Sara Kiley Watson

Carrboro joins list of cities against the death penalty

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle issued a proclamation on Nov. 30 declaring that the Town of Carrboro is part of “Cities for Life - Cities against the Death Penalty” to raise awareness about the movement to abolish the death penalty in the United States.

Roundabout could fix intersection woes at Estes Drive and North Greensboro Street

A roundabout could replace the current intersection at Estes Drive Extension and North Greensboro Street in Carrboro. 

Plans for Orange County light rail still undecided

Orange County is developing plans for a light rail system, but the actual implementation is still years away.

UNC graduates remember their favorite Chapel Hill restaurants and bars

They say you are what you eat. In college, this may be especially true. For these UNC alumni, the places where they loved to eat back in the day still stick out — whether it was 67 years ago or seven.

Board of Aldermen talks impact fees and storm water system fund

The Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss a report on the maximum supportable school impact fee study and the possible establishment of a stormwater utility enterprise fund

Q&A with Interim Fire Marshal Tommy Gregory

Staying safe is a priority for students, but one thing that sometimes gets forgotten is the risk of fire. Staff writer Sara Kiley Watson asked Tommy Gregory, the interim fire marshal for Chapel Hill, about how to keep off-campus houses and apartments safe.

Kania trial continues with testimonies from a forensic scientist and state troopers

The Chandler Kania trial continued Tuesday with testimonies from state troopers, firefighters, a paramedic and a forensic scientist.

Local breweries headed to national beer competition

This weekend, two Orange County breweries will represent North Carolina at the Great American Beer Festival, a top U.S. beer festival and competition in Denver.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed traffic calming measures at Tuesday's meeting

The Carrboro Board of Alderman unanimously passed a resolution at Tuesday's meeting to begin stage two traffic calming measures in the Blue Ridge Road neighborhood. 

RSVPP fundraiser helps curb hunger in the community

November marks the 28th year that the restaurants of Chapel Hill and Carrboro have teamed up with the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service to provide meals for the hungry. 

Time Out is one of the top alumni hot spots to visit druing Homecoming weekend.

Bergen Watterson discusses traffic calming efforts on Blue Ridge Road in Carrboro at the Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night.