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A Pilgrimage Highlighting Peaceful Resistance to Kurdish Oppression Included a Stay in Hillsborough

Kurdish activist Kani Xulam is walking from Washington D.C. to Atlanta, and recently stayed in Hillsborough as part of his journey.

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 15, 2026 | News Around Town

Dorothy Chester of Cedar Grove won a $212,371 jackpot off a $1 lottery ticket earlier this month,...

Sara Brewer of Hillsborough won a $215,051 jackpot off a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket. Brewer bought...

The Town of Chapel Hill announced it has chosen an option for how it will improve bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue.

Carrburritos, a popular Carrboro burrito restaurant, will take over the space previously occupied by Grata Diner and Elmo’s Diner.

On Saturday, Mar. 28, Chatham County residents gathered in Pittsboro to participate in the third ‘No Kings Day.’ Check out our photo gallery.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents participated in the third No Kings Day on Saturday, Mar. 28, protesting President Donald Trump.

On Mar. 28, people from across Orange County gathered to participate in the third ‘No Kings Day.’ Here is our photo gallery from the event.

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 23, 2026 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill resident Joey Bass won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off game from the North...

Mae McLendon, a longtime public figure in Chapel Hill and Carrboro politics and volunteer organizations, passed away at the age of 76.