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At the Wednesday, November 29 business meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, the council voted to deny an application for a rezoning request....
One of the best reasons to live in the Carolina Piedmont is the month of November, a spectacular month in the garden – if you have planned it correctly....
The Carrboro Police Department launched an investigation after an emailed bomb threat was sent to Carrboro High School on Wednesday....
North Carolina recently became the 15th state to report cases of a mysterious respiratory pathogen spreading among dogs....
December 7th. The anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbour serves as a reminder of the call to action our nation experienced on that day....
It is now okay to leave your leaves to fall where they may....
Alison Friedman embodies the creative spirit of the arts in every possible way, from her philosophy and vast experience, right down to her manner, look...
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
November 15, 2023
Zoning Change for East Lakeview Development requested by developer
November 7, 2023
Chapel Hill town leaders considering proposed Life Sciences Center along Franklin Street
November 2, 2023
UNC Men’s Hockey plans arena at Carraway Village.
BUSINESS
November 21, 2023
Cheese Shop Owners want to “matchmake” you with your perfect cheese
October 11, 2023
Two Carrboro businesses snuffed out by cigar smoke – one closing, the other relocating
September 6, 2023
Tragedy strikes before Grand Opening
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
November 22, 2023
December 1 is World AIDS Day
October 10, 2023
Letter to the editor
July 29, 2023
Letter to the Editor
SCHOOLS
November 6, 2023
CHCCS Announces New Principal for Chapel Hill High School
November 2, 2023
Local school director receives Blue Cross NC Leadership Spotlight recognition
September 19, 2023
CHCCS School Buses Better Than Last Year
COMMUNITY
November 29, 2023
Community Notices
November 22, 2023
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill Overflows With Gratitude
November 21, 2023
Cheese Shop Owners want to “matchmake” you with your perfect cheese
CRIME
October 26, 2023
UNC gives updates on response to gun violence incidents – local expert gives advice
September 14, 2023
Arrest made in connection with UNC-Chapel Hill armed and dangerous suspect alert
August 30, 2023
UNC mourns the loss of Dr. Zijie Yan, faculty member – graduate student charged with first-degree murder
ARTS & CULTURE
October 25, 2023
Immigrants to Chapel Hill put their cooking on display
October 18, 2023
Poetry in Plain Sight
September 11, 2023
Guatemalan artist and UNC assistant professor opens new art exhibit at Chapel Hill’s BASEMENT
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COLUMNS
Bike Beat, Columns, Michael November 20, 2023
NCICL builds character and community through mountain biking
Sometimes it’s what you don’t see that stands out.
Columns, Down the Road a Piece, Jane November 21, 2023
Giving thanks
A new mural is being painted in Carrboro just in time for Thanksgiving.
Columns, Everything Dog, Julia May 17, 2023
The kindness of paper
Several years ago, an old college friend living thousands of miles away called me about a problem with her dog Fred, a cheerful, seemingly uncomplicated 3-year-old shepherd mix
Clark, Columns, Financial Reckonings October 25, 2023
Facing facts about entitlements
The United States needs to do something about the scale of its forward-looking entitlement obligations, most prominently Social Security and Medicare.
Columns, Government, Happy Trails: Travel & Transit January 11, 2023
Bus Rapid Transit Set for MLK Jr. Blvd.; Plans Focus on Transit-Oriented Development
The Wednesday, Jan. 18, Chapel Hill Town Council work session is scheduled to have a discussion about the planned route for a north-south bus rapid transit (BRT) line.
Columns, Healthy Eating April 10, 2021
Comfort Foods – Vegan Style
It is said that food is medicine. But food also brings with it powerful connotations and memories that may be unrelated to health.
Columns, Help! I can't remember my passwords, Neil December 1, 2023
Where there’s smoke …
I’ve found another thing I can’t fix: a smoke alarm.
Columns, How Does Your Garden Grow, Kit November 30, 2023
November is for color!
One of the best reasons to live in the Carolina Piedmont is the month of November, a spectacular month in the garden – if you have planned it correctly.
Columns, John News October 6, 2023
John News v109: 10/6/23 – John visits a Ronald McDonald House and meets a kid with kidney disease.
Direct from his Chapel Hill home, it’s “John News,” a video podcast written, produced and performed by local youth John Wortman. The Local Reporter is proud to present “John News” to help, in John’s words, “bring some happiness to people during these trying times.”
Columns, Journeys September 28, 2022
The Messages We Send
I have long wondered about the ways in which we communicate with each other.
Columns, Laurie, Orange Slices November 29, 2023
Alison Friedman
Alison Friedman embodies the creative spirit of the arts in every possible way, from her philosophy and vast experience, right down to her manner, look and street cred.
Columns, Gary, Real Estate November 2, 2023
Considering the winter housing market
Even without data or deep analysis, the winter market would be slower than other parts of the year.
Columns, Maria, The Wild Side November 22, 2023
Nature’s surprises in a warm and mostly dry autumn
Growing numbers of people worldwide are vigorously advocating for the preservation of “green space”.
Columns, Help! I can't remember my passwords, Neil December 1, 2023
Where there’s smoke …
I’ve found another thing I can’t fix: a smoke alarm.
Columns, Jock, Through a Townie’s Lens November 21, 2023
Her big band swing
The following is excerpted from my work-in-progress book manuscript honoring my late brother, “KEEPER: A Brother’s Restoration.”
Columns, Vegan Table for Two October 26, 2021
Vegan Table for Two
If you are vegan, as I am, you may have felt that little pang of anxiety when going to dine at a restaurant. Will they have something on the menu you can eat?