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Column: Flatten the absentee ballot curve

By Henry Haney | August 16

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. Henry Haney ...

Carrboro High School students created a podcast to amplify minority students' voices

By Elise Palmer | August 16

“This podcast is really something that can promote inclusion in schools,” Phoenix Tudryn, a Carrboro High School senior, said. “If Black and brown ...

Chapel Hill to see increased police patrols to enforce social distancing

By Brittany McGee | August 13

Violations of state or local safer-at-home recommendations could be punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and up to 60 days in jail for repeat violators, ...

Construction on Bolin Creek Trail temporarily closes bridge as project nears its end

By Suzannah Claire Perry | August 12

Pedestrians using wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices who frequent the Bolin Creek Trail should seek alternative options until September. ...

All Up In Your Business: Outdoor seating is the new model for downtown

By Audrey Selley | August 12

Local businesses have been forced to transition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including popular Franklin Street bar He's Not Here. Meanwhile, new businesses, ...

Here's what you need to know about riding Chapel Hill Transit this fall

By David Richman | August 12

Major changes are happening to Chapel Hill Transit systems in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety precautions. Here's what you can expect.

Orange County Schools discusses device delay and Title IX regulations

By Alexandra Smith | August 11

The Orange County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss plans for instruction in the coming school year, meal delivery logistics and updates ...

Northern Orange NAACP meeting interrupted by racist, anonymous Zoombombing

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 10

When the Northern Orange NAACP met over Zoom on July 26, someone quickly hijacked the event, an example of a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'Zoombombing.' ...

Here's what restaurants on Franklin Street are open for dine-in and takeout

By Emma Kenfield | August 9

Restaurants, coffee shops and bars on Franklin Street are slowly reopening, bringing some familiarity back to life as a UNC student. Here’s a list of ...

Reforms in the local criminal justice system aim to address racial disparities

By Audrey Selley | August 9

In the nation-wide fight for social justice and police reform, Orange County officials address racial disparities with updated policing and judicial policies. ...

Local farmers adjust and adapt sale models amid coronavirus pandemic

By Lilly Clark | August 9

With several farmers' markets closed due to the coronavirus, local farmers are developing new creative ways to sell their produce.

More Orange County residents request mail-in ballots for November election

By Taylor Heeden | August 9

In North Carolina, registered voters can request a mail-in absentee ballot for the election with no excuse needed. The deadline to request a mail-in absentee ...

The Chapel Hill Town Council encourages civic engagement for UNC students

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 9

Chapel Hill Town Council members share information about the local government and how students can get more involved.

Cooper extends Phase 2 until Sept. 11 as UNC students move back to campus

By Sonia Rao | August 5

Gov. Roy Cooper extended Phase 2 of North Carolina's COVID-19 restrictions until Sept. 11, he announced in a Wednesday news briefing.

Cooper declares state of emergency in N.C. as Hurricane Isaias approaches coast

By Sonia Rao | July 31

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in a Friday news briefing as Hurricane Isaias is set to approach the state.

Chapel Hill Town Council Zoom Meeting 7/29/2020

'We want everyone to be safe': Chapel Hill Town Council discusses UNC's reopening plan

By Kayleigh Carpenter | July 30

At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community ...

Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order

By Taylor Heeden | July 22

If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University ...

Here's how these groups are distributing food to senior residents during COVID-19

By Elizabeth Egan | July 19

Food insecurity affects one in four low-income senior citizens in Orange County — and with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's become even more difficult for ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to open remotely this fall

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 19

“This is not a a decision I want to make,” Jim Causby, the district's interim superintendent, said. “There are two other options that I’d certainly ...

Chapel Hill policing advisory committee talks racial equity, policing alternatives

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 15

At its July 14 virtual meeting, Chapel Hill's Community Policing Advisory Committee heard two presentations about clinically based policing alternatives ...