Two men charged in Pitt County home invasion, held on ICE detainers
Suspects Jonathan Garcia-Larios and Zaid Mayen were in the country illegally, authorities say.
SEN Design Group Abruptly Ceases Operations
Top 2026 Recruit Dylan Mingo Sets Commitment Date With UNC as Frontrunner
Lifestyle
Luxury Condo in Downtown Chapel Hill on the Market
Two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath unit offers modern elegance and walkable convenience.

UNC Building Renaming Efforts Stall After 2021 Recommendation
No buildings have been renamed despite commission's proposal to remove names of Confederate supporters
Aloka The 'Peace Dog' Charms Volunteer Nurse During 'Walk For Peace'
Lara DuPree, a nurse at UNC Hospitals, had a heartwarming encounter with Aloka the 'Peace Dog' while volunteering to provide medical care to Buddhist monks on their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace.
Business
Toll Brothers Announces Chapel Oaks Model Home Grand Opening in Chapel Hill
The luxury home builder's newest community in the Raleigh area will showcase its Kendrick model home this weekend.

Charlottesville Chamber Partners with Business Consultant for Chapel Hill Exchange
Tapestry LLC's David Newsome outlines new strategic planning initiative with local chamber.
Voltage Energy Announces New Global Headquarters in North Carolina
The solar and clean energy solutions provider is expanding its manufacturing footprint and establishing its global headquarters in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Sports
Diamond Heels Sweep Indiana in Opening Series
North Carolina baseball team dominates in first three games of 2026 season

Tar Heels Rewarded for Aggressive Start in Win Over Pitt
North Carolina's blistering opening pace proved crucial in comfortable victory.
Tar Heels Defeat Panthers Without Star Players
UNC head coach Hubert Davis discusses team's response to injuries ahead of big win
Health
Eating Disorders and Hoarding Behaviors Linked in New Study
Researchers find hoarding symptoms common across eating disorder spectrum, complicating treatment.

Measles Exposure Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store
Orange County health officials warn of potential measles exposure at local thrift store
Potential Measles Exposure Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store
Health officials urge anyone who visited the store on February 6 to get checked for symptoms
Politics
Chapel Hill Town Council Reviews 2025 Audit, LUMO Rewrite
The council discussed excess general funds, a timeline for rewriting the Land Use Management Ordinance, and a new town manager evaluation form.

Decades of U.S. Meddling in Iran Continues to Haunt
Historian examines how U.S. overthrow of democratically elected Iranian leader in 1953 led to lasting tensions
UNC Student Body President Candidates Debate Tuition, Campus Issues
DiPhi endorses Nayan Bala after forum with three certified candidates