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Chapel Hill's Regal Timberlyne Theater closes, to be turned into medical office space

By Ella Layn | October 22

Chapel Hill's Regal Timberlyne Theater is closing down, and a new medical office building is set to take its place.

Eviction numbers have fallen in Orange County, but many are still vulnerable

By Audrey Selley | October 22

Orange County Housing Assistance programs have been helping tenants stave off eviction, but some tenants still face the threat.

Carrboro Town Council passes resolution calling for reparations

By Graham Hill | October 21

At Tuesday's Carrboro Town Council meeting, members approved a resolution that calls attention to the Town's history with slavery and discrimination. ...

New mural on Chapel Hill-Carrboro line set to honor musician Elizabeth Cotten

By Isabella Braddish | October 21

The mural of Elizabeth Cotten, a Chapel Hill native and influential musician, is part of a larger statewide effort to honor North Carolina musicians in ...

N.C. voters show their support for Biden, Harris at Raleigh drive-in rally

By Taylor Heeden and Kathryn Goodwin | October 20

North Carolina officials came out to a Biden rally Monday to discuss COVID-19, health care and the economy.

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'I'm Smart, Too': Local documentary highlights racial achievement gap in CHCCS

By Sonia Rao | October 20

The documentary, called "I'm Smart, Too," premiered Sept. 23 and includes the voices of parents and students of color in the district.

Supreme Court ruling, pandemic may have limited local effect in 2020 Census

By Hayley Rosewall | October 20

COVID-19 and an early end to the census could affect the accuracy of the count for certain communities, but Orange County's census response rate remains ...

Before You Vote Episode 6: How student leaders are engaging voters

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | October 20

In the sixth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Greear Webb and America Juarez-Maldonado, two student leaders at UNC about what they're ...

Local political groups adjust strategies to endorse candidates despite pandemic

By Graham Hill | October 19

Local political organizations, like CHALT and the Sierra Club, have had to adapt they way they support candidates in response to the pandemic.

New street outreach program reimagines public safety, homelessness in Orange County

By Emmy Trivette | October 19

A collaboration between the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department and the Partnership to End Homelessness will focus on building relationships ...

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Poll shows N.C. voters want climate change response. Here's where the candidates stand

By Dair McNinch | October 19

Going into the November election, climate change will be one of the biggest issues on the ballot. Here's where candidates across the state stand on the ...

Chapel Hill artist Kaze4letters releases album celebrating the diversity of Blackness

By Emma Henderson | October 19

UNC alumnus and North Carolina artist Kevin “Kaze” Thomas, who goes by Kaze4letters in the music community, hopes his seventh and most recent project, ...

NAACP taking voter ID constitutional amendment to the N.C. Supreme Court

By Elsa Karcher | October 19

In North Carolina, the need for a photo ID to vote is part of a controversial debate spanning multiple years. Last month, the N.C. NAACP announced it ...

Save the Music initiative encourages supporting artists and businesses in downtown

By Mika Travis | October 18

If the Save the Music series is successful, the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership hopes for it to continue into November and potentially into the holiday ...

Here's how to cast your vote early in Orange County

By Alexandra Myers | October 18

Early voting is underway in North Carolina through Oct. 31. Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, and Rachel Raper, director of ...

We asked about your remote learning experiences. Here's what you said

By Brian Rosenzweig | October 18

Students and parents have expressed that remote schooling has been difficult in terms of socialization and equitable opportunities. In a CHCCS ...

Orange County Arts Commission distributing CARES funding to local art organizations

By Kayla Guilliams | October 18

The N.C. General Assembly designated $9.4 million to provide direct aid to arts councils and organizations as part of its federal CARES Act spending plan. ...

OC Voice: Why you should vote in the U.S. Senate race

By Taylor Heeden | October 18

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. Taylor Heeden ...

Federal court ruling requires witness signature on absentee ballots in North Carolina

By Trevor Moore | October 15

After months of deliberation, a Wednesday federal ruling will now require a witness signature on all absentee ballots, even if the voter confirms their ...

First day of early voting meant long lines in Carrboro

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | October 15

The first day of early voting in North Carolina drew long lines and enthusiastic voters across the state. At Carrboro Town Hall this morning, there were ...