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CHCCS works to get students online, discusses in-person learning centers

By Lilly Clark | September 7

The CHCCS Board of Education met Thursday to discuss these learning centers, the end of a professional development grant and survey results from students’ ...

CHCCS receives $4.3 million grant from Oak Foundation to fund equity projects

By Maria Morava | September 3

The Students First: Equity Through Opportunity grant will focus on supporting students of color, English learners and students with disabilities. ...

Lumina Theater puts a 'Shine on Black Stories' with outdoor movie series

By Alexandra Smith | September 3

The Lumina Theater is hosting a series of outdoor movies to donate money to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Carrboro Town Council confronts past and future of racial inequity in the town

By Graham Hill and Emmy Trivette | September 3

“We are in search of action, not words, for there is still so much work to be done,” council member Barbara Foushee said. “I’m raw, I’m angry, ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners returns to session with a packed agenda

By Guillermo Molero | September 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965, decriminalizing marijuana and the county's response to ...

Orange County Arts Support Fund provides relief to local artists amid pandemic

By Brian Rosenzweig | September 3

Since April, the fund has provided $57,850 in over 100 grants for local artists and organizations. The Orange County Arts Commission said in a statement ...

Chapel Hill food delivery app economy sees influx of student workers amid pandemic

By Mattias Miller | September 2

UNC students are flocking to delivery platforms for employment after COVID-19 put their other job opportunities on hold, but it works better for some ...

Local churches adapt in response to COVID-19 guidance

By Sally Curme | September 2

Some churches in the area have transitioned to virtual services, while others are holding outdoor services. "It's like learning to juggle when you've ...

New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail

By Trevor Moore | September 1

A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental ...

Column: We're committed to preserving Franklin Street's legacy in our coverage

By Brittany McGee | August 30

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Brittany McGee ...

UNC athletes, coaches fight for racial justice in Black Lives Matter march

By Ryan Wilcox | August 30

More than 200 athletes and coaches marched from Franklin Street to Rosemary to Morehead Planetarium, where a handful of players gave speeches about racial ...

Linda's and Moe's close their doors as COVID-19 cases spike

By Emma Kenfield | August 30

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus at UNC, Moe's Southwest Grill and Linda's Bar and Grill have shut their doors.

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price honored as N.C. Commissioner of the Year

By Elsa Karcher | August 27

Renee Price, vice chairperson of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, was awarded the M.H. "Jack" Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award ...

Chapel Hill Police cite four UNC students for violating COVID-19 safety regulations

By Sonia Rao and Kayleigh Carpenter | August 27

The Chapel Hill Police Department issued four Class 2 misdemeanors to UNC students for violating Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order.

'Unacceptable discrimination': Inmate removed from death row for the second time

By Elsa Karcher | August 25

The N.C. Supreme Court ruled that Marcus Robinson, who was resentenced to death after the Racial Justice Act was repealed in 2013, could not be executed ...

Youth organizers reflect on a summer of protests and what comes next

By Alexandra Smith | August 25

College students and Chapel Hill natives reflect on summer protests, organizing the community during a pandemic and what's next for activism in Chapel ...

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Students scramble to find off-campus housing after UNC announces de-densification

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 23

UNC students who have been pushed out of dorms are now looking to live off campus. Students are looking to sign new leases, find someone to take over ...

Latinx Pride bus hits the road, a mobile tribute to Orange County’s Latinx community

By Lilly Clark | August 23

Artist Georges Le Chevallier, who designed the bus, he hopes non-Latino residents will see the bus, learn the Spanish and English words and realize they ...

Column: Taking responsibility and getting real

August 23

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Sammy Slade ...