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North Carolina sees early flu cases, first child dies since 2020

By Caroline Horne | November 4

Five adults have been confirmed to have died from flu complications this season, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The ...

Pickleball? Bathrooms? Chapel Hill Town Council discusses how to use ARPA funds

By Madelyn Van Meter | November 4

Chapel Hill residents shared with the Chapel Hill Town Council what they wanted to see more funding for – public restrooms and pickleball. The business ...

Here's what you need to know about the NC Senate District 23 candidates

By Audrey Kashatus | November 3

N.C. Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Caswell, Orange) and Republican Landon Woods are running for the North Carolina Senate District 23 seat, which includes Person, ...

Chapel Hill Arts & Culture to host Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo and service drive

By Laney Crawley | November 3

On Nov. 13, Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture will host the event, complete with food drives, toiletry drives, local nonprofits and local food ...

Word on the Street: Halloween on Franklin Street returns in limited capacity

By Bridget Bendezu | November 3

Although Franklin Street did not officially close this year due to lightning and rain, hundreds of people celebrated Halloween on the sidewalks of downtown ...

Carrboro approves spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds, residents benefit

By Sam Kornylak | November 2

The Town of Carrboro recently approved a spending plan for the $6.7 million it received from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act passed by the U.S. Congress. ...

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Drug Enforcement Administration raises awareness for prescription drug misuse

By Caroline Horne | November 2

The Chapel Hill Police Department set up a drop-off site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29. The site and ...

OC BOCC approves new financial update for Orange County Transit Plan

By Gowri Abhinanda | November 2

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a revised financial plan for Orange County’s Transit Plan on Tuesday night to increase ...

Divison of School Performance Grades for racial subgroups in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

2021-2022 NCDPI data indicates disparities in CHCCS school performance

By Avery Baker and Pallavi Sastry | November 2

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released performance data for school districts in the stat this September, which indicated disparities ...

Valerie Foushee and Courtney Geels race for NC's 4th Congressional District

By Maddie Singleton | November 2

N.C. Sen. Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham, Orange) and political newcomer Courtney Geels will face-off in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s ...

What's the difference between poll workers and poll observers?

By Vina Senthil | November 2

Poll workers, otherwise known as precinct election officials, are comprised of judges and assistants and are appointed by the local board of elections. ...

'We have to resist the outside threats': Confronting barriers to voting in N.C.

By Harrison Gummel | November 2

Many North Carolinians interested in making their voices heard in the 2022 midterm election have faced including institutional, economic and informational ...

Number of in-person early votes cast in Orange County over the past 12 years

A look at early voting turnout numbers in Orange County before the midterm elections

By Eliza Benbow | November 2

As of Oct. 30, just over one-fifth of registered voters in Orange County have cast their ballots absentee mail-in or in-person. Early voting will be open ...

Campaign spending for 2022 Midterm Elections

How much money are candidates for federal and state legislative races spending?

By Lucy Marques | November 2

The Daily Tar Heel takes a look at how much state and local political candidates have raised and spent so far during this election cycle.

'Not accessible to everyone': People with disabilities face voting obstacles

By Maggie McIntyre | November 2

Though polling locations across the country are required by statute to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, some voters may still have ...

North Carolina sees increase in Women, Infants and Children program participation

By Joelle Adeleke | November 1

Over the past two years, North Carolina saw the largest increase in participation in the federal Women, Infants and Children program, according to an ...

Epilogue offers free queer books to increase accessibility

By Bridget Bendezu | October 31

Epilogue Books Chocolates Brews is offering free queer literature for young adult and middle-grade readers, on a carousel of books called Reading Rainbows. ...

Carrboro nonprofit ReCYCLEry aims to make bicycling more inclusive, accessible

By Carly Breland | October 30

The ReCYCLEry, a nonprofit bike shop based in Carrboro, is working to make cycling more accessible for all citizens.

A peek at the faces behind iconic murals across Chapel Hill-Carrboro

By Annie Gibson | October 30

Across Chapel Hill and Carrboro, dozens of murals bring beauty to buildings' walls and attention to movements and influential figures. Michael Brown, ...

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'You're surrounded by abundance': Carrboro Farmer's Market remains a local staple

By Carly Breland | October 30

The market, located in the Carrboro Town Commons, is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It has been a staple in the community since 1977 and has grown ...