Sought-After Surplus Sid’s Sign Surfaces at Shuttered Store Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2026 | Business A social media post on Wednesday morning showed the once-missing Surplus Sid’s sign returned to the Carrboro shop’s building. Read More
‘Professionals Behind the Wheel’: Chapel Hill Transit Competition Challenges and Celebrates Its Operators Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2026 | Local Government, Transit Chapel Hill Transit held its annual roadeo competition this past weekend, where operators showed off their skills in a timed obstacle course. Read More
With Closure Decision Made, CHCCS Leaders and Glenwood Elementary Community Try to Move Forward Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 9, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education Thursday’s vote by the CHCCS Board of Education ended months of speculation of which of three elementary schools may be discontinued. Read More
Here’s What CHCCS Board Members Said About Decision to Close Glenwood Elementary Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 5, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education Most CHCCS Board of Education members shared comments about their reasoning for the conclusion and unanimous vote to close Glenwood. Read More
Pair of W. Franklin Street Restaurants Permanently Shutter in May Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 5, 2026 | Business The Central American restaurant The Latin Effect closed on May 28, while Rams Corner closed to Franklin Street customers earlier in the month. Read More
CHCCS Board of Education Votes to Close Glenwood Elementary School, Protect Magnet Programs Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 4, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education Glenwood Elementary School will close in the fall of 2027, after the CHCCS Board of Education voted unanimously on Thursday night. Read More
UNC Hospitals Names Former UVA Medical Center Leader as Incoming President Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 2, 2026 | Health, State, UNC UNC Health announced on Tuesday its selection of Min Lee to become president of UNC Hospitals later this summer. Read More
Chapel Hill Announces Adjusted Hours for Indoor Recreational Facilities and Centers Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 2, 2026 | Local Government, Recreation A difficult financial landscape is causing both residents and our local governments to tighten... Read More
Nonprofit, Sheriff’s Office Highlight Recovery of Neglected Dog Found in Chatham County Home Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 1, 2026 | Animals, News A neglected dog discovered in Chatham County is on the path to recovery after he was rescued by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in early May. Read More
Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 1, 2026 | Higher Education, State Government, UNC The UNC System’s Board of Governors approved Dr. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County during its meeting on May 21, selecting the psychiatrist to fill the seat left by John Preyer’s resignation. Read More