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Holley wins Democratic Lt. Gov. primary after Van Duyn declines runoff

By Brent Van Vliet | March 13

Holley’s victory sets her up for a race against Republican nominee Mark Robinson in the general election. Both candidates are African American, virtually ...

Here's how Orange County and North Carolina are responding to the coronavirus pandemic

By Elizabeth Egan | March 13

Cooper explained in a statement on March 10 that he declared the state of emergency because it will help the government take necessary precautions and ...

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Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro declare state of emergencies to address coronavirus

By Sonia Rao | March 13

Orange County and Carrboro have just declared state of emergencies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

CHCCS adjusts calendar, plans remote instruction in response to coronavirus fears

By Anna Pogarcic | March 12

As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced Thursday it will make Monday, March 16; Tuesday, ...

Local school districts prepare for coronavirus pandemic

By Sonia Rao | March 11

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) a pandemic, and North Carolina is now in a state of emergency as universities across ...

Transparency discussions dominate school board meeting following contract controversy

By Brittany McGee | March 10

Emails between a former Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools official and a member of Education Elements, an education consulting firm, reveal how the district ...

Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus

By Michael Taffe | March 10

In response to five new presumed cases of COVID-19, Gov. Cooper has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina.

Second case of coronavirus reported in Chatham County

By Anna Pogarcic | March 6

A second case of coronavirus was confirmed in North Carolina Friday. After an initial case was reported in Wake County earlier this week, the state confirmed ...

State Democratic Party looks ahead to November following primary results

By Emma Kenfield | March 6

North Carolina Democratic Party leaders gathered at an event in Raleigh on Tuesday after primary elections results were announced. But despite the initial ...

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting

By Meredith Radford and Jordan Barish | March 6

The Town Council unanimously passed the motion authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Grubb Properties for the East Rosemary Downtown Redevelopment ...

Despite district’s efforts, disparities in AIG programs persist

By Sonia Rao | March 5

“Scores were so glorified, a lot of kids felt like, my scores are just right below, why can’t I?” he said. “A lot of kids changed their attitudes ...

Brandwein's Bagels brings New York-style bagels to Chapel Hill

By Emma Cunningham-Bradshaw | March 5

After moving from New York to Chapel Hill and realizing that there were no local bagel shops off campus, Alex Brandwein took matters into his own hands ...

A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer | March 5

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology ...

Here’s how voter turnout has changed in the 2020 presidential primary

By David Richman | March 4

Despite a decreasing number of polling locations in North Carolina, voter turnout in Orange County and the state has been increasing. There are more absentee ...

North Carolina's Lieutentant governor race could end in a runoff, extend into April

By Michael Taffe | March 4

No candidate received at least 30 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, leaving open the possibility of a runoff.

Hathaway Pendergrass wins district judge primary

By Brent Van Vliet | March 4

The unofficial results are in for the race to be the Democratic nominee for district court judge in Orange and Chatham counties.

Voters elect three new faces to Orange County Schools Board of Education

By Sonia Rao | March 4

Bonnie Hauser, Jennifer D. Moore and Carrie Doyle were elected to the board, according to unofficial vote counts. Unofficial primary election results ...

Local PACs drive out incumbents on Orange County Board of Commissioners

By Michael Taffe | March 4

Chapel Hill Leadership PAC, related to the local interest group known as CHALT, and Save Orange Schools PAC backed newcomers Amy Fowler and Jean Hamilton ...

Polls are closed in North Carolina. Here are the early results.

By Anna Pogarcic | March 3

Polls for the North Carolina primary closed at 7:30 p.m. Early results indicate former Vice President Joe Biden will win the most votes for the Democratic ...

North Carolina reports first case of coronavirus in Wake County

By Anna Pogarcic | March 3

North Carolina reported its first case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, on Friday according to a press release from Gov. Roy Cooper. The release ...