Town of Chapel Hill Announces Plans for Fourth of July Drone Show, Replacing Fireworks Display Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | Entertainment, Environment, Local Government The night sky on July 4 in Chapel Hill is set to be filled with lights and action — just with a... Read More
UNC Club Brings Solar Energy to TABLE, Saving the Pantry Money and Expanding Food Access Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 1, 2026 | Environment, Nonprofit While not visible to those passing by, something new decorates the rooftop of TABLE’s downtown Carrboro facility. Read More
In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change. Read More
Haw River Assembly Shares Annual Report on Health of the Watershed, Issues Facing It Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 4, 2026 | Environment, Nonprofit In February, the Haw River Assembly will host several opportunities for the community to hear updates on the state of the watershed. Read More
Top Stories Of 2025: Union Grove Farm’s Agritourism Plans Spark Legal Challenge, Community Criticism Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 25, 2025 | Development, Environment, Top Stories of 2025 Over 2025, Union Grove Farm became the center of a controversy which made its way from the complaints of locals to local courts. Read More
OWASA Receives Nearly $2 Million in PFAS Treatment Settlement Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 30, 2025 | Environment, Health, Safety, Science The Orange Water and Sewer Authority announced Thursday it has received $1.96 million for PFAS... Read More
Town Of Chapel Hill Shares Updates On Post-Chantal Trail Repairs Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 15, 2025 | Environment, Local Government, Transit, Weather The Town of Chapel Hill said it will begin the process of repairing trails damaged by Tropical Depression Chantal this week. Read More
On North Carolina’s Rivers and Streams, the Cleanup of Helene’s Fury Seems Never-Ending Posted by Associated Press | Sep 27, 2025 | Environment, State, Weather In the haste to rescue people and restore lives, some fear the recovery efforts compounded Hurricane Helene’s impact on the ecosystem. Read More
Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 26, 2025 | Business, Environment, Local Government The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday. Read More
Occaneechi Replica Village Grappling With Severe Damage After Chantal Flooding Posted by Ben Crosbie | Sep 3, 2025 | Environment, Weather Volunteers have begun clearing debris, but the Occaneechi replica village will remain closed to the public for a long rebuilding process. Read More