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Many Orange County Democrats run unopposed, but that may change soon

By Alice Bennett | November 5

This year's election points to a continuing trend of North Carolina straying from a two-party state. But that also means competition between parties is ...

Don't let voter fatigue catch you in the ballot box today, Orange County

By Olivia Slagle | November 5

Ever heard of "choice fatigue?" Well, if you're a voter this season, you might be catching it. This year's ballot is packed with decisions to make, including ...

Do you know about the six amendments on the ballot? 1/3 of N.C. voters don't.

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | November 4

If you are among the group of North Carolinians not aware of the Constitutional amendments appearing on this year's ballot, here is a brief guide to what ...

Rep. Price, UNC Young Democrats want to increase voter turnout

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | November 4

While many have visited the Chapel of the Cross for early voting, those who attended on Thursday had the chance to match one of the names on their ballot ...

Chapel Hill’s small-town feel keeps UNC graduates close, despite constant change

By Jamey Cross | November 1

“Chapel Hill pretends to be a village.”

Josh Stein leads panel discussion on six proposed NC constitutional amendments

By Zoe Beyer | October 31

“It’s like being told that you are buying candy, and you go home and you are eating cat food,” Stein said.

Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead

By Ares Zerunyan | October 31

“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”

Editor from Breitbart met with protest from UNC law students during guest lecture

By Stephanie Mayer | October 30

Students protested guest lecturer Ken Klukowski, senior legal editor for Breitbart News Network, condemning his place of employment and positions on Brett ...

Nobody actually knows who owns the Jefferson Davis marker on Franklin Street

By Mattias Miller | October 29

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted on Oct. 16 to repeal a 1959 resolution to name U.S. Highway 15 as Jefferson Davis Highway after several ...

On-campus activist groups centered around people of color and queer/transgender advocacy shut down the intersection of Franklin St. and Columbia St. on Mar 29, 2016 in protest of newly passed House Bill 2.

UNC activists respond to Trump administration's proposed definition of gender

By Aislinn Antrim | October 28

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is considering to strictly define gender as unchangeable at birth under Title IX, a move that has local ...

The solar panels near Maple View Farm are an example of the solar energy powered by Duke Energy.

North Carolina's climate change fight

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 23

As sea levels rise, North Carolina's elected officials continue to stall on making plans to combat climate change.

Court sides with Gov. Cooper on control of state Board of Elections

By Jake Richard | October 23

A North Carolina court ruled against giving the N.C. General Assembly control over the state Board of Elections, but voters may make this ruling obsolete ...

Koch brothers, local leaders speak out against judicial vacancy amendment

By Lyell McMerty | October 21

The N.C. chapter of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity joins local officials in opposition to the judicial vacancy amendment. ...

Cooper recommends $1.5 billion for Florence recovery

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | October 21

Hurricane Florence has brought about an estimated $12.8 billion in damages, and N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper recommends an additional $1.5 billion for recovery. ...

Students and local residents participate in early voting at Chapel of the Cross today.

Here's what you need to know about early voting

By Devin Fussa | October 17

Six locations. Sixteen days. Don't miss your chance to vote early.

Want to know who's running in Orange County? We've got you covered.

By Olivia Slagle | October 16

Every name and amendment that a voter in Orange County should know before hitting the polls in November.

Orange County Commissioners repeal Jefferson Davis National Highway designation

By David Saff | October 16

The resolution gave the name to a section of U.S. Highway 15 from the Durham County line to the Chatham County line.

Could the midterms end the Republican veto-proof majority in the General Assembly?

By Henry Haney | October 14

Republicans have had power in both houses, making it hard for Democrats to move forward on environmental, education and voting policy. Rob Schofield, ...

Florence relief efforts expand to legislation as Cooper extends voter registration

By Jamey Cross | October 10

Here's what you need to know about the new legislation signed into law post-Florence.

Word on the Street: Are you voting in the midterms?

By Lyell McMerty | October 8

With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, many UNC students are eager to exercise their right to vote. Others aren't. Staff writer Lyell McMerty ...