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Supporters, critics of private school voucher program react to NCGA funding

By Jessica Hudnut | September 20

While some think the voucher program creates opportunities for low-income families to attend private schools, others believe it doesn't completely level ...

DEQ holds public meeting to discuss Chapel Hill police property Brownfield agreement

By Maddie Policastro | September 19

The meeting included a summary of the proposed plan to cap coal ash at the site along with public comment from community members.

'Bring this vision to life': Pauli Murray Center opens in Durham's West End

By Sarah Lewisohn | September 18

The Pauli Murray Center is housed in Murray's childhood home in Durham, which was built by their grandfather and Civil War veteran, Robert Fitzgerald. ...

Orange County provides resources after federal COVID-19 vaccine program ends

By Makenzie Mills | September 18

Erica Pettigrew, a UNC Health family medicine and primary doctor, said that vaccinations can help curb a large spike in COVID-19 cases amidst a surge ...

N.C. EMC votes to regulate 3 out of 8 forever chemicals

By Brantley Aycock | September 18

Democracy Green Executive Director Santa Whittington said it is an injustice to not regulate all PFAS, which don't break down or degrade in the environment. ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' parents share perspectives on equity, privilege

By Lucy Marques | September 18

Without diving into Chapel Hill's community history, it's impossible to understand diversity, equity and inclusion within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, ...

Business experts talk DEI in North Carolina, discuss changing approaches

By Kathryn DeHart | September 16

Research shows that DEI efforts in business benefits companies internally and externally. Associate professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School Allison ...

DEI becomes political talking point, debating fairness

By Sophie Baglioni | September 16

“Power and the way that it is marshaled as a resource is really enticing as a political tool,” Meredith Clark, an associate professor at UNC Hussman ...

A look into DEI efforts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro government

By Sarah Smiley | September 16

“It’s incredibly important [to] all different members of our community who may have been or are currently disenfranchised — because of historical ...

A guide to North Carolina's wildlife protections

By McKenzie Bulris | September 16

Plants and animals listed under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act receive strict protections that prevent habitat destruction and ownership ...

UNC System schools eliminate, realign positions after DEI system cuts

By Sarayu Thondapu and Defne Önal | September 15

All campuses in the UNC System made changes to their job descriptions, admissions of student support centers, employee training and the programmatic content ...

Measles case identified in North Carolina, NCDHHS urges vaccination

By Kristin Kharrat | September 15

The symptoms of measles are relatively similar to cold-like symptoms and can include a fever, runny nose, cough and a rash. Positive tests are confirmed ...

N.C. ranked as the worst state for workers due to reliance on federal standards

By Sarah Clements | September 13

North Carolina was named as the worst state for workers by Oxfam America, but a new investment in education infrastructure could rise N.C.'s ranking.

Orange County Board of Education discusses school performance results

By Sarah Clements | September 11

In the past two years, no Orange County Schools have received an “F” grade, and the district reduced the number of schools that received a “D” ...

Chapel Hill affordable housing development receives N.C. tax credit

By Lauren Zola | September 10

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit award aims to expand affordable housing options in Orange County.

Contamination concerns rise after PFAS detection in Jordan Lake and Haw River fish

By Reyna Drake | September 9

Concerns about PFAS rise as there are rising levels present in the Triangle.

'Why wouldn’t they be there?': Experts discuss deer population in Orange County

By Jackson Fromm | September 9

While Chapel Hill and Carrboro have some of the densest municipal populations in the state, they also have an overpopulation of deer.

Orange County Commissioners approve two zoning amendments, discuss Greene Tract

By Defne Önal | September 9

At the meeting, the Planning Department presented a zoning amendment and the commissioners talked about collaboration with the UNC School of Government ...

Hasson Bacote's challenge of death sentence by majority-white jury could set precedent

By Lola Oliverio | September 8

Hasson Bacote challenges his death sentence under the Racial Justice Act, despite its repeal in 2013.

A guide to voting with an absentee ballot in the upcoming election

By Sarah Smiley | September 8

There are many important steps and dates to look out for with key early voting dates approaching.