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Q&A with US-Cuba relations expert Lars Schoultz on Obama's historic visit

By Danielle Chemtob | March 22

President Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in 88 years this week. He met with the country’s leader, Raúl Castro, ...

Challenger looks to remove Cherie Berry from elevators

By Sam Killenberg | March 21

Anyone who’s ridden an elevator in North Carolina sometime in the last 15 years has likely noticed a familiar face: Cherie Berry.

Few surprises for analysts after state primary races

By Danielle Chemtob and Samantha Paisley | March 20

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had a lot working in her favor to secure a victory in the North Carolina Democratic primary elections against ...

North Carolina Democratic primary results 2016

By Samantha Paisley | March 16

North Carolina's Democratic primaries Tuesday witnessed few surprises — early polls perfectly predicted the night's victors.

North Carolina Republican primary results 2016

By Danielle Chemtob | March 16

In North Carolina's Republican primaries Tuesday, the presidential and statewide elections had several contested races and some sweeping victories.

Orange County primary results 2016

By From staff and wire reports | March 15

As of 10:20 p.m. with 43 out of 44 precincts reporting, N.C. State Board of Elections unofficial election results show:

Man on the Street: thoughts on the Hillary Clinton rally in Durham?

By Corey Risinger | March 11

Ahmad Richardson, Hillside High School: "How is she going to help make (college) more affordable for us?

Clinton event brings "TLC" to Durham

By Corey Risinger | March 11

In the most secret service-studded pep rally of the year, Hillside High School hosted presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s Get Out The Vote event ...

Alligator hunting season proposed, rejected in state

By CJ Farris | March 10

North Carolina almost had its very own American alligator hunting season.

Free speech policy to be proposed to NC General Assembly

By Kent McDonald | March 9

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest announced a plan to propose the Campus Free Expression Act to the N.C. General Assembly on Monday.

Q&A with UNC grad running for N.C. House

By Olivia Slagle | March 9

Joe Parrish, a 2014 graduate from UNC, is running for the N.C.

From NC State to NC Senate, T. Greg Doucette campaigns for political office

By Cole Stanley | March 9

On a normal day, T. Greg Doucette comes home to relax with his cranky beagle, often after meeting with lawyers and policymakers during the day.

The name is bond, Connect NC bond

By Tat'yana Berdan | March 8

In addition to voting for political candidates, the March 15 primary will ask North Carolina residents to vote on the Connect NC Bond — a $2 billion ...

The Daily Tar Heel's Endorsements for Orange County Commissioner

March 8

Expanding Orange County’s housing options and reducing its enviornmental impacts are two of the most important issues of this election

Senater Ted Cruz, presidential candidate, participated in a Q&A session with Megyn Kelly at Calvary Baptist church of Raleigh on Tuesday, March 9th.

Trust Ted, Cruz criticizes Trump's untrustworthiness at Raleigh campaign event

By Thomas Shealy | March 8

Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is confident he can beat Donald Trump in the race for the White House.

Investigation launched for Raleigh officer-involved shooting

By Ana Irizarry | March 8

A black man was shot four times by a white Raleigh police officer Feb. 29, according to a preliminary autopsy, bringing the Triangle into an ongoing national ...

Presidential candidates rely on logo messages

By Kacey Rigsby | March 7

This election cycle, candidates are making sure their brand is recognizable to voters. From the now irrelevant-yet-still-recognizable “Jeb!” to Hillary ...

Richard Burr weighs in on Apple backdoor

By Audrey Wells | March 7

Republican North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr — up for re-election this year — spoke out against Apple, Inc., writing in an opinion editorial for USA ...

UNC students rallied behind Hillary Clinton at the NC legislature Thursday.

Clinton supporters rally in Raleigh

By Kelsey Mason | March 3

Dozens of women of all ages gathered at the N.C. legislature in Raleigh Thursday to rally behind one candidate: Hillary Clinton.

The Alumni Center hosted faculty panel about the political landscape in North Carolina Wednesday.

Political landscape panel focuses on national politics

By Sam Paisley | March 2

Panelists at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center gathered for what Leoneda Inge, WUNC’s changing economy reporter, coined “What’s the Deal Wednesday” ...