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What you need to know about the N.C. commissioner of agriculture candidates

By Emmy Trivette | October 1

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. ...

StampsToStudents is providing free stamps to voters across the state

By Sascha Medina | October 1

College students in North Carolina are able to request free stamps from this organization trying to help students vote in November.

Meet the candidates vying to protect taxpayer funds as N.C.'s state auditor

By Trevor Moore | October 1

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. ...

The show goes on as Chapel Hill's annual Film Fest 919 shifts to drive-ins

By Hayley Rosewall | October 1

This year, Chapel Hill's Film Fest 919 will be held at a drive-in theater and with outdoor seating.

Chapel Hill residents and officials discuss policing in public roundtable meeting

By Elsa Karcher | September 30

Members of the Chapel Hill Police Advisory Committee hosted a roundtable to talk about their role with policing in the community.

Concerns surround accuracy as the 2020 Census nears its deadline

By Taylor Heeden | September 30

The 2020 census is due Oct. 5, but the response rate is lower than it has previously been, especially for college students.

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Orange County School Board votes most students return to in-person instruction in 2021

By Sascha Medina , Kathryn Goodwin and David Richman | September 30

After consulting health officials, Orange County Schools made a decision about returning to in-person learning for the rest of semester.

Good Uncle food trucks deliver fresh food to students across Chapel Hill

By Salim Fayeq | September 29

The debut of a new food delivery service, Good Uncle, targeted towards UNC students, has come to Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, plans community outreach initiatives

By Ella Layn | September 29

Here are some of the ways the Town of Chapel Hill and the University are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

Before You Vote Episode 3: How to vote in North Carolina

By Meredith Radford , Sonia Rao and Kayleigh Carpenter | September 29

In the third episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Karen Brinson-Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, and UNC ...

The 23rd annual Carrboro Music Festival will give local artists a virtual platform

By Kayla Guilliams | September 28

During a time when the music industry is facing uncertainty, the annual Carrboro Music Festival has transitioned to a virtual event with over 100 performers. ...

'It’s all about survival': Long-time Chapel Hill restaurants reflect on past, future

By Emma Kenfield | September 27

Sutton's Drug Store, Linda's Bar and Grill and Carolina Coffee Shop are three Franklin Street staples looking to survive the pandemic and continue serving ...

Here are the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

By Britney Nguyen | September 27

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. ...

New Occaneechi exhibit marks reopening of the Orange County Historical Museum

By Sarah Gray Barr | September 27

The exhibit "Yesah: Journeys of the Occaneechi," opening at the Orange County Historical Museum on Friday, aims to bring awareness to the history of the ...

Column: We want to hear from families about their experiences with remote education

By Sonia Rao | September 27

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. Sonia Rao ...

Trinity Court public housing remains vacant after 2019 redevelopment announcement

By Henry Haney | September 24

Though Chapel Hill seeks to expand public housing units, it is not accessible to all. The Trinity Court public housing community is set for redevelopment, ...

Wegmans development pushes ahead, concern from nearby neighborhood

By Sascha Medina | September 24

Wegmans Food Markets is set to arrive in Chapel Hill by spring 2021, but concerns about traffic and community impact remain.

Elmo's Diner, City Kitchen announce permanent closures

By Kathryn Goodwin | September 24

Two Chapel-Hill Carrboro restaurants are closing permanently, seven months into the pandemic.

Here's what issues matter most to the Orange County Board of Commissioners candidates

By Elsa Karcher | September 23

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-Carrboro is healthy and wealthy, but lacks racial equity, report finds

By Kayla Guilliams | September 22

An annual report from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro found that Orange County is the wealthiest county in the state, but racial disparities ...