Chapel Hill poet laureate releases poem as program navigates COVID-19

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate CJ Suitt has had to adapt his work due to COVID-19. Recently, he released a poem called "In the Aftermath" about what the community ...

Smaller downtown bars fight to stay open amid 'devastating' pandemic conditions

Belltree, an old-fashioned cocktail club in Carrboro, and Zog's Pool Hall in Chapel Hill are two local bars that have faced hardships since COVID-19 forced ...

Black Lives Matter flags remain at Carrboro Town Hall despite removal request

The Carrboro Town Council received a letter on Oct. 28 from the NCSBE requesting the Town remove Black Lives Matter flags at the front of Carrboro Town ...

Push for outdoor seating on Franklin Street raises questions about accessibility

An increase in outdoor seating options on Franklin Street could pose potential problems for the disabled community.  Sarah Gilles, a chairperson ...

Despite higher 2020 turnout, fewer N.C. voters reported their race, political party

“We’ve got a lot more voters who have not indicated their race or ethnicity," politics professor Michael Bitzer said. "Back in 2016, for all of the ...

Election Day is over. What comes next for North Carolina?

North Carolina's unofficial results most likely won't change until Nov. 12. This means North Carolinians likely won't know who won close races, such as ...

Tillis declares narrow victory, dispelling predictions of N.C. flipping U.S. Senate

In a narrow race that has yet to be called, Tillis received 48.73 percent of the vote, giving him a slim 1.78 percent margin over Cunningham, according ...

Republicans keep their control over N.C. General Assembly

Despite projected Democratic gains in the North Carolina legislature, Republicans held onto their majority, picking up four seats in the N.C. House.

Former Vice President Joe Biden projected to win U.S. presidency in close race

President Donald Trump had the lead in North Carolina over former Vice President Joe Biden as of midnight, leading by 1.39 percent, according to unofficial ...

Gov. Roy Cooper wins a second term in North Carolina

Gov. Roy Cooper will serve another term after defeating Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, according to unofficial results. 

Orange County Board of Commissioners election shaped by local endorsements

Jean Hamilton and Amy Fowler will be joining the Orange County Board of County Commissioners after unseating incumbents Mark Marcoplos and Penny Rich. ...

Election Day 2020: Live Updates

Today is Election Day, and North Carolina is voting down the ballot from president to N.C. General Assembly members.  Polls in Orange County close ...

Before You Vote Episode 8: Election Day

In the eighth episode of Before You Vote, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to UNC professor Jason Roberts about what to expect on election night.  ...

Here's how officials are keeping votes secure on Election Day

In the weeks leading up to Election Day, election security has been ever-present in the national political discourse. With more people concerned about ...

Chapel Hill Public Library scores federal grant, seeks to expand technology access

Federal grants of almost $150,000 will allow the Chapel Hill Public Library to pursue a program increasing internet and technology access to marginalized ...

Heel Talk 27: Voter trends impacting the election

Two new restaurants open in Chapel Hill despite pandemic challenges

Two restaurants, Blue's on Franklin and Market and Moss, recently opened in Chapel Hill. Here's what they have to offer. 

Column: You told us what you wanted from our election coverage. Here's what happened.

In March, we spread a survey asking UNC students what issues they cared the most about, and what formats they wanted election-related stories to be in. ...

Meet Nathan Toben, the man who ran 77 miles to help local children

An Orange County man ran 77 miles to raise money for Triangle Bikeworks, a local nonprofit that provides adult mentors, social and emotional education ...