African Poet Finds New Purpose — and New History — in Chapel Hill
Takudzwa “Taku” Chikepe sees the world differently. “I’m quick to understand things people are quick to see, but there are things people are reluctant to notice,” he said. “Those are the things I talk about in my poetry.”. At 35, the award-winning poet, scholar,...
Chantal’s aftermath emphasized Chapel Hill’s affordable housing shortage for low-income residents with disabilities
Chapel Hill resident Heather Gibbs had lived at Camelot Village for only three months before severe flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal in July forced her to evacuate. When water started creeping in from a corner of the apartment, she tried to move items onto high surfaces, but the water came in so quickly that she...
Tar Heels move up in AP men’s poll for their highest ranking in a...
North Carolina moved up two spots in the AP Top 25 men’s poll to No. 16 on Monday after beating Navy in its only game last week. The Tar Heels (5–0), who beat the Midshipmen 73–61 on Tuesday, are ranked the highest since they were No. 12 nearly one year ago on Nov. 25.
4 hurt after car crashes into utility pole in North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – A late-night crash in Chapel Hill sent four people to the hospital on Monday, along with knocking out power for several homes in the surrounding area. In a news release, town officials said a driver slammed into a utility pole just after 10 p.m. Monday on Weaver Dairy Road Extension […]
Are Triangle ABC stores open or closed on Thanksgiving? When to buy liquor
Anyone who wants to mix cocktails on Thanksgiving Day needs to make plans ahead of time to restock their bars. All ABC stores in the following counties are closed Thursday, Nov. 27 : Chatham County Durham County Johnston County Orange County Wake County Beer and wine can be purchased at grocery stores , which may be...
Durham County opens micro-grant program aimed at combating food insecurity
The program aims to supply nonprofits and organizations with money to help with the food security work they're already doing.
Merrick-Moore Named Durham’s First Heritage Community
Durham native Eileen Watts Welch was born into a legacy. Watts Welch has been one of the forces preserving and collecting the history of the Merrick-Moore community as one of the great-granddaughters of John Merrick and Dr. Aaron M. Moore, the neighborhood’s namesakes (in 1916, Moore’s oldest daughter and Merrick’s...
A record shouldn’t be a life sentence
North Carolina spends almost $55,000 a year — more than a teacher’s starting salary — just to put a person in a cage. Yet, the money is put to waste. The United States’ incarceration system is among the most flawed first-world intuitions ever. We incarcerate far more people than any first-world country, while also...
Duke’s Cameron Boozer Features in Major Announcement Amid 7-0 Start
Duke is one of the best teams in the country, and Cameron Boozer is the biggest reason why.
Intense Debate: The Impact of Fear on Hispanic Families and Local Businesses
wunc.org - 11/20/2025 02:44:58 PM. The recent news about Compare Foods, a Hispanic grocery store in Durham, offering free delivery services in response to increased immigration enforcement has sparked a heated debate among the public. The store's initiative aims to support the local community, many of whom are...
