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'A travesty for representative democracy': NCGA budget provisions affect public records law

By Sophia Fanning | October 12

The North Carolina General Assembly passed the long-awaited 2023-25 state budget at the end of September. Legislators wrote one provision that exempts ...

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Innovate Carolina Junction serves Chapel Hill economy, provides year-round jobs

By Saudah Jannat | October 11

"In order to have a vibrant downtown, you have to have people here 12 months of the year," Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said. "We love our students, ...

N.C. Land and Water Fund awards $45 million for natural spaces

By Ella Aluise | October 11

The N.C. Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees met to award $45 million of grants — out of $98 million in requests — for projects that work to protect ...

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Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses spending, Indigenous Peoples Day

By Caroline Horne | October 11

Rhonda Rath, chief financial officer of Orange County Schools, said 21 percent of the 2024 fiscal year budget has been spent, and that 25 percent of the ...

Raising Cane's to open on the corner of Franklin and Columbia on Nov. 7

By Lola Oliverio | October 10

After months of waiting since its announced spring 2023 opening, the first-ever standalone Raising Cane’s restaurant in North Carolina will open on ...

Friends of Bolin Creek may have held illegal candidate forum, founder denies

By Lucy Marques , Ethan E. Horton and Walker Livingston | October 10

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits like the Friends of Bolin Creek are required under tax code to provide "an equal opportunity for participation to all ...

Amanda Tonkin recognized for work as CHCCS school psychologist

By Gabrielle Rothstein | October 10

“I was totally surprised, I had no idea, but it feels really good.” Tonkin said. “It’s nice to know that people see that and appreciate it, it ...

State leaders discuss legislation on affordable breast cancer screenings

By Ella Aluise | October 10

N.C. Sen. Sydney Batch (D-Wake), a breast cancer survivor, asked Gov. Roy Cooper to organize the roundtable discussion to help push the legislation H.B. ...

Adam Searing breaks fundraising record, Jess Anderson $7,000 behind

By Ethan E. Horton | October 10

During her 2021 bid for reelection, Pam Hemminger raised a total of $30,709. Mayoral candidate Adam Searing has already raised $33,371, including $23,027 ...

'The right side of history': North Carolina school districts face book challenges

By Abigail Keller | October 10

The number for unique titles challenged has increased by 20 percent from the same reporting period in 2022, the year with the highest number of book challenges ...

'Want to hear student's voices': Candidates and elected officials encourage UNC students to vote

By Jana Abdouni | October 9

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 7 municipal elections is Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Early voter registration in Chapel Hill and Carrboro is from Oct. ...

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'It’s very dehumanizing': Community members face barriers to public housing access

By Tori Newby | October 9

There are 201 people currently on the waitlist for public housing in Chapel Hill. Community members struggling to find affordable and safe housing wait ...

Months after fire, Med Deli continues operations, prepares to rebuild main location

By Emma Hall | October 9

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Nikiya Cherry hired as new assistant director for Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation

By Kaitlyn Cano | October 9

“My one particular goal that I always focus on that's kind of been my driving force is to make sure that everyone is welcome in our spaces, make sure ...

General Assembly expected to override Gov. Cooper's veto on elections overhaul bill

By Sarah Clements | October 9

S.B. 749 would remove the governor's power to appoint a member to each county board, decreasing their size to four members. The governor also currently ...

NCDHHS initiative to support agricultural workers' technology access receives $6 million

By Sierra President | October 9

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received a grant from the National Institute of Health to support agricultural workers' access ...

Pro-choice organizations, legislators react to preliminary injunctions on abortion ban

By Grace Whittemore | October 9

“Our advocacy is going to be focusing on, first of all, making sure people can get care within the confines of the law we have in place,” Tara ...

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Carrboro pizzeria, Coronato Pizza, to close on Oct. 15 after smoke concerns

By Brantley Aycock | October 8

After closing its dining room indefinitely in February, Coronato will no longer offer takeout services after Oct. 15. According to its Instagram post ...

UNC football's defense steps up in strong showing against Syracuse

By Noah Monroe | October 8

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Schrader gained little momentum against the Tar Heels, resulting in just the fourth time in the second Mack Brown era that ...

Air pollution in North Carolina sees historic lows, according to new report

By Defne Önal | October 6

Jim Warren, the executive director of NC WARN, a clean energy nonprofit, said some communities benefit from the reduction in air pollution less than others, ...