As the Town of Chapel Hill prepares to see Wegmans join the community, some residents near the future site of the large grocer are concerned about the traffic the store will bring.
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These two Chapel Hill legends had their names added to the plaque at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill on Wednesday morning.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
"What exactly is symbolized by each color of the Pride flag, the visual representation of the LGBTQ+ community?"
Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
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."
Camaraderie that not even free food can facilitate. OC Voice columnist Luke Vermeer talks about the important role that sports have played on his high school experience.
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.
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:
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.
"So, how do I think our Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, and country as a whole, can value all people and their ideas? We can start by remaining curious, questioning assumptions and suspending labels."
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.
The Daily Tar Heel received a letter from an anonymous sender containing a picture of current Orange County School Board Chair Will Atherton with a brown substance around his face.
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