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Carrboro Town Council confronts past and future of racial inequity in the town

By Graham Hill and Emmy Trivette | September 3

“We are in search of action, not words, for there is still so much work to be done,” council member Barbara Foushee said. “I’m raw, I’m angry, ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners returns to session with a packed agenda

By Guillermo Molero | September 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965, decriminalizing marijuana and the county's response to ...

Orange County Arts Support Fund provides relief to local artists amid pandemic

By Brian Rosenzweig | September 3

Since April, the fund has provided $57,850 in over 100 grants for local artists and organizations. The Orange County Arts Commission said in a statement ...

Chapel Hill food delivery app economy sees influx of student workers amid pandemic

By Mattias Miller | September 2

UNC students are flocking to delivery platforms for employment after COVID-19 put their other job opportunities on hold, but it works better for some ...

New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail

By Trevor Moore | September 1

A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental ...

Column: We're committed to preserving Franklin Street's legacy in our coverage

By Brittany McGee | August 30

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. Brittany McGee ...

Linda's and Moe's close their doors as COVID-19 cases spike

By Emma Kenfield | August 30

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus at UNC, Moe's Southwest Grill and Linda's Bar and Grill have shut their doors.

N.C. Board of Elections offers guidance for students planning to vote by mail this fall

By Audrey Selley | August 28

The North Carolina State Board of Elections released guidance Monday for college students who plan to vote by mail in the upcoming election.

Here's what happened at the 2020 Republican National Convention

By Taylor Heeden | August 28

Part of the RNC took place in Charlotte, where business meetings and the formal nomination for President Donald Trump to represent the Republican Party ...

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price honored as N.C. Commissioner of the Year

By Elsa Karcher | August 27

Renee Price, vice chairperson of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, was awarded the M.H. "Jack" Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award ...

Chapel Hill Police cite four UNC students for violating COVID-19 safety regulations

By Sonia Rao and Kayleigh Carpenter | August 27

The Chapel Hill Police Department issued four Class 2 misdemeanors to UNC students for violating Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order.

N.C. General Assembly prepares COVID-19 plans as return to session approaches

By Guillermo Molero | August 26

The North Carolina General Assembly goes back into session on Sept. 2, which would be the first time either the House or Senate have convened since July ...

'Unacceptable discrimination': Inmate removed from death row for the second time

By Elsa Karcher | August 25

The N.C. Supreme Court ruled that Marcus Robinson, who was resentenced to death after the Racial Justice Act was repealed in 2013, could not be executed ...

Youth organizers reflect on a summer of protests and what comes next

By Alexandra Smith | August 25

College students and Chapel Hill natives reflect on summer protests, organizing the community during a pandemic and what's next for activism in Chapel ...

Meet Ann Anderson, Chapel Hill's new town attorney

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 23

After a national search, Chapel Hill introduces Ann Anderson as the new town attorney. Anderson earned her undergraduate degree from UNC and then attended ...

Column: Taking responsibility and getting real

August 23

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. Sammy Slade ...