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2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for U.S. House – NC-04

Posted by Staff | Feb 5, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

Tributes Pour In After James Spurling, Director of Kenan Stadium, Dies at 68

by Michael Koh | ACC, Football, Obituaries, Sports, UNC Sports

James Spurling, who served as the Director of Kenan Stadium and the Kenan Football Center in the...

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for U.S. House – NC-09

by Staff | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

NC-09 has long been a Republican stronghold. This spring, four Democrats are running for the chance to face longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson on the November ballot.

OWASA Sets Date for Full Closure of W. Rosemary Street. Here’s What You Need to Know

by Brighton McConnell | Local Government, Traffic

As part of an extensive water main replacement by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority, part of West Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill is set to close to all traffic in the coming weeks.

Bicyclist Injured By Driver Along NC Highway 54 in Chapel Hill

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, Safety

A driver struck and injured a bicyclist on N.C. Highway 54 on Thursday evening. Police later cited them for a failure to reduce speed.

Two Puppies From Hillsborough Will Play In The 2026 Puppy Bowl

by Henry Taylor | Feb 5, 2026 | Entertainment, News Around Town, Nonprofit

Every year, while sports lovers eagerly anticipate Super Bowl Sunday, animal lovers look forward...

Chatham County Sheriff: Georgia Man Charged After Forging Check

by Michael Koh | Feb 5, 2026 | Crime

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is charging a Georgia man with multiple felonies in...

NC Town’s Beloved Cat Returns Home After Traveling From The Coast To Orange County

by Henry Taylor | Feb 5, 2026 | News Around Town

A costal NC community recently celebrated the return of its beloved local cat Hoover after he ended up at the Orange County Animal Shelter.

CHCCS, Orange County Schools on 2-Hour Delay for Thursday as Districts Monitors Overnight Precipitation

by Michael Koh | Feb 4, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

With the threat of wintry mix and freezing temperatures on Wednesday night, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced it will operate on a two-hour delay for Thursday morning.