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‘Professionals Behind the Wheel’: Chapel Hill Transit Competition Challenges and Celebrates Its Operators

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2026 | Local Government, Transit

Sought-After Surplus Sid’s Sign Surfaces at Shuttered Store

A social media post on Wednesday morning showed the once-missing Surplus Sid’s sign returned to the Carrboro shop’s building.

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

by Brighton McConnell | Local Government

The final totals and changes for Orange County governments’ budgets are being finalized. Here are the details of each approved so far.

Photo Gallery: Chapel Hill Transit Roadeo 2026 Competition

by Staff | Photos, Transit

The Chapel Hill Transit system held its annual Roadeo competition among its bus operators to see who could best navigate an obstacle course.

UNC Announces Saif Kharait As New Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

by Henry Taylor | UNC

UNC revealed its next chief artificial intelligence officer is Saif Khairat, a current professor at the School of Nursing.

Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Two Weekends. Here’s What to Know

by Emma Cooke | Jun 9, 2026 | Local Government

This year’s local Juneteenth events are set to take place across various weekends. Here’s how Orange County’s governments are celebrating.

With Closure Decision Made, CHCCS Leaders and Glenwood Elementary Community Try to Move Forward

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 9, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Thursday’s vote by the CHCCS Board of Education ended months of speculation of which of three elementary schools may be discontinued.

Carrboro: Greensboro Street Resurfacing to Improve Bicycle Lanes, Impact Evening Traffic

by Emma Cooke | Jun 9, 2026 | Local Government, Traffic

Starting Sunday June 14, a Carrboro resurfacing project will close Greensboro Street from Braxton Foushee Street to Oak Avenue most evenings.

Clyde Jones Mural Restoration in Pittsboro Completed with Medallion Ceremony

by Emma Cooke | Jun 8, 2026 | Arts, Local Government

The Town of Pittsboro will celebrate the life of a beloved local folk artist with a restored mural and informational medallion on Sunday.

Local Government Meetings: June 8-12, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Jun 8, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: final budget votes in Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, and Durham County.

Photo Gallery: 2026 Chapel Hill Pride Promenade

by Henry Taylor | Jun 6, 2026 | News Around Town

On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of Chapel Hill residents and members of the community gathered to celebrate Pride Month. Here are photos.

Following Budget Talks, Orange County Commissioners Prepare to Raise Taxes for More School Funding

by Aaron Keck | Jun 6, 2026 | Local Government

Voicing a desire to better fund its public school systems, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is poised to further raise taxes in FY27.

Chatham County Church Launches Campaign to Relieve $1.8 Million of Local Medical Debt

by Emma Cooke | Jun 6, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit

A local church is working to pay off nearly $2 million of personal medical debt belonging to Chatham County residents.

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‘Professionals Behind the Wheel’: Chapel Hill Transit Competition Challenges and Celebrates Its Operators

Sought-After Surplus Sid’s Sign Surfaces at Shuttered Store

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

Photo Gallery: Chapel Hill Transit Roadeo 2026 Competition

UNC Announces Saif Kharait As New Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Two Weekends. Here’s What to Know

With Closure Decision Made, CHCCS Leaders and Glenwood Elementary Community Try to Move Forward

Carrboro: Greensboro Street Resurfacing to Improve Bicycle Lanes, Impact Evening Traffic

Clyde Jones Mural Restoration in Pittsboro Completed with Medallion Ceremony

Local Government Meetings: June 8-12, 2026

Photo Gallery: 2026 Chapel Hill Pride Promenade

Following Budget Talks, Orange County Commissioners Prepare to Raise Taxes for More School Funding

Chatham County Church Launches Campaign to Relieve $1.8 Million of Local Medical Debt

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