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60 Years Apart, Bowman Relatives Lead Through Tennis and Student Body Presidency

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 2, 2026 | High School Sports, Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange and Chatham County School Districts Celebrate Performance Milestones for 2025-26 Year

The Orange County, Chatham County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school districts are celebrating...

UNC Black Student Groups Offer Support After Harassment, Disruption at Student Watch Party

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, Safety, UNC

A person unaffiliated with UNC verbally harassed students on campus Monday night. Several Black student organizations are speaking out.

New On-Ramp for I-40 Opens Along Chapel Hill’s Highway 86

by Brighton McConnell | State Government, Traffic

The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially activated the new west-bound on-ramp from Highway 86 to Interstate 40 on Saturday.

Chapel Hill Police: Body of Senior Citizen Recovered From Eastwood Lake and Identified

by Brighton McConnell | Safety

Chapel Hill Police officers and firefighters are searching Eastwood Lake for an 85-year-old man reported missing earlier on Tuesday.

Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Business

Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.

Longtime Chatham County Educator Wins $10 Million Lottery Prize

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 31, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State

The North Carolina Education Lottery office revealed that Jean Johnson, who teaches in Chatham County, is the winner of a $10 million prize.

Café Root Cellar in Pittsboro to Close, As Renowned Chef Scales Up Nonprofit Work

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 31, 2026 | Business, Nonprofit

Renowned head chef Sera Cuni and co-owner of the Café Root Cellar Susan White announced Sunday their plans to close the Pittsboro restaurant in September and pivot to scaling up Feed-Well Fridges’ work and meal production.

How OWASA’s Reclaimed Water System Extends the Lifespan of Local Water Sources

by Emma Cooke | Aug 31, 2026 | Environment, UNC

Built 17 years ago to improve the community’s drinking water resilience, it has saved the county billions of gallons of drinking water.

Scholarship Fund Established for Slain Former Carrboro High School Coach

by Michael Koh | Aug 28, 2026 | Crime, Nonprofit, Pre-K - 12 Education

The family of former Carrboro High School girls’ basketball coach and teacher Sheremy...

Missed Assignments, Delays and Walk Zone Changes: School Bus Issues Roil CHCCS’ First Days Back

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice issued an apology letter to families on Tuesday, acknowledging problems with its bus service to students.

Carrboro Police Share Victim, Suspect in Homicide Investigation

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2026 | Crime, Safety

On Friday, the Carrboro Police Department identified 38-year-old Shayna Watson as the victim of a homicide investigation at Cedarwood Lane.

Federal, AI Tech Leaders to Visit Chapel Hill for G20 Event; Town Warns of Increased Security

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2026 | Business, National, Safety

The G20 Innovation Ministerial is set to be held at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill on September 1-2, welcoming prominent tech figures.

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60 Years Apart, Bowman Relatives Lead Through Tennis and Student Body Presidency

Orange and Chatham County School Districts Celebrate Performance Milestones for 2025-26 Year

UNC Black Student Groups Offer Support After Harassment, Disruption at Student Watch Party

New On-Ramp for I-40 Opens Along Chapel Hill’s Highway 86

Chapel Hill Police: Body of Senior Citizen Recovered From Eastwood Lake and Identified

Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space

Longtime Chatham County Educator Wins $10 Million Lottery Prize

Café Root Cellar in Pittsboro to Close, As Renowned Chef Scales Up Nonprofit Work

How OWASA’s Reclaimed Water System Extends the Lifespan of Local Water Sources

Scholarship Fund Established for Slain Former Carrboro High School Coach

Missed Assignments, Delays and Walk Zone Changes: School Bus Issues Roil CHCCS’ First Days Back

Carrboro Police Share Victim, Suspect in Homicide Investigation

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