brings a space for student creativity to Franklin Street

“If you're just somebody who wants to be an artist and wants to be entrepreneurial, this is the place to do that,” Hunter Burkard, the founder of Drift Marketplace, said.

'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous television shows and has done voice acting for commercials, video games and other animations. “It’s been a beautiful process to be a part of watching the growth in her career and growth as a person,” McDuffie's wife, Leila Ryan, said.