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GOP abandons House Bill 2 repeal deal

By Benji Schwartz and Hannah Smoot | December 21

The N.C. Republican Party abandoned an agreement to repeal House Bill 2 Wednesday by trying to introduce new terms to the arrangement.

Republicans in NC General Assembly propose bills aimed at limiting Cooper's power

By Sam Killenberg | December 15

The North Carolina General Assembly’s surprise special session continued Thursday as legislators deliberate over bills that would limit Governor-elect ...

NC General Assembly files bill during emergency session

By Benji Schwartz | December 14

The N.C. General Assembly has filed a bill for consideration during an emergency session held Wednesday.

Year in Review: 2016 Elections

By Benji Schwartz | December 7

The 2016 election will likely go down in history due to its unconventionality, unpopularity and unexpected ending.

Year in Review: House Bill 2 brings national attention to North Carolina

By Kent McDonald | December 7

North Carolina was thrust into the national spotlight on March 23 of this year when Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law House Bill 2, which undid local nondiscrimination ...

Year in review: NC voting rights reach federal courts

By Caroline Metzler | December 7

A North Carolina voting law and the state's voting districts for the General Assembly were contested by federal courts over claims of racial discrimination ...

Community members rally after El Centro Hispano had brick thrown through back door

By Molly Horak | December 7

Glass was shattered and the security of many Carrboro residents was shaken on Saturday when a brick was thrown through the back door of El Centro Hispano, ...

The State Board of Education approved plans to give 19 public schools more flexibility by operating on charter school models.

19 N.C. public schools to operate with charter-school-like flexibility

By Davis McKinney | December 7

Beginning next school year, 19 low-performing public schools in North Carolina will operate with the flexibility usually given only to charter schools. ...

The Rosemary Street construction has proven to be a disruption for some (and less so for others) with its demolition of the sidewalk.

Year in Review: Construction projects in Chapel Hill

By Samantha Scott | December 7

Construction in downtown Chapel Hill has caused many disruptions for residents and local business owners this year, but progress has been made toward ...

Year in Review: Chandler Kania Trial

By Olivia Schaber | December 7

Former UNC student Chandler Kania was convicted Oct. 17 of three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving.

Chamber of Commerce to honor local heroes in Carrboro-Chapel Hill

By Holden Williams | December 7

Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce recognizes people who help make the towns a thriving community.

Women's health and civil liberties groups sue state over 20-week abortion law

By Parker Marshall | December 7

North Carolina is being sued by women’s health groups and civil liberties groups over a law restricting abortions.

Guglhupf bakery to open location in Chapel Hill

By Jane Little | December 6

Guglhupf, a Durham-based bakery, cafe and restaurant, will open a bake shop in April at Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill.

Board of Commissioners met to discuss light rail project

By Lidia Davis | December 6

The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Monday night to discuss a wide array of issues, including conservation easement and farmland preservation ...

North Carolina Governor-elect Roy Cooper stands with two of his daughters at the North Carolina Democratic Party on election night on November 8th.

Gov. Pat McCrory concedes to Roy Cooper after weeks of legal battles

By Caroline Metzler , Danielle Chemtob and Jordyn Connell | December 5

Incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory officially conceded to Roy Cooper Monday, after weeks of challenges to the general election results.

Chapel Hill Town Council authorizes purchase of American Legion land for $7.9 million

By Meghana Srikrishna | December 5

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Nancy Oates was the only council member to vote "nay" on a resolution that authorized the town manager to sign a contract ...

Study: Neighborhoods in rural Wake County are drinking contaminated water

By Neecole Bostick | December 5

A new study conducted by UNC researchers showed some predominately African-American communities in Wake County lack access to the municipal water system ...

Governor Pat McCrory requested a special session for the General Assembly on December 13th.

With month left in office, McCrory calls for special session for General Assembly

By Jared Weber | December 5

With about a month remaining before his successor takes office, Gov. Pat McCrory is urging North Carolina state legislators to get back to Raleigh and ...

Timothy Hennis, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, was accused of murdering a woman and her two daughters in 1985. His case was reopened in November. Photo courtesy of the FayObserver.

Appeal by former Fort Bragg soldier who murdered mother and 2 daughters was rejected in military court

By Montana Gramer | December 5

An Army appeals court's November decision to uphold the death sentence of Timothy Hennis, a former Fort Bragg soldier, is raising questions over the death ...

Gov. Pat McCrory concedes NC governor race to Roy Cooper

By Hannah Smoot | December 5

In a video statement released Monday, Gov. Pat McCrory conceded the North Carolina gubernatorial race to Roy Cooper. Almost four weeks after Election ...