North Carolina joins lawsuit against Trump administration's birthright citizenship order

NCDHHS hosts discussion on health disparities in Native American communities

According to 2023 data from the CDC, Native American people are 2.4 times as likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, as compared to their white counterparts.  ...

Local creatives show off their talents in Orange County’s Studio Art Tour

The 30th anniversary Orange County Arts Commission came to a close on Sunday. This years' tour included ten new Orange County Guild artists.

Orange County Board of Education discusses district finances, student data

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Orange County Board of Education met to receive updates on district finances and student outcome data just after the beginning ...

Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award supports underrepresented communities

Applications for the Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award are open and will close on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. The award is aimed at providing local non-profits ...

HI-CHEW manufacturing plant begins construction, will bring 204 jobs to Orange County

The company that owns HI-CHEW decided on expanding the recently constructed plant in North Carolina rather than opening an additional plan in Asia. Cost, ...

Orange County Board of Education discusses declining enrollment, funding

OCS Chief Academic Officer Julie Pack said enrollment at OCS has steadily declined over the past few years, which may impact future funding.

Orange County community reflects on Hurricane Helene's impact in western N.C.

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents have spent the last week waiting for calls from family in western North Carolina and trying to remain hopeful in ...

Orange County prepares for their annual PlantFest featuring over 2,000 plants

PlantFest features nearly 2,000 plants and hosts many educational displays and workshops with hands-on options for children. Around 75 percent of the ...

Orange County School Board discusses capital improvement plan, upcoming bond

OCS Chief Operations Officer Fredrick Davis gave a presentation on the 2024 General Obligation Bond, which will provide $49.5 million in elementary school ...

Arter v. Orange County illustrates inconsistent language in local governing documents

A land use case involving contradictory information within an ordinance highlights the importance of clear language in Orange County's laws, ordinances ...

Orange County provides resources after federal COVID-19 vaccine program ends

Erica Pettigrew, a UNC Health family medicine and primary doctor, said that vaccinations can help curb a large spike in COVID-19 cases amidst a surge ...

Orange County school board approves federal funding application, discusses budget

The application allocates $1.7 million to find the district’s pre-k program, a math website for parents to utilize as a communication resource and the ...

OCS Board of Education expands lunch programs, approves extra pay for bus drivers

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on June 10 to discuss school nutrition, bus driver pay, teacher retention and the after-school program ...

Orange County BOE review disparities in academic performance and discipline