2016 Elections -

North Carolina criticized for potential voter suppression

By Davis McKinney | November 22

Despite a court ruling overturning North Carolina’s voter ID law — which was ruled discriminatory — concerns regarding voter suppression in the ...

Challenges to Roy Cooper's gubernatorial win continue

By Cole Stanley | November 22

Almost two weeks have passed since Election Day, and the Tar Heel state still can’t be certain who its governor will be on inauguration day in January. ...

Trump administration aims to challenge sitting environmental policies

By Rebecca Ayers | November 20

The last eight years of environmental policy will be challenged in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.

WRAL reacts to censoring Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue

By Olivia Slagle | November 17

This weekend’s episode of "Saturday Night Live" included something different for viewers watching the show through WRAL-TV — several gaps in audio. ...

Jason Roberts, right, speaks to the attendees about the connections between the polls and election results as the rest of the panel looks on.

Panel discusses political factors of presidential election

By Colleen Moir | November 17

On Thursday afternoon, professors from the political science, public policy and sociology departments participated in a panel to discuss issues relating ...

Board of Trustees discusses election results, Carolina Hall and proposed business school fee

By Felicia Bailey and Leah Moore | November 17

On Thursday morning the Board of Trustees discussed post-election feelings on campus, tuition increases, reactions to the Carolina Hall exhibit and the ...

Voters in eight states approved varied levels of marijuana legalization

By Kelsey Mason | November 16

Voters in eight states nationwide cast their ballots Nov. 8 in favor of varying levels of marijuana legalization.

Death penalty and gun control measures receive mixed support on the ballot

By Parker Marshall | November 16

In addition to the local and national elections on Nov. 8, voters in some states saw referendums on gun control and the death penalty on the ballot.

Q&A with N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman on coming out as bisexual

By Neecole Bostick | November 16

Shortly before the November election, N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, came out as bisexual.

Ange-Marie Hancock, the featured speaker, speaks to the audience about the importance of racial solidarity and activist movements.

Ange-Marie Hancock highlights intersectionality at Stone Center lecture

By Sarah Moore | November 14

Though she was delivering an annual lecture, Ange-Marie Hancock's speech at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History Monday night was ...

Julia Mack talks to her Spanish Conversion for Heritage Learners class about the results of the election on Friday afternoon.

In emotional atmosphere, teachers take class time to discuss election results

By Brinley Lowe | November 14

Many classes did not follow their usual curriculums in the days following the presidential election on Tuesday. Julia Mack’s Spanish Conversation for ...

View from the Hill: SNL addresses Trump's win, attempts to give hope

By Kent McDonald | November 13

Following Tuesday's presidential election, "Saturday Night Live" started with a cathartic performance by Hillary Clinton (Kate McKinnon), who played a ...

"Nazi pres elect" was spray painted on the gazebo in the Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Anti-Trump graffiti discovered in Old Chapel Hill Cemetery

By Jane Little | November 11

Following the result of Tuesday’s presidential election, anti-Donald Trump graffiti was discovered in the gazebo at Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on Thursday ...

Donald Trump has been named the 45th president of the United States.

Donald Trump named 45th president of the United States

By Danielle Chemtob | November 9

UPDATE (12:04 p.m.): Hillary Clinton spoke to supporters at the New Yorker Hotel Wednesday. "I hope that (Donald Trump) will be a successful president ...

North Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Party in Raleigh.

Clear gubernatorial result will not be available for days

By Kent McDonald | November 9

For much of Tuesday night, incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper were neck and neck in the ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners runs unopposed

By Holden Williams , Elle Kehres , Erik Beene and Lauren Talley | November 9

Four candidates for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners celebrated their uncontested victories throughout North Carolina last night.

Approximately 16,000 people turned out on Hooker Fields to see President Obama speak on Wednesday.

A look back on a year of irregular campaigning

By Benji Schwartz | November 9

While the election night that defied all predictions may be on most voters’ minds for the coming days, it’s important to remember the night only came ...

Voting hours extended in two NC counties after electronic voting issues

By Danielle Chemtob | November 8

The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Democracy North Carolina to keep polls in Durham County open until 9 p.m. ...

Clinton hosts final campaign rally in Raleigh as election day begins

By Kent McDonald | November 8

As the clock struck midnight Tuesday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arrived in Raleigh to deliver her final pitch to the ...

2016 Elections: The State of the Races

By Benji Schwartz and From staff and wire reports | November 8

Today, Americans in 50 states will go to the ballot to choose a new president, Americans in 24 states will have to make a choice for their representation ...