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‘Transformative’ downtown project in Chapel Hill overcomes doubts to get council votes

Orange County

‘Transformative’ downtown project in Chapel Hill overcomes doubts to get council votes

“I think this is actually a good time to take some risks,” Town Council member Amy Ryan said.

October 1, 2020, 8:25 AM

Three NC colleges topped 1,000 COVID-19 cases this fall. What they plan for spring.

Education

Three NC colleges topped 1,000 COVID-19 cases this fall. What they plan for spring.

October 1, 2020, 8:00 AM

Orange County will bring back teachers next month. Some students will have to wait.

Orange County

Orange County will bring back teachers next month. Some students will have to wait.

Chapel Hill nears big decision on downtown parking deck, office deal. What’s at stake?

Orange County

Chapel Hill nears big decision on downtown parking deck, office deal. What’s at stake?

Will Orange County Schools return to in-person classes? Decision could come tonight.

Orange County

Will Orange County Schools return to in-person classes? Decision could come tonight.

More employees see cuts as NC universities face sharp financial losses due to COVID-19

Education

More employees see cuts as NC universities face sharp financial losses due to COVID-19

UNC students ask to pause classes on Election Day to increase voter turnout on campus

Education

UNC students ask to pause classes on Election Day to increase voter turnout on campus

Proposed site of Research Triangle Logistics Park in Hillsborough

Orange County

Proposed site of Research Triangle Logistics Park in Hillsborough

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Bars, movie theaters, amusement parks can reopen in NC with restrictions, Cooper says

Pastor did exorcism on toddler and used meth with church members, Arkansas cops say

September 29, 2020, 6:15 PM

‘Super healthy’ 19-year-old Appalachian State student dies from COVID-19, family says

What’s allowed in NC’s Phase 3? Answers to questions about clubs, theaters, Halloween.

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Sept. 30

Chapel Hill has a new site for future police HQ, fire station, parks & rec offices

Orange County

Chapel Hill has a new site for future police HQ, fire station, parks & rec offices

Chapel Hill movie theater for sale. Here’s what the pending owner plans for the site.

Orange County

Chapel Hill movie theater for sale. Here’s what the pending owner plans for the site.

Daniels family honors former N&O publisher with new program at UNC journalism school

Education

Daniels family honors former N&O publisher with new program at UNC journalism school

September 22, 2020, 6:31 PM

Could Orange County students return to classroom by October? Here is a plan.

Education

Could Orange County students return to classroom by October? Here is a plan.

Elmo’s in Carrboro closes doors permanently as COVID-19 complicates restaurant business

Entertainment

Elmo’s in Carrboro closes doors permanently as COVID-19 complicates restaurant business

‘This has captured my imagination.’ Watch NC chimney swifts roost ahead of migration

Orange County

‘This has captured my imagination.’ Watch NC chimney swifts roost ahead of migration

Even in a pandemic, more students enrolled at UNC System campuses than ever before

Education

Even in a pandemic, more students enrolled at UNC System campuses than ever before

Chapel Hill weighs risk vs. reward in downtown development deal

Orange County

Chapel Hill weighs risk vs. reward in downtown development deal

Chapel Hill bans chokeholds in all cases after council calls for stronger policy

Orange County

Chapel Hill bans chokeholds in all cases after council calls for stronger policy

Faculty say effort to change how chancellors are picked is a ‘power grab’ by UNC System

Education

Faculty say effort to change how chancellors are picked is a ‘power grab’ by UNC System

Orange County’s RTLP hearing drew hours of public speakers. It continues next week

Orange County

Orange County’s RTLP hearing drew hours of public speakers. It continues next week

September 16, 2020, 1:15 PM

Parents group pushes Orange County Schools to let students back into the classroom

Education

Parents group pushes Orange County Schools to let students back into the classroom

The new US News rankings are out. Here’s how NC colleges and universities fared.

Education

The new US News rankings are out. Here’s how NC colleges and universities fared.

September 14, 2020, 5:30 AM

College football returns in NC, but only underscores abnormal in the pandemic

College Sports

College football returns in NC, but only underscores abnormal in the pandemic

'Shrek the Musical' opens Thursday at Chapel Hill High

'Shrek the Musical' opens Thursday at Chapel Hill High

April 24, 2017, 1:14 PM

Carrborro High School presents 'Cinderella'

Carrborro High School presents 'Cinderella'

March 13, 2017, 2:58 PM

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, Dec. 10, 2016

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, Dec. 10, 2016

December 14, 2016, 2:03 PM

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