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Orange County early voting: A look at the numbers so far and where to vote

By Sarah Smiley | October 30

Information about early voting in North Carolina and how to register for voting in your county.

Efland-Cheeks students to join N.C. Elementary Honors Chorus November performance

By Sheridan Barry | October 30

Christian Adkins and Amarah White will perform for their families and music educators on Nov. 10. The Honors Chorus typically receives over 600 audition ...

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Gov. Cooper proposes hurricane relief budget, raises concerns about partisanship

By Joseph Cole | October 28

Orange County NCGA members said both chambers agree that WNC needs assistance, but some members disagree about how much aid should be given and where. ...

What to know about Chapel Hill's streetscape project

By Kristin Kharrat | October 28

The project intends to reimagine streets, sidewalks and gathering places in the downtown Chapel Hill area.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Board of Education provides block schedule planning update

By Suchetana Kona | October 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education met on Oct. 17 to discuss the transition to block schedules in high schools across the district, ...

Orange County Board of Education discusses new teacher support, English language learners

By Sarah Clements | October 24

The Orange County Board of Education met on Monday night to discuss English learner enrollment and progress data, as well as its new teacher support program ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses climate action plan, lot development

By Taylor Motley | October 24

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on October 23 to discuss the Town's Climate Action Plan, Land Use Management Ordinance and the concept plan for development ...

The Meantime Coffee Co. to open new location at Innovate Carolina Junction

By Taylor Motley | October 24

“By expanding Meantime’s footprint to the second location, there’s the potential to double the amount of staff, the amount of social impact and ...

Carrboro Town Council recognizes Minority Enterprise Development Week

By Jessica Hudnut | October 24

Minority Enterprise Development Week spotlights minority-owned businesses for their importance and contribution to local and statewide economies.

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools introduces new phone use policy

By Lauren Zola | October 23

Schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district have a new cell phone policy meant to restrict the amount of time students interact with their ...

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'On the knife's edge': Following North Carolina's path to swing state

By Walker Livingston | October 23

While the state of North Carolina has set a record of voting in Democratic governors, its propensity for voting red in Federal elections makes it a crucial ...

Behind our 2024 general election coverage

By Lucy Marques | October 22

"I hope our quiz site and special print edition are helpful in your voting endeavors, and I hope you share them with your friends and family. I hope that ...

Q&A: Jefferson Griffin discusses Court of Appeals experience, judicial conduct

By Victoria Yang | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Victoria Yang spoke with Jefferson Griffin,a candidate for the N.C. Supreme Court, to discuss his candidacy and aspirations ...

Q&A: Allison Riggs talks accountability, accessibility in lead up to election

By Victoria Yang | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Victoria Yang spoke with Allison Riggs, a candidate for the N.C. Supreme Court, to discuss her candidacy and aspirations ...

Q&A: Valerie Zachary discusses affordability, court experience

By Emily Dudash | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Emily Dudash spoke with Valerie Zachary, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 14 to discuss ...

Q&A: Ed Eldred discusses personal impacts of law, connecting with public

By Emily Dudash | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Emily Dudash spoke with Ed Eldred, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 14, to discuss his ...

Q&A: Martin Moore talks diverse perspectives, judicial experience

By Suchetana Kona | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Suchetana Kona spoke with Martin Moore, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15, to discuss his candidacy ...

Q&A: Chris Freeman discusses the importance of community, Court of Appeals candidacy

By Suchetana Kona | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Suchetana Kona spoke with Chris Freeman, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15, to discuss his candidacy ...

Q&A: Court of Appeals candidate Tom Murry discusses fairness, role of the appellate court

By McKenzie Bulris | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel sat down with Tom Murry, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 12, to discuss his campaign and goals.

Q&A: Carolyn Jennings Thompson talks justice, previous experience

By McKenzie Bulris | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's McKenzie Bulris spoke with Carolyn Jennings Thompson, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 12, to discuss ...