Ann Armitage Hamner Obituary
Ann Armitage Hamner died at UNC Hospital-Hillsborough on November 19, 2022, in peace and in the arms of her Lucky Nephew as the sun rose.
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Reported Rapes on UNC-CH Campus Yield No Arrests
Rape and sexual assault cases continue to go unsolved by the UNC-Chapel Hill Police Department.
Carrboro Film Fest Showcases Explosion in Contemporary Southern Cinema
The Carrboro Film Fest (CFF) is in its 17th year this November, with screenings of 2022’s films Nov. 18-20 at The ArtsCenter.
Is the Chapel Hill Town Council a Board of Trustees?
Chapel Hill Town Council recently engaged the Keesmaat Group to guide the town’s development via the Group’s “Building Complete Communities” process.
‘Age of Rembrandt’ Is First Ackland-Owned Exhibit to Travel Abroad
Ackland Art Museum’s current exhibit “Drawn to Life” will soon place UNC’s public art museum in Chapel Hill on the international art scene map.
Final Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2025
At 3:02 a.m. EST on Nov. 8 begins the last total lunar eclipse to be seen not just this year, but also until 2025.
An Art Lover’s Dream: The 2022 Artist Open Studio Tour
When it is late fall in Orange County, North Carolina, hundreds of visual artists open their studios for the public to visit as part of a tour held by the Orange County Artists Guild (OCAG).
November Promises Public Participation Pathways
From early voting and ultimately the Nov. 8 Election Day, opportunities abound for people to be involved in democracy.
Horror in the Forest: Where the Real Terror Lies
Weird as some of those may look, the real menace is to the trees, not from them.
Chapel Hill Historical Society Seeks New Home
The Chapel Hill Historical Society is seeking a new home for its collections of materials that document and explore the history of Chapel Hill.
Council Extends Bond Period, Talks Future of Franklin Street
If the Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting Oct. 12 were a platter, it would have been an appetizer sampler made of money, downtown development and a decent portion of housing talk.
Local High School Seniors Earn National Musical Recognition
How do you get to play in the 2022 All-National Honor Ensembles Concert Band? Practice. Practice. Practice.
Sculpture in the Garden’s 34th Turn at N.C. Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden is currently hosting its annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit.
Feeling the Burn: Carrboro, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club Threaten EPA Suit Over UNC Coal Burning
The Town of Carrboro, the Center for Biological Diversity, (CBD) and the Sierra Club are tired of waiting for a response from the EPA.
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.
Chapel Hill Moves Affordable Housing Forward With $10 Million Tax Credit
The Town of Chapel Hill received a $10 million low-income tax credit for affordable housing.
Stone Soup Theatre Company Fulfills Its Values with ‘Into the Woods’ at Forest Theatre
Theater and the performing arts are alive and well in the greater Triangle.
To Care About Parks, Care About Development
I ran for Chapel Hill’s town council last year to protect and improve our parks and natural areas.
‘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.
Lullwater Park Plan Has Stormwater Flaws
The increased severity and frequency of storms requires that Chapel Hill make the best stormwater management decisions possible on every new project.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention Wows at Forest Theatre With Extravaganza, Simple Message
In August and September, the historic Forest Theatre (open-air amphitheater) in Chapel Hill has played host to the beloved giant puppet show put on for 22 years by Paperhand Puppet Intervention (PPI)
Public Comment Period Soon to Open for Orange County Solid Waste Master Plan
In the next few weeks OCSW, part of the county administration, will open a public comment period to gather input for a master plan already in the early stages of development.
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.
Tracks Music Series Kicks Off Sept. 8 with Live Concerts, Downloadable Library
North Carolina has a rich musical history and has been the birthplace of greats such as…
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
A UNC-CH Student’s Unique Poetry Press Feeds the Needy
Alex Benedict is an undergrad at UNC-CH majoring in English and Comparative Literature.
Binkley Church, University Place and the Proposed Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru
While we are not opposed to a dine-in/take out restaurant, we are opposed to a drive-thru next to our church.
Microchip Shortage Now Felt in Your Wallet
Let the chips fall where they may, but if they’re in your debit or credit card, you may have a long wait to replace one.
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.
East Chapel Hill H.S. Student Wins National Science Competition
ECHHS rising senior Pristine Onuoha has won the Genes in Space STEM competition. Her genetics experiment will be performed on the International Space Station