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Push for outdoor seating on Franklin Street raises questions about accessibility

By Emma Kenfield | November 5

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

Students vote on campus at the Stone Center

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

By Michael Taffe | November 4

“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?

By Sonia Rao | November 4

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

By Henry Haney | November 4

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 ...

"Its been long, but I think we're really going to like the finish."

Republicans keep their control over N.C. General Assembly

By Kayleigh Carpenter | November 4

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

By Sonia Rao | November 4

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 ...

College voters leveraged their voting power, turned out in record numbers

By Michael Taffe | November 4

College students took advantage of early voting at significantly higher rates this election — youth turnout in early and mail-in voting more than doubled ...

Gov. Roy Cooper wins a second term in North Carolina

By Brittany McGee | November 4

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

By Kayla Guilliams | November 3

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

Two pieces from Meet The Moment Art Walk missing, rest to be auctioned

By Elizabeth Egan | November 3

Two of the pieces included in the Meet The Moment art walk, a public art show on Franklin Street, were stolen last Wednesday.

Before You Vote Episode 8: Election Day

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | November 3

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

By Guillermo Molero | November 3

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

By Salim Fayeq | November 2

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

Two new restaurants open in Chapel Hill despite pandemic challenges

By Dair McNinch | November 1

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.

By Sonia Rao | November 1

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

By Elsa Karcher | November 1

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

Candidate for N.C. agriculture commissioner turns to social media to reach young voters

By Kathryn Goodwin | November 1

Candidates like Jenna Wadsworth, who is running for N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, have turned to social media platforms such as TikTok to reach voters ...

N.C. breaks ground on new park to honor the African American struggle for freedom

By Trevor Moore | November 1

Freedom Park, which will honor the African American struggle for freedom in North Carolina, broke ground Oct. 7. The park's design is meant to educate ...

Coal ash in Chapel Hill and across N.C. puts drinking water and environment at risk

By Sascha Medina | November 1

In 2013, the Town of Chapel Hill discovered a coal ash site under the Chapel Hill Police Station, which some say could pose a threat to the drinking water ...

OC Voice: Election Day is almost here

November 1

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. Gerry Cohen ...