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UNC Trustees Push Back on Proposed Tuition Increase, Ask For Higher Hikes on Out-Of-State Students

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

UNC Names Magnus Egerstedt of UC-Irvine as Next Provost; Will Begin Role in March

by Brighton McConnell | Higher Education, UNC

UNC announced its selection of its next provost and executive vice chancellor on Wednesday...

EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat

by Brighton McConnell | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run for the Board of Orange County Commissioners in 2026.

Shake Shack Sets Post-Flood Reopening Date For Chapel Hill Location

by Henry Taylor | Business, News Around Town, Weather

Shake Shack, one of the Eastgate Crossing businesses closed due to flood damage from Tropical Depression Chantal, said it is set to reopen.

CHCCS Reviews Mixed Initial Student, Teacher Feedback for High School Block Schedule

by Emma Cooke | Pre-K - 12 Education

As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enter the second quarter, the district recently gave an update on its new high school block schedule.

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Sally Greene posted on her Facebook page Monday afternoon she plans to depart the Board of Orange County Commissioners next winter, opening up an at-large seat in the 2026 election.

‘We Don’t Plan To’: Chancellor Downplays Potential That UNC Signs Trump Admin’s Higher Ed Compact

by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | Higher Education, National, UNC

Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty UNC will not sign the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in its current form.

Local Government Meetings: November 10-14, 2025

by Aaron Keck | Nov 10, 2025 | Local Government

This week in local government: the Pittsboro town board considers a pair of major developments, including the South Village Small Area Plan.

UNC Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Business School Expansion Building; Set to Open in 2026

by Brighton McConnell | Nov 9, 2025 | Development, Higher Education, UNC

The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School community gathered Friday for a celebration of the nearly complete Steven D. Bell Hall.

Sheriff: Durham Man Arrested in Chapel Hill After Cutting Victim ‘Multiple Times’ in Fight

by Brighton McConnell | Nov 9, 2025 | Crime, Safety

An alert from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the 5100 block of Barbee Chapel Road at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

GUIDE: Where to Find Food Resources In Orange and Chatham Counties

by Henry Taylor | Nov 8, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

Here’s our guide to where residents in both Orange and Chatham can find food assistance and services as SNAP funds run dry.

Obituary: Former Orange County Commissioner, Environmental Builder Mark Marcoplos

by Staff | Nov 7, 2025 | Obituaries, Submitted Obituaries

Devoted family man and innovative green builder, county commissioner and civic activist, musician and athlete, Mark Marcoplos passed suddenly on Oct. 19.

Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.

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UNC Trustees Push Back on Proposed Tuition Increase, Ask For Higher Hikes on Out-Of-State Students

UNC Names Magnus Egerstedt of UC-Irvine as Next Provost; Will Begin Role in March

EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat

Shake Shack Sets Post-Flood Reopening Date For Chapel Hill Location

CHCCS Reviews Mixed Initial Student, Teacher Feedback for High School Block Schedule

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

‘We Don’t Plan To’: Chancellor Downplays Potential That UNC Signs Trump Admin’s Higher Ed Compact

Local Government Meetings: November 10-14, 2025

UNC Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Business School Expansion Building; Set to Open in 2026

Sheriff: Durham Man Arrested in Chapel Hill After Cutting Victim ‘Multiple Times’ in Fight

GUIDE: Where to Find Food Resources In Orange and Chatham Counties

Obituary: Former Orange County Commissioner, Environmental Builder Mark Marcoplos

Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

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