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National Donate Life Month combats transplant-based medical mistrust

By Olivia Gschwind | April 25

Every April, "National Donate Life" Month encourages people to sign up to become organ donors through activities and events that foster community engagement ...

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NC House Democrats introduce Hate Crimes Prevention Act

By Tori Newby | April 25

If passed, House Bill 596, otherwise known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would increase punishments for those who commit hate crimes, require additional ...

'A personal attack': NC House Republicans introduce bill to criminalize drag shows

By Arwen Helms | April 25

Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House filed House Bill 673 on April 18, which would criminalize drag shows in the presence of minors statewide. ...

NCDHHS announces discontinuation of P-EBT benefits for 2023-2024 school year

By Libby Wakefield | April 25

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program will not be available for the ...

ACLU challenges new NC law set to redefine, impose stricter punishments for riots

By Maddie Singleton | April 25

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed a lawsuit challenging multiple provisions of House Bill 40, which would impose stricter penalties ...

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson enters Republican primary for NC governor

By Ethan E. Horton | April 22

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced today at Ace Speedway in Alamance County that he is running for North Carolina governor. Robinson has been hinting at ...

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Column: Progressivism is rooted in rural North Carolina

By Mary Thomas Watkins | April 19

"Rural areas, and rural youth, show remarkable promise. But, they are often neglected by the very platforms that claim to champion them."

N.C. Senate bill expands protections for those at scene of overdoses

By Avery Baker | April 17

If passed, N.C. Senate Bill 458 would expand protections for individuals present at the scene of overdoses where medical assistance is called. Current ...

Josh Stein files briefs to U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court regarding medication abortion

By Maddie Policastro | April 17

On April 10, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and two dozen other attorney generals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

Chapel Hill median rent increase by almost three percent reflective of overall housing market

By Phoebe Martel | April 16

The median rent in Chapel Hill increased by 2.9 percent during the month of March, according to a recent report from the online rental marketplace Apartment ...

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to regulate gender-affirming procedures for minors

By Audrey Kashatus | April 16

Senate Bill 560 will establish new regulations for these procedures, which it defines as any medical or surgical service including but not limited to, ...

North Carolina Teaching Fellows program sees largest class since relaunch in 2017

By Zoe Werner | April 13

The North Carolina Teaching Fellowship program accepted 132 applicants this year — the largest class of students since the program was reinstated by ...

The North Carolina General Assembly building is pictured in Raleigh, N.C. on Jan. 13, 2013.

NC Senate passes bill to allow survivors of domestic violence testify remotely

By Sophia Fanning | April 13

State Senators and Representatives filed Senate Bill 51 and House Bill 39, also known as "Kayla’s Act." S.B. 51 unanimously passed the state Senate ...

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Orange County programs reduce juvenile criminal justice involvement, address root issues

By Eliza Benbow | April 13

In 2021, 64 percent of reviewed allegations against North Carolina juveniles were approved by a juvenile court counselor for court. Instead of sending ...

Orange County sees highest life expectancy in North Carolina due to abundant resources

By Walker Livingston | April 12

Orange County residents lead the state's average life expectancy by almost four years. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s ...

NC House Republicans advance bill to restrict mail-in voting

By Vina Senthil | April 10

N.C. House Bill 304, a bill that would disallow the three-day grace period covering mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, has advanced in the ...

NC Rep. Tricia Cotham officially switches parties, gives no specifics on abortion

By Ethan E. Horton | April 5

N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) held a press conference this morning at the N.C. GOP Headquarters in Raleigh with state Republican leaders to ...

'You deserve support': Orange County Rape Crisis Center advocates for survivors

By Ginny Dempster | April 4

Through the month of April and beyond, the OCRCC is dedicated to supporting and advocating for survivors of sexual violence. Outside of direct support ...

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Three Republican state legislators introduce bill to ban abortion at conception

By Lauren Zola | April 4

North Carolina House Bill 533, which bans abortions in North Carolina at conception unless to preserve the life of the mother, was filed on March 29. ...

Thousands flood Raleigh to see Drake, J. Cole, Usher at 2023 Dreamville Festival

By Shelby Swanson | April 4

Dreamville Festival, put on by rapper J. Cole’s record label of the same name, claims to be “one of the most anticipated annual events in the state ...