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The Filing Period For 2026 Elections is Over. Who’s Running in Chatham County?

by Henry Taylor | Election, Local Government

The filing period for races in North Carolina began on Monday. Here’s who has declared intentions to run in Chatham County so far.

The Filing Period For 2026 Elections Is Over. Who’s Running in Orange County?

by Staff | Election, Local Election Coverage

As 2025 begins to wind down, many are already looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections across...

‘They Are Safe’: How and Why Orange County Activates, Operates its Cold Weather Shelter

by Brighton McConnell | Health, Housing, Local Government

For the last four years, whenever winter temperatures drop to freezing, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness and other local government staff team up to provide an overnight shelter option.

Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88

by Associated Press | Obituaries, State, State Government

Former Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88.

W. Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill Closed Amid Water Main Break

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2025 | Traffic

An alert shared by the Chapel Hill Police Department warned community members of a water main break along West Rosemary Street at 7:53 a.m.

Duke Experts Share Advice On Avoiding, Treating Respiratory Viruses Over Holidays

by Henry Taylor | Dec 18, 2025 | Health, Safety

Duke Health recently held a discussion on how people can avoid or cope with viral illnesses during the holiday season.

Chatham County Government Uniting Emergency Operations Department

by Michael Koh | Dec 18, 2025 | Local Government

The Chatham County government has consolidated two of its public safety functions into one unified...

Chapel Hill Educator, Historian and UNC Statistician Freddie Kiger Inducted Into Order of Longleaf Pine

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2025 | News Around Town, State

Members of the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club surprised Freddie Kiger with his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during its holiday party on Dec. 5.

Chapel Hill Bar to Give Sycamore Beer Profits to Local Rape Crisis Center After Brewery’s Controversy

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 17, 2025 | Business

Goodfellows shared a message reacting to the news surrounding Sycamore Brewing’s former co-owner and pledged its support to abuse survivors.

CHCCS Competition Cooks up Hands-On Culinary Experience for Local High School Students

by Emma Cooke | Dec 17, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS recently hosted its first-annual high school culinary competition, offering a hands-on cooking experience outside the classroom.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: Hostage Safe, Suspect Dead After Stand-Off Near Goldston

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety, Traffic

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warned its deputies were responding to a hostage situation along Pittsboro Goldston Road around 5 p.m.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Details String of Break-Ins, Larceny Charges Against 2 Teenagers

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office formally announced criminal charges against a pair of 18-year-olds for a string of break-ins in November.

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Top Stories of 2025: Flash Flooding From Tropical Storm Chantal Damages Region, Changes Lives

The Filing Period For 2026 Elections is Over. Who’s Running in Chatham County?

The Filing Period For 2026 Elections Is Over. Who’s Running in Orange County?

‘They Are Safe’: How and Why Orange County Activates, Operates its Cold Weather Shelter

Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88

W. Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill Closed Amid Water Main Break

Duke Experts Share Advice On Avoiding, Treating Respiratory Viruses Over Holidays

Chatham County Government Uniting Emergency Operations Department

Chapel Hill Educator, Historian and UNC Statistician Freddie Kiger Inducted Into Order of Longleaf Pine

Chapel Hill Bar to Give Sycamore Beer Profits to Local Rape Crisis Center After Brewery’s Controversy

CHCCS Competition Cooks up Hands-On Culinary Experience for Local High School Students

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: Hostage Safe, Suspect Dead After Stand-Off Near Goldston

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Details String of Break-Ins, Larceny Charges Against 2 Teenagers

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