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Orange County Schools hires new operating officer with planning, architecture experience

By Suchetana Kona | October 7

Fredrick Davis joins Orange County Schools as the new chief operating officer. His long-term focus will be on ensuring the district's facilities are efficient ...

Q&A: CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett discusses Color of Education Summit

By Caroline Horne | October 7

City & State Staff Writer Caroline Horne spoke with CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett about challenges to educational equity and being an educator ...

Community members reflect on Triangle Double Bucks Program, decreased funding

By Kristin Kharrat | October 7

The program gives beneficiaries the ability to double their money and shop locally.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment to appear on general election ballot

By Sarah Smiley | October 7

Some critics of the proposed amendment think it sows division and racism, while proponents think it will combat voter fraud.

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

By Maddie Policastro | October 6

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 ...

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Where and how to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts from the Triangle

By Lauren Zola | October 6

Organizations across the Triangle are collecting resources and aid for those in need after Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.

Before You Vote 2024: Voter Registration 101

By Luther Walker , Lucy Marques , Sophie Baglioni , Kathryn DeHart and Natalie Bradin | October 6

In this first episode of Before You Vote 2024, City & State Editor Lucy Marques is joined by assistant editors Kathryn DeHart and Sophie Baglioni ...

Preview: UNC football looks to rebound from two-straight losses with Pitt game

By Anna Page Lancaster | October 3

Against Pittsburgh on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, UNC will look to get back on track and save the season from spiraling further out of control.

Orange County County Commissioners approve Greene Tract Master Plan, property tax evaluation

By Caroline Horne | October 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the Greene Tract Master Plan to approve changes to clarify the UDO in regards to landscaping policies. ...

Western North Carolina adapts its voting procedures in the wake of Hurricane Helene

By Makenzie Mills | October 3

Those displaced due to Hurricane Helene can request an absentee ballot to be delivered to their new location. Or, if they already requested one, they ...

How to vote in person in Orange County on Election Day

By McKenzie Bulris | October 3

Voters can find their assigned polling place — which will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — by checking their voter registration on the N.C. State ...

How to register to vote in North Carolina

By Sarah Lewisohn | October 2

The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is Friday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m and early voting begins Oct. 17.

In its 20th year, Le Tour de Carrboro readies for October race

By Victoria Yang | October 1

The series of races unites the Carrboro community and raises money for local nonprofit organizations.

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Clouds Brewing opens new location on Franklin Street, replacing Gizmo Brew Works

By Makenzie Mills | October 1

Clouds Brewing will be offering trivia night on Tuesdays and Thursdays — just like Gizmo Brew Works did.

'They knew that they used excessive force': Student activist served search warrant

By Aisha Baiocchi | October 1

When served with a search warrant on Friday morning, in relation to the vandalism done on Sept 19, student activist Laura Saavedra says she was pushed ...

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

By Emily Dudash | September 30

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

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

New N.C. health disparities report highlights inequities among marginalized groups

By Brantley Aycock | September 30

The report analyzes health disparities across several population groups and finds overwhelming differences among groups.

Community reflects on recent school violence threats in CHCCS

By Reyna Drake | September 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools entered secure mode this week after a threatening post began circulating on social media. The Chapel Hill Police ...

Chapel Hill Police Department relocates following year long search

By Isaac Carter | September 30

The department will move into a space at the North Chapel Hill Business Center by mid-2025. The move will be an upgrade from the department's current ...

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Orange County school boards and BOCC address CHCCS budget cuts

By Lauren Zola | September 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has implemented a three-tiered corrective approach to district spending in response to large financial losses since ...