BusinessHigh‑stakes housing test: Can Chapel Hill add density without losing its past?Realtor calls sale featuring historic homes a test for the town’s “missing middle” housing diversity policies.Updated March 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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LocalOrange County commissioner turned NC House member is third to seek Senate seatUpdated March 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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EducationDozens advocate for academic research amid funding cuts at UNC rallyMarch 8, 2026 at 6:45 AM
EducationCHCCS reverses course on closing 2 schools, picks criteria for evaluating othersUpdated March 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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LocalWhat does Chapel Hill want at Carolina North? Council puts concerns in a letter.Updated March 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
BusinessChapel Hill gives parking to land high-paying jobs and keep UNC startup in townUpdated March 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM
CrimeHillsborough woman diagnosed with schizophrenia apologizes for mom’s murderMarch 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Orange CountyOrange County murder suspect shot teen but not 14-year-old girl, attorney saysUpdated January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
LocalIssiah Ross testifies 2022 shooting of teen in Orange County was self-defenseUpdated January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
HomepageUNC launches Carolina North plan for tech, housing, shops. What about basketball?Updated January 22, 2026 at 12:49 PM
HomepageHow Chapel Hill is changing rules to streamline development, build more housingUpdated January 22, 2026 at 8:58 AM
SportsUNC chancellor to ask trustees for $8M to start Carolina North campus planningUpdated January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
CrimeOrange County jury hears autopsy details, suspect’s actions after teens murderedUpdated January 16, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Politics & GovernmentUNC-Chapel Hill trustee John Preyer steps down from university boardUpdated January 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
LocalMan accused of killing teens in Orange County claims self-defense as trial startsUpdated January 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
HomepageExtraordinary shop will replace longtime Carrboro thrift store in JanuaryUpdated January 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
LocalNC candidates and congressional delegation react to US action in VenezuelaUpdated January 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM