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Understanding CHALT: What it is, and why some town residents find it controversial

The Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable Town says it advocates for policy to address issues in the community, especially those surrounding sustainable development. But some community members argue the organization's actions are more harmful than they are helpful.

Chapel Hill Town Council talks housing, zoning and transit expansion

Over 1,200 vinyl records of one the first Black students at UNC to be donated to NCCU

The music collection of LeRoy Frasier, one the first Black students at UNC, will be donated to N.C. Central University.

Eliazar Posada speaks at Carrboro High event for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Last Saturday, Carrboro High School hosted an event for National Hispanic Heritage Month with keynote speaker Eliazar Posada, a Carrboro Town Council member. An advocate for home affordability and diversity appreciation, Posada urged community members to reach out to him about changes they want to see.

Despite end of NC's state of emergency, Orange County pandemic programs continue

Even with the expiration of the COVID-19-related state of emergency, Orange County continues to provide programs for those still struggling with the impacts of the pandemic. A few of the support systems Orange County offers include affordable housing, resources for elderly residents and social services. 

'I get paid in love': Culbreth Middle assistant librarian celebrates 36th year at the school

Kaye Martinez, the assistant librarian at Culbreth Middle School, just started her 36th year in the position. where she has worked with over 34,000 students. “Whenever I think about her, I think just how kind she is – just kind, inclusive and caring,” Librarian Stephanie Steele said. 

CHCCS held its first day of school on Aug. 29 with adapted COVID-19 requirements

On Monday, Aug. 29, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools opened its doors for another school year. This is the first full school year since 2019 when face masks aren't required but encouraged, and students are in person after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Black business owners in Chapel Hill and Durham impact and serve community

Black-owned businesses like Ms. Mastic's Crystals & More serve their communities across North Carolina. August is nationally celebrated as Black Business Month. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro area has many Black-owned businesses to shop at.

A new space has opened for LGBTQ+ teens to build community through art

Earlier this month, the Orange County Arts Commission opened the Teen Art Collective: LGBTQIA+ in Hillsborough — a space that works to bring teenagers together through art. Natalia Torres del Valle, an expressive arts therapist, said she opened and created this space to help create a community for teens.

Carrboro and Poet Laureate Fred Joiner celebrate April as Poetry Month

From a free "Poetry on Your Plate" event to a "Poem in Your Pocket Day," Carrboro has a series of events lined up to mark its Poetry Month, which was recently declared by Mayor Damon Seils.