Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Opening Statements Complete, Prosecution Begins Witness Testimony Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 7, 2026 | Crime, Safety Following the jury’s finalization, the prosecution and defense delivered opening statements for the trial in the murder of Faith Hedgepeth. Read More
Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million to UNC School of Social Work in Honor of His Mother Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 5, 2026 | UNC UNC said the donation is the largest in the school of social work’s history, and said it will use the funds to advance social work innovation. Read More
After Losing County Funding, Chapel Hill Public Library Set to Impose $65 Borrowing Fee on Non-Town Residents Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 30, 2026 | Local Government Chapel Hill Public Library Director Atlas Logan presented a resolution at the Sep. 23 council meeting asking for the fees to be approved. Read More
Carrburritos Set to Open at Carr Mill Mall Location on Sep. 29 Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 25, 2026 | Business On Tuesday, Sep. 29, the new Carrburritos will open to the public at 200 N. Greensboro St. B12 in Carrboro’s Carr Mill Mall. Read More
Chapel Hill Receives $10 Million Gift for Park and Greenway Development Projects Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 24, 2026 | Recreation The funds were given to the town by the Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc., which supports education, philanthropy, voluntarism and more. Read More
CHCCS Board Narrows Rani Dasi’s Replacement Down to 3 Candidates Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 24, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education After receiving 53 applications, the board went through multiple rounds of voting before landing on the three candidates. Read More
Barnes & Noble at University Place Opens to the Public, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 23, 2026 | Business The new bookstore, which was first announced in February, is open at 201 S Estes Dr. #200A. It will be open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Read More
Chatham County Commissioners Oppose Proposed Enbridge Gas Pipeline Through Resolution Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 22, 2026 | Development, Environment, Local Government The pipeline would run 28 miles through Chatham and Lee counties, and would pass through the private property of numerous residents. Read More
Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 18, 2026 | Safety Margaret Browning was last seen walking at 103 Groomsbridge Court in Chapel Hill. She is white and was seen using a cane. Read More
Carrboro Police Chief Chris Atack Announces Retirement Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 16, 2026 | Local Government, Safety Atack announced his retirement from the role Wednesday afternoon, ending his 28-year career with the department. He will step down Oct. 1. Read More