After more than a year in operations a popular local food hub is closing. Carrboro United, a program created to protect and stimulate the Carrboro economy during the pandemic, served thousands. Team members announced the last day of operation is Saturday.
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In response to ongoing disputes over the tenure of Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Carolina Black Caucus said 70 percent of the roughly 30 attendees at its last meeting are considering leaving the university. At least three professors of color already announced they were leaving UNC.
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The Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities were among many which celebrated Juneteenth this weekend. Held for the first time as a federal holiday, one of the local events was a motorcade through historic Black communities in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of one local historic remembrance. Regulator Remembrance Day commemorates the killing of six men in Hillsborough accused of a crime they did not commit.
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As the UNC Baseball season came to a close, one diehard Tar Heel fan announced he will be retiring from leading the cheers for the UNC baseball program. For 13 seasons, Tom Jensen, a Chapel Hill resident, and director of Public Policy Polling was often known as the loudest person in Boshamer Stadium.
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Elections for the Orange County Board of Commissioners are held in even numbered years with commissioners serving four-year terms, however the board is now seeking public input on how those elections are held. If changes are made, they could be applied in the next commissioner election in 2022.
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Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday a new cash drawing incentive for vaccinations. Four North Carolinians will win $1 million just for being vaccinated.
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The Town of Chapel Hill is proposing to add bike lanes to Culbreth Road this summer. If approved, the center turn lane along most of the road would be removed and five feet bike lanes would be added on both sides of the road.
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The Triangle Chapter of Girls on the Run is celebrating its 20th anniversary by hosting a series of “Walk Her Story” trails beginning Saturday. The nonprofit is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade.
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Located north of Carraway Village and west of Interstate 40, the proposed development would include indoor and outdoor recreation facilities like go-karts, mini golf, and an arcade.
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