UNCW Student Receives Kidney Transplant in Chapel Hill
Stephanie Ortiz, 26, learned on September 27 that a donor kidney was available after years of dialysis.
Chapel Hill Lifestyle News
For readers in Chapel Hill, this page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, everyday habits and home living. Reporting follows the choices and lifestyle shifts that define how residents live in the city.
Pets
Live Poll
In your area, do you think residents are taking enough steps to avoid rabies risk from wildlife?
Rabid Raccoon Found in Southern Chapel Hill
Orange County Animal Services confirmed a positive rabies test for a raccoon collected near Gray Bluff Trail, with possible indirect human exposure.
Education
UNC Chapel Hill Enters Federal Civil Rights Settlement
The university agrees to new antisemitism training and color-blind admissions policies to resolve federal investigations.
Culture
Live Poll
Should local governments prioritize naming public infrastructure after long-serving community members?
Chapel Hill Names Park and Street for Howard and Lillian Lee
The town council honors the long-serving community leaders with a new park and road designation.
Home
Live Poll
Would you attend a local dinner party designed to help strangers form deeper personal connections?
Chapel Hill Students Host Dinners for Strangers
Chandler Beals and Derek Peng launched a unique dining series in September 2026 designed to foster deep connections.
Hobbies
Live Poll
Would you consider trying a newly released, locally designed board game with your family?
Barnes and Noble Names Making Monsters Game of Year
The family-created title earns the national retailer's top honor for 2026 after a successful crowdfunding launch.
More in Lifestyle
This section follows evolving cultural norms, family time studies, shifts in local shopping habits and the ways daily life changes alongside economic pressures. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify common experiences. A unique feature of the area is the tension between historic preservation and the rapid pace of modern development in residential life. Generational differences in how residents spend their time and resources are the most frequent drivers of change.