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Carrboro Small Business Saturday Joins Thanksgiving Tradition
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill Overflows With Gratitude
Reported Rapes on UNC-CH Campus Yield No Arrests
Carrboro Film Fest Showcases Explosion in Contemporary Southern Cinema
Fall Foliage Ignites the Landscape With Color
‘Age of Rembrandt’ Is First Ackland-Owned Exhibit to Travel Abroad
An Art Lover’s Dream: The 2022 Artist Open Studio Tour
November Promises Public Participation Pathways
Music, Community Art Making Blossom on Franklin Street at Festifall’s First Installation
For an afternoon last Saturday, the concrete chunk of 140 W. Franklin St. turned into colorful corners showcasing local artistic talent.
‘House Us Now’ March and Rally Pursues Housing Justice
Michelle Cassell delivers some photos of the recently held “House Us Now” March and Rally.
Chapel Hill Consultants Advise Council With 20-Year Housing Prescription
Housing—and how to build it—dominated the Chapel Hill Town Council session on Wednesday, September 28.
University Gardens Shooting Suspect Arrested
At 7:10 p.m., October 4, 2022, the Chapel Hill Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Jerome Henry, 29, of Durham,
A Living Legend’s Legacy to Affordable Housing
To say this man has been around the block would be the understatement of the decade.
Chapel Hill Police Investigate Fifth Homicide of 2022
Chapel Hill Police responded to a report of multiple gunshots at the 800 block of Pritchard Avenue Extension at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday.
CH Council Honors Longtime Civil Servants, Takes Affordable Housing Public Comments
In its first in-person session since the beginning of the pandemic, the Chapel Hill Town Council honored two former city employees on September 14.
House Us Now Rally/March Set for September 25
On Sunday, September 25, six community organizations will hold a rally and march to raise awareness of the need for affordable housing in Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
For Quinton Harper, Affordable Housing in Carrboro is Personal
“For me, I have lived it. It is personal,” said Quinton Harper, 37, chairman of the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission in Carrboro.
Carrboro Closes in on Affordable Housing Goals
Imagine going to the grocery store and running into your favorite teacher or walking down the block and seeing the police officer who lives on your street.
Chapel Hill Reports 4th Murder in 2022
COMMUNITY By Michelle Cassell Correspondent Chapel Hill Police Department (CHPD) reports a 300-percent rise in homicides over last year, according to CHPD statistics. That represents one murder in 2021 compared…
ALE Sting Operation in Chapel Hill Sparks Outrage
Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue is adamant that Chapel Hill Police Department (CHPD) officers were not part of an incident resulting in the takedown and arrest of a UNC student on Franklin Street last Thursday night
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood Becomes President of North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood was recently honored at the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.
TLR News Alert: First Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Orange County
The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Orange County.
Orange County Living Wage (OCLW) Recertifies Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill
Hundreds of workers for the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill will share in a total wage increase of $500,000.
Governor’s School Supply Drive Supports Students. Teachers, Retailers, and Charities Offer Additional Local Assistance
Recognizing that even temporary relief for the cost of school supplies would be in short supply, Governor Roy Cooper launched a month-long school supply collection drive on August 1.
‘Pop-up’ Thunderstorms Down Trees and Power Lines in Southern Orange County
Sounds of chainsaws are whirring all over Orange and Chatham Counties earlier this week after a weekend of soaring temperatures and sudden, violent storms that ripped through the area.
N.C. Black Alliance to Hold Inaugural Health Fair in Chapel Hill
On Saturday, July 30, the N.C. Black Alliance, in conjunction with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, will hold its inaugural statewide health fair.
UNC Settles Lawsuit with Nikole Hannah-Jones in Tenure Dispute
After news broke in January 2021 that Nikole Hannah-Jones was denied tenure, questions arose concerning racial equity within the university.
An Unprecedented Loss: UNC Community Reacts to Nikole Hannah-Jones Settlement
UNC-Chapel Hill announced last Friday it reached a settlement with investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Family of TaeVeon Young Offers $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to an Arrest in Murder Investigation
The family of TaeVeon Michael Ja’ Quentin Young announced last week they are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who comes forward with information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Manly McCauley Historic Marker Planned for Downtown Carrboro
“The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 occurred while Manly McCauley’s body was still hanging from a tree 150 miles away.
After 75 Years, Freedom Riders Vindicated in Orange County
COMMUNITY by Michelle Cassell Correspondent The Local Reporter A 75-year-old journey toward justice ended on Friday, June 17, in the Hillsborough courtroom where it all began. Superior Court Judge Allen…
Chapel Hill, Carrboro Residents Rally for Juneteenth Event at Hargraves Center
The sounds of live music, spoken word poetry, art making and the promise of homemade lemonade hung in the air outside the Hargraves Community Center on Sunday afternoon.
Juneteenth Celebrations on Tap in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Chapel Hill and Carrboro will be celebrating Juneteenth — the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — on Sunday, July 19.
March for Our Lives
March for Our Lives photo essay by James Kiefer
First Annual Pride Promenade Celebrates Local LGBTQIA+ Community
Former Chapel Hill mayor Mark Kleinschmidt kicked off the first annual Pride Promenade last Saturday in downtown Chapel Hill by addressing the more than 350 people in attendance.
Freight Train Blues Concert Series
Freight Train Blues Concert Series. Photo essay by James Keifer
Habitat and Hope Celebrate Funding Windfall
Two local organizations, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and HOPE NC, were recently awarded substantial funds that will support efforts to create affordable housing in Orange County.
Season Finale
Chapel Hill and Carrboro youth and families gathered at Homestead Park to enjoy the last round of Spring Soccer sponsored by the YMCA of the Triangle.
Carrboro’s East Main Street Parking Garage Offers Teens a Social Gathering Place
Growing up in Carrboro, I can’t remember the first time I hung out with friends at the 300 East Main Street parking deck next to the ArtsCenter.