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 ...

Carrboro Farmers' Market takes safety precautions to stay open

Farmers have been working overtime to accommodate their customers. Many now do pre-sales and drop off deliveries that most did not do before. 

Here's what issues matter most to N.C. House candidates Meyer and Insko

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. ...

Tell us what you want to see from our elections coverage

The Daily Tar Heel wants students to vote in 2020, and we want to be your information source, whether that's for how to vote or who you should vote for.  ...

COVID-19 and racial inequity discussed during Monday's OCS Board meeting

The Orange County Schools Board of Education discussed racial inequity, coronavirus and returning to school at its Monday meeting.

Before You Vote Episode 1: Your vote matters

Survey: We're looking to hear from those who have lived in Chapel Hill public housing

Whether you currently live in a Chapel Hill public housing community, have lived in one in the past or are currently waiting for a unit to open up, we ...

Column: Local officials discuss how they're leading Orange County through crisis

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. Damon Seils ...