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Chapel Hill food delivery app economy sees influx of student workers amid pandemic

By Mattias Miller | September 2

UNC students are flocking to delivery platforms for employment after COVID-19 put their other job opportunities on hold, but it works better for some ...

Local churches adapt in response to COVID-19 guidance

By Sally Curme | September 2

Some churches in the area have transitioned to virtual services, while others are holding outdoor services. "It's like learning to juggle when you've ...

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental ...

Carrboro Town Council expresses concern over COVID-19 outbreaks

By Guillermo Molero and Sofia Lesnewski | August 19

“I know we’re in the South, and we like to keep things nice,” Council Member Sammy Slade said, “but sometimes we have to be real, and we have ...

Local officials called on UNC to close before it went remote

By Sonia Rao | August 19

The University's decision to switch to remote instruction for all undergraduate classes came after several weeks of Orange County officials and town councils ...

Column: Flatten the absentee ballot curve

By Henry Haney | August 16

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Henry Haney ...

Chapel Hill to see increased police patrols to enforce social distancing

By Brittany McGee | August 13

Violations of state or local safer-at-home recommendations could be punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and up to 60 days in jail for repeat violators, ...

Construction on Bolin Creek Trail temporarily closes bridge as project nears its end

By Suzannah Claire Perry | August 12

Pedestrians using wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices who frequent the Bolin Creek Trail should seek alternative options until September. ...

Orange County's health recommendations 'more of a personal communication,' Blouin says

By Isabella Sherk | August 11

At the Faculty Executive Council meeting on Monday, council members discussed the recommendation letter from the Orange County Health Department, student ...

Orange County Schools discusses device delay and Title IX regulations

By Alexandra Smith | August 11

The Orange County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss plans for instruction in the coming school year, meal delivery logistics and updates ...

Northern Orange NAACP meeting interrupted by racist, anonymous Zoombombing

By Sofia Lesnewski | August 10

When the Northern Orange NAACP met over Zoom on July 26, someone quickly hijacked the event, an example of a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'Zoombombing.' ...

Local farmers adjust and adapt sale models amid coronavirus pandemic

By Lilly Clark | August 9

With several farmers' markets closed due to the coronavirus, local farmers are developing new creative ways to sell their produce.

Column: I care about you. My neighbors do, too.

August 9

"So, Tar Heels, my challenge to you is this: prove them wrong. You have an opportunity to turn this semester into something extraordinary. You have a ...

More Orange County residents request mail-in ballots for November election

By Taylor Heeden | August 9

In North Carolina, registered voters can request a mail-in absentee ballot for the election with no excuse needed. The deadline to request a mail-in absentee ...

The Chapel Hill Town Council encourages civic engagement for UNC students

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 9

Chapel Hill Town Council members share information about the local government and how students can get more involved.

Orange County health director calls for UNC to go fully remote for at least five weeks

By Maddie Ellis and Sonia Rao | August 5

Orange County Health Department Director Quintana Stewart sent a letter to UNC officials on July 29 recommending the University limit on-campus housing ...

Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order

By Taylor Heeden | July 22

If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University ...

'A major step in the wrong direction': Carrboro Town Council talks student return to UNC

By Taylor Heeden | July 15

“Some mentioned it’s not our business in what UNC does, but you know what? It is,” Town Council member Sammy Slade said. “Students live in Carrboro. ...

Here's where to find free masks across Orange County

By Lilly Clark | June 23

Orange County has mandated facial coverings in any public space where a social distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained until at least Aug. 31. Residents ...

Application live for second round of Orange County-sponsored small business funding

By Camila Moreno-Lizarazo | June 7

The funding, which small businesses can apply for until June 17 at 11:59 p.m., will be entirely distributed via grant, not loan.