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Judge Acquits UNC Campus Shooter After Experts Agree on Tailei Qi’s Insanity

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 18, 2026 | Crime, Safety, UNC

Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina

During a stop in North Carolina, Trump referenced one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied on racist tropes.

Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’

by Brighton McConnell | Business, Fire

An overnight fire at Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.

Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home

by Henry Taylor | Safety

Margaret Browning was last seen walking at 103 Groomsbridge Court in Chapel Hill. She is white and was seen using a cane.

Rep. Valerie Foushee Expresses Concern for Student Safety in Letter to UNC Chancellor

by Michael Koh | Safety, UNC

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee shared an open letter to UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts Friday afternoon...

Police: Carrboro Woman Sought in Overnight Stabbing Incident

by Michael Koh | Sep 18, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Carrboro Police Department is attempting to locate the suspect in an overnight stabbing...

CHCCS School Board Dissolves Mandarin World Language, Creates Exception for Rising Fifth Graders

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 18, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Mandarin World Language option currently taught at Glenwood Elementary School will effectively end after its campus closes this summer.

Chapel Hill High Online Event Disrupted by Member of Antisemitic Hate Group

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

A self-identified member of a national antisemitic hate group disrupted a Zoom call for Chapel Hill High School seniors on Wednesday.

Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill Mall Sets Grand Opening Date with Author Appearance

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Business

Barnes & Noble, the major bookstore and entertainment chain, is planning a grand opening for Wednesday, September 23 at its University Place location in Chapel Hill.

Equipment Failure Causes Delays to Carrboro’s Household Trash Collection

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Local Government

Carrboro said the breakdown led to Wednesday’s collection taking longer than normal. As a result, Thursday and Friday collection has moved.

Orange County Reports Rabid Skunk After Altercation in Mebane

by Michael Koh | Sep 17, 2026 | Animals, Health, Safety

Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test on a skunk seen in Mebane...

Steve Belichick to Resign as UNC Ends Investigation Into Football Program, Saying Issues ‘Isolated in Scope’

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Football, UNC, UNC Sports

A release from UNC on Thursday said Steve Belichick will step down after his medical leave, which is part of its concluding investigation.

Chapel Hill Media Group Announces New Local Ownership, Continuing Community-Focused Legacy

by Staff | Sep 17, 2026 | 97.9FM WCHL, Business

Chapel Hill Media Group, the parent company of 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) and Chapelboro.com announced a transition to new local ownership with longtime General Manager Aubrey Williams leading the company’s next chapter.

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Judge Acquits UNC Campus Shooter After Experts Agree on Tailei Qi’s Insanity

Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina

Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’

Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home

Rep. Valerie Foushee Expresses Concern for Student Safety in Letter to UNC Chancellor

Police: Carrboro Woman Sought in Overnight Stabbing Incident

CHCCS School Board Dissolves Mandarin World Language, Creates Exception for Rising Fifth Graders

Chapel Hill High Online Event Disrupted by Member of Antisemitic Hate Group

Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill Mall Sets Grand Opening Date with Author Appearance

Equipment Failure Causes Delays to Carrboro’s Household Trash Collection

Orange County Reports Rabid Skunk After Altercation in Mebane

Steve Belichick to Resign as UNC Ends Investigation Into Football Program, Saying Issues ‘Isolated in Scope’

Chapel Hill Media Group Announces New Local Ownership, Continuing Community-Focused Legacy

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