Federal court ruling requires witness signature on absentee ballots in North Carolina

After months of deliberation, a Wednesday federal ruling will now require a witness signature on all absentee ballots, even if the voter confirms their ...

What you need to know about the candidates running for state treasurer

Incumbent Dale Folwell and Ronnie Chatterji are vying to become the state's next treasurer. Here's where they stand on key issues.

Higher rate of deficiencies reported in absentee ballots cast by Black voters in NC

As the election approaches, there have been concerns about racial disparities in absentee ballot deficiency rates.  The North Carolina State Board ...

Court ruling restores voting rights to thousands of North Carolinians

With the recent ruling on Sept. 4, around 5,000 people are newly eligible to vote.

As the census deadline approaches, here's what college students need to know

“The census is important just because it helps determine $675 billion in federal funds. College kids need to know that they should fill it out — don’t ...

Governor’s budget recommendations only partly implemented in new COVID-19 relief bill

Though the General Assembly and the governor's office reached an agreement on a new coronavirus relief bill, the battle for a state budget rages on.  ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

CHCCS suspends driver's education instruction; OCS launches virtual program

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' online driver's education program was canceled Aug. 19, while Orange County Schools restarted a virtual program Sept. ...

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

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

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

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 ...

State and community leaders hold listening session to discuss criminal justice reform

The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice has recommended a ban on chokeholds, a mandate to intervene and report excessive uses ...

Here's the new state platform that takes a 'whole-person' approach to health care

NCCARE360, a technology platform that helps connect North Carolinians with health care providers and human service organizations across the state, launched ...

Mayors across Orange County respond to death of George Floyd

The Daily Tar Heel talked to Mayor Pam Hemminger of Chapel Hill, Mayor Lydia Lavelle of Carrboro and Mayor Jenn Weaver of Hillsborough about a statement ...

Protest over death of George Floyd escalates in Raleigh as police deploy tear gas

Thousands gathered in Raleigh this Saturday to peacefully protest. The next morning, downtown was decimated. After a peaceful protest that began around ...

Board of Governors committee discusses COVID-19 aid funding for UNC System schools

The Board of Governors' Committee on Budget and Finance met Tuesday to discuss funding allocations of the 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act and the UNC System ...

NC Policy Collaboratory receives $29 million from state for COVID-19 research

The North Carolina Policy Collaboratory received $29 million as part of a $1.5 billion coronavirus relief package signed by Governor Cooper earlier this ...