Column: I'm leaving my commissioner-at-large vote blank for Mark Marcoplos

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. Maria Palmer ...

“I Am Soteria” is more than just an introduction for local ‘artivist’ Soteria Shepperson

“We redefinin’ what it means to be Black,” Shepperson shouts her opening line during ‘Black Friday,’ her first Headliner event part of her performance ...

What you need to know if you're facing evictions amid the pandemic in Orange County

Emila Sutton, Orange County's director of housing and community development, said the county has maintained low numbers of eviction hearings. But for ...

Chapel Hill residents adjust as students move off campus

As students move off campus, some long-term residents are worried about the potential risk for increased exposure to COVID-19. 

Updates for 203 Project presented at Carrboro Town Council meeting

Local business owners and Town Council members expressed hesitation about Carrboro's 203 Project, a development project on South Greensboro Street, at ...

Governor’s budget recommendations only partly implemented in new COVID-19 relief bill

Though the General Assembly and the governor's office reached an agreement on a new coronavirus relief bill, the battle for a state budget rages on.  ...

Former town attorney is celebrated with 'Ralph Karpinos Day' and a key to the city

At its Sept. 9 Town Council meeting, the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated Ralph Karpinos for his 35 years of service as Chapel Hill town attorney. After ...

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Sept. 18

Ex-offenders led the fight to make getting second chances easier—and they won

Advocates reflect on the North Carolina General Assembly passing the Second Chance Act, which makes it easier for people with non-violent felonies to ...

Town officials, students concerned about uncertainty of off-campus COVID-19 reporting

Uncertainty regarding the accuracy of off-campus students’ COVID-19 testing and reporting persists. Carrboro Town Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell ...

What you need to know about the N.C. commissioner of labor candidates

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot from governor to county commissioner. ...

Chapel Hill Police bans chokeholds after council request and public support

The Chapel Hill Police Department's announced Wednesday a new policy that specifically bans chokeholds. This policy change comes after the police department ...

Orange County welcomes visitors to playgrounds as North Carolina enters phase 2.5

Several parks facilities in Orange County, including playgrounds, are opening up under phase 2.5 of Gov. Cooper's executive order.

Ready to vote? Here's how

There've been a lot of concerns about how to vote this year. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the process. 

All up in your business: Summit Coffee Co. is coming to Franklin Street in October

Summit Coffee Co., a Davidson-based coffee shop, is expected to open its Chapel Hill location in October. 

Elementary schools in North Carolina can reopen at full capacity, Cooper announces

Elementary schools in North Carolina are now able to reopen at full capacity, Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday briefing.

N.C. Art Therapy Institute shifts to provide creativity online

Carrboro’s N.C. Art Therapy Institute has developed therapy even more to focus on using its tools across a wide range of communities.

BOCC considers development opposed by residents and a resolution about marijuana

The Orange County Board of Commissioners decriminalized marijuana and held a hearing for the Research Triangle Logistics Park at a Tuesday meeting.  ...

Here's the buzz: Conservation efforts are in full sting despite COVID-19 setbacks

Local pollinator organizations have had to adjust due to COVID-19, but there are still many ways for North Carolinians to educate themselves about bees ...