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Town of Chapel Hill advises against gathering on Franklin Street this Halloween

By Ethan E. Horton and Adaliene Andsager | October 28

The Town of Chapel Hill will not be preemptively closing any roads this year for Halloween and has advised against attending the famous Franklin Street ...

Cooper announces $805 million for early child care funding

By Jenna Rupp | October 27

Gov. Roy Cooper announced the investment of $805 million in the state's early child care and learning programs in early October.

MLK Jr. Blvd. closed between Hillsborough and Longview streets due to gas leak

By Guillermo Molero and Rajee Ganesan | October 27

The road on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard has been closed between Longview Street and Hillsborough Street due to a gas leak, according to a tweet from ...

N.C. Sen. Ben Clark introduces new proposed model for the state's congressional map

By Harrison Gummel | October 27

N.C. Sen. Ben Clark, D-Cumberland, Hoke, recently revealed a draft of his new proposed design for North Carolina’s congressional map.

Town Council candidate Vimala Rajendran speaks on husband's sex offender status

By Brian Rosenzweig and Emily Schmidt | October 26

On Sept. 7, The News & Observer published an article about Chapel Hill Town Council candidate Vimala Rajendran’s husband, Rush Greenslade, and his ...

N.C. General Assembly reaches compromise on energy legislation

By Graham Hill | October 25

House Bill 951, signed by Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this month following bipartisan approval, seeks to lower the state’s carbon emissions while maintaining ...

Five Chapel Hill Town Council members endorse Hemminger for mayor, citing distrust in Gu

By Emmy Martin | October 25

Five of seven Chapel Hill Town Council members endorsed Mayor Pam Hemminger for reelection, and cited distrust for challenger and current Town Council ...

Orange County Schools developing Native American studies course for high schoolers

By Katie MacKinnon | October 25

Orange County Schools is working toward the creation of an honors Native American studies course at the high school level. The initiative was unanimously ...

NCDHHS announces new funding opportunity to prevent opioid overdoses

By Ethan E. Horton | October 25

At least nine organizations across the state will receive this money as a grant through an application process.

New program seeks to provide property tax bill assistance to Orange County homeowners

By Sarah Choi | October 25

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners launched its Longtime Homeowner Assistance program in early October to help retain the established community ...

Film Festival brings critically acclaimed films to the silver screen in Chapel Hill

By Grant Alexander | October 24

Film Fest 919, a film festival focused on exposing the Chapel Hill community to critically acclaimed cinema, was held from Oct. 18-24.

U.S. House Representative David Price to retire after over 30 years serving N.C.

By Austin Blake | October 24

Although Price said he knows it is time for him to retire, he said his pursuit to protect and expand democracy will remain.

CHCCS board adds three mental health wellness days to 2021-22 academic calendar

By Ian Walniuk | October 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education voted unanimously to add three mental wellness days to the 2021-22 school calendar on ...

Southpoint mall evacuated after incident involving firearm, Durham PD investigating

By Guillermo Molero | October 24

The Streets at Southpoint, a shopping mall in Durham, was evacuated Sunday after an incident involving a firearm, according to a 3:56 p.m. notification ...

'Dune' stars reflect on film process at Warner Bros. college journalist roundtable

By Ellis Riggsbee | October 19

Set to release in the United States this Friday, Warner Bros.’ “Dune” has sparked conversation throughout campus and the entertainment industry. ...

Orange County Detention Center copes with rising COVID-19 cases

By Waverly McIver | October 19

Twenty inmates and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Orange County Detention Center as of Monday, raising concerns about general ...

OCS Board of Education to meet virtually after Proud Boys interrupt session

By Katie MacKinnon and Ian Walniuk | October 18

Several members of the Proud Boys attended the Orange County Schools Board of Education work session on Monday, Oct. 11, held at A.L. Stanback Middle ...

Early voting period gives voters options to cast ballots before Election Day

By Samuel Long | October 18

Early voting allows people to vote in the municipal elections during a designated period before the general election on Nov. 2. The early voting period ...

No Patient Left Alone Act passes in N.C. Senate, seeks to expand visitation rights

By Sophie Teague | October 14

The No Patient Left Alone Act passed unanimously in the N.C. Senate and is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Roy Cooper. The bill would ensure patient ...

Republicans continue to push bill to limit Gov. Cooper’s emergency powers

By Ian Walniuk | October 14

A bill designed to restrict the executive powers of the governor could soon be headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. After several months of limited discussion ...