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Before You Vote 2024: A Guide to Bond Referendums on Orange County Ballots

By Lucy Marques , Sarah Clements and Natalie Bradin | October 20

Welcome back to the third episode of Before You Vote 2024, where City & State Editor Lucy Marques chats with senior writer Sarah Clements about the ...

Jewish students call out antisemitism amid SJP demands for 'No more Hillel'

By Ananya Cox , Madeleine Ahmadi and Daneen Khan | October 15

At a recent UNC Students for Justice in Palestine rally, a cry for 'No more Hillel' was met with cheers from the crowd. Jewish organizations speak out ...

N.C. Board of Elections extends absentee ballot deadline for western N.C.

By Sarah Clements | October 15

While its infrastructure is slowly recovering, western North Carolina is still facing underwater polling places, road destruction and power outages, all ...

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

By Caroline Horne | October 15

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, ...

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Attic 506 hosts rooftop market as part of second Friday open studios tour

By Adele Harris | October 15

On Friday, Attic 506 hosted a rooftop market as a part of the second Friday open studios in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. The market included vendors ...

The CoGen Project: A look at the rail line transformation project in Orange County

By Isaac Carter | October 14

The CoGen project looks to transform out-of-service rail lines into hotspots for economic and community development that connect Chapel Hill, Carrboro ...

'Come make something cool with us': Say It With Glass art studio opens in Carrboro

By Taylor Motley | October 14

The owner, Sam Nguyen, said she's trying to make the studio a third space for community members of all ages and abilities.

North Carolina Democrats launch student voter protection initiative

By Lucy Marques | October 14

The Student Voter Protection Ambassador program, intended to assist elgible student voters, follows a recent N.C. Appellate Court decision to not allow ...

'#TyleeStrong': UNC football remembers former wide receiver Tylee Craft

By Caroline Wills and Harry Crowther | October 13

“This young man fought so hard for his two and a half years,” head coach Mack Brown said. “The doctors told us he outlived what he should have. ...

A history of student voter engagement at UNC

By Annika Duneja | October 13

Experts say ease of voting and media coverage of young voters have historically impacted student participation in voting.

Before You Vote 2024: A History of Student Voter Turnout

By Luther Walker , Annika Duneja , Lucy Marques , Sophie Baglioni , Kathryn DeHart and Natalie Bradin | October 13

City & State Editor Lucy Marques and assistants Kathryn DeHart and Sophie Baglioni are joined by senior writer Annika Duneja on this episode of Before ...

Demonstrators picket outside University Day Celebration, Roberts formally installed

By Ananya Cox and Daneen Khan | October 11

UNC held it's University Day celebration Friday, formally installing Chancellor Lee Roberts.

GPSG passes ‘No-Confidence Resolutions’ calling for Lee Roberts, Chris Clemens resignations

By Caleb Herrera | October 10

UNC's Graduate and Professional Student Government passed two no-confidence resolutions for UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts and Provost Chris Clemens in a ...

N.C. high schoolers set record for completed AP exams, teachers discuss benefits

By Joseph Cole | October 10

North Carolina students' AP exams surpass the national average in scores 3 or higher.

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Orange County Board of Education discusses declining enrollment, funding

By Lauren Zola | October 9

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

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'A big spot in my heart': All Day Records remains a Carrboro staple for past 14 years

By Michael Melton | October 9

All Day Records is an eclectic record shop that allows people to slow down and appreciate music in its physical form.

How to vote early in Orange County

By Taylor Motley | October 9

Early voting in North Carolina will occur between Oct. 17 to Nov. 2, with hours varying by day. A valid photo ID card is required to vote, which includes ...

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'Above and beyond': Orange County Schools awards beginning teacher of the year

By Isaac Carter | October 8

The recipient of the award, Layla Allen, began teaching environmental science at Cedar Ridge High School full-time in August 2023 before becoming an English ...

Communities gather to reflect on one year since Oct. 7

By Laney Crawley , Madeleine Ahmadi and Daneen Khan | October 8

One year after the Hamas-led attacks in Israel, UNC Hillel and UNC Students for Justice in Palestine hosted separate vigils to reflect on the past year ...

UNC School of Education receives second Frank Murray Leadership Recognition Award

By Macie Green | October 8

The UNC School of Education has updated its program since the initial win in 2019.