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Franklin Street Gets More Sidewalk Dining Space
Library Changes Its Pick-up Service
Saying Goodbye to a Willow Oak
Barrett to Head Jackson Center
Library is Now Fine-Free
What changes in store for local police?
Funding Approved for Affordable Homes
ArtsCenter’s Move Still On
A Dismal Time for Local Hotels
Hoteliers around the world have not had a good night’s sleep in months due to the drastic reduction in business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With stay-at-home orders, travel and tourism ground to a halt. Hotels laid off or furloughed all but a skeleton staff, and some hotel brands shuttered venues altogether.
Real Estate in the Time of Corona: Buyers Beware, Sellers be Happy
Chapel Hill real estate agents say the coronavirus pandemic has made a tough market tougher for home buyers in the area and a sweet market sweeter for sellers.
Traveling Far to Find Your Home and Yourself
New Year’s Eve 2017 will always stand out for Jill McCullough. She got a lot of paperwork done. As revelers gathered at parties large and small across the Triangle, McCullough hunkered down inside her home in the Caldwell community in Orange County and filled out her application to join the Peace Corps.
Carrboro Celebrates Juneteenth
The Town of Carrboro will host a special online program celebrating Juneteenth on Friday.
An Open Letter from the Elected People of Color of Orange County
Over the past few weeks, we have seen our nation torn apart, and we have also seen it come together. We have seen the institutional racism—the racism that People of Color face every day—erupt into the wider consciousness of our nation.
Marching for Black Lives
Thousands of local residents — black and white, old and young — marched up Franklin Street Saturday in a peaceful protest to “honor lives lost to police violence.”
Council Statement Urges Banding Together
The Chapel Hill Town Council issued a joint statement Wednesday night in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the large-scale national protests that have ensued.
Music in the Neighborhood
It is highly unlikely that we will be going to concerts or festivals anytime soon. These kinds of events are missed, however, so when Chatham Rabbits showed up in the Glen Lennox neighborhood on a recent Sunday morning it was great fun.
Chapel Hill is Lighting Up
The night light might be bright. Duke Energy is expected to complete a month-long project of replacing 2,000 street lights on major streets in Chapel Hill with more environmentally friendly LED lights by the end of May.
The Latest from Weaver Street Market
Now that there is a “Shelter in Place” order, our stores will still be open, and you will still be able to shop for groceries. To prepare for this phase, here are some updates and requests:
Feeding Schoolkids When There’s No School
Thousands of K-12 students in Orange County rely on free and reduced-price school meals. Thanks to groups like TABLE, these students won’t be left hungry while school is out.
Staying Conflict-Free While Staying at Home
As Orange County’s “stay at home” order, issued because of the coronavirus outbreak, begins to take effect, it means more time around spouses and kids. For some families, it may mean college students and young adults returning, living at home with parents again. Roommates are now sharing space with each other almost all the time.
Chapel Hill’s Mayor Hemminger Outlines Measures to Support the Community
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has a plan in place to provide lunch and a snack for children at sites throughout town on weekdays. Additionally, local non-profits are gearing up to provide groceries and other essentials to local families.
Chapel Hill Takes Steps to Keep Community Safe, Limit COVID-19 Spread
To limit the spread of respiratory viruses and safeguard those most at risk of contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Town of Chapel Hill is postponing, canceling, or modifying events and programs until further notice.
Triangle Songwriters Competition is March 15
The second TRIANGLE SONGWRITERS COMPETITION will be held on Sunday, March 15 at Special Treats Chocolate Lounge in Chapel Hill.
Community Treasures Nominations
The Chapel Hill Historical Society is seeking nominations for its annual Community Treasures awards. These awards recognize long-time residents of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County whose kind hearts and good deeds have made our communities better places for all.
A Cat in Need Finds Help
This is the story of neighbors working together to help an animal in need.
Chapel Hill Garden Tour
Don’t hesitate! Online Ticket Sales for the Chapel Hill Garden Tour, April 25 & 26, 2020, are NOW AVAILABLE at the link below!!
Food Insecurity in Orange County
Each year, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is asked to fund a number of important programs that address complex social issues throughout the county.
Official Statement Regarding the UNC Settlement with the Sons of Confederate Veterans
The following official statement is submitted by Rev. Dr. Michael Cousin and Rev. Dr. Rodney L. Coleman on behalf of their congregations regarding the UNC Settlement with the NC Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Local Organizations Bring Pickleball to Ghana
What is pickleball? It is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with approximately 3.3 million people playing. And here in Chapel Hill we have a vibrant, enthusiastic community of about 800 pickleball players.
Singing in the Season
It was standing room only for the annual Community Carol Sing at the former Manns Chapel Methodist Church.
Local Teen Wins National Photography Honor
A young Chapel Hill artist has won national honors for her photography. Alex Rae Hogue, 16, has been named an honorable mention winner in the annual photography competition sponsored by the National YoungArts Foundation.
At the Inn, 12 Days of Joy
Now in its 22nd year, the 12 Days of Christmas celebration at the Carolina Inn has become a local holiday tradition.
Holiday Safety in Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Police Department is encouraging everyone to “Think Safety” around the holidays. Steps are being taken to assist members of the community to remain as safe as possible through the new year.
Halloween 2019 – Maybe Not So Spooky this Year?
COMMUNITY By Michelle Cassell The Franklin Street Halloween celebration that has become a local tradition may see smaller crowds this year due to its midweek date and a forecast calling…
HOPE is Hopeful About Helping Adults with Disabilities
COMMUNITY By Michelle Cassell It started eight years ago with a Facebook connection between two mothers facing extraordinary challenges trying to raise their sons with developmental disabilities. It has given…
Coming Together, Years After High School
SCHOOLS By Jock Lauterer More than 50 years ago in Chapel Hill, there were two high schools — one for black students, one for white. Now there is one alumni…
A Local Swim Meet
SCHOOLS Parent volunteers work as lane timers at the June 27 swim meet between the CHCCR Sharks and the Hollow Rock Pirhanas. Parent volunteer Stacey Lange leads a group of…
What Do You Think of the Renovation of the Patio at the Carrboro Weaver Street Market?
“Let’s play hopscotch. Wait, this isn’t real grass.” – Phoebe Bausell, Durham … “It’s an improvement in that it was often muddy before, and all the picnic tables were warped and horrible to sit at. But…
The Whistling Man
COMMUNITY By Staff Reports Perhaps you’ve seen him on campus. Or more likely, heard him. His high piercing whistle mysteriously blending with the songs of the mockingbird, the song sparrow….