Several new films open locally this month, including Martin McDonagh's black comedy Wild Horse Nine (starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell), Sundance breakout If I Go Will They Miss Me, and Godzilla Minus Zero; check local art-house and mainstream theaters for showtimes.
On October 21, the Chapel Hill Town Council named the future town park on Legion Road in honor of ex-Mayor Howard N.
Lee and educator Lillian W. Lee (for their community service) and named the park road Howard N. Lee Street; the site will include a new affordable housing neighborhood.
HOPE NC launched three pilot housing models to support independent living for adults with disabilities in the Triangle.
At Weavers Grove in Chapel Hill, the nonprofit’s first phase saw four Habitat homes acquired and eight residents receive rental assistance, with similar projects underway in Raleigh and Durham.
UNC-Chapel Hill signed an agreement with the DOJ & Education to close investigations into alleged discrimination and antisemitism.
The deal does not include a fine but requires employee training and regular compliance reports, with further inquiries paused until December 31.
Chapel Hill Town Manager Ted Voorhees announced on Oct.
14 that Karin Michel earned the 2026 Cal Horton Service Award – the Town’s highest honor – for 28 years as Library's Youth and Family Services Manager, guiding library renovations and COVID-19 service.
UNC Chapel Hill oncologist Ned Sharpless had an epiphany on a plane while watching science fiction that led him to cofound a company developing a drug to protect bone marrow during chemotherapy & improve cancer treatment outcomes.
The venture is advancing clinical trials and aims to bring innovative care to local patients.
Woke County Speedway, an alt-country band, will release their debut album on Friday, Oct.
9 and perform with MJ Lenderman on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus as part of the Good Moon Festival (Psychic Hotline and Sylvan Esso’s support).
From October 15 to 17, Chapel Hill will prune trees along Franklin Street to boost their long-term health & appearance.
The work is set during UNC-Chapel Hill's fall break and will limit on-street parking in designated sections.
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