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NC youth could change election with voter turnout

By Anica Midthun | March 2

With the 2016 elections underway, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement conducted a study that found North Carolina ...

Interactive graphic: Comparison of UNC-System Presidents

By Kelsey Mason , Callie Williams , Caroline Metzler and Meggie Cruser | March 1

Here's how the former UNC-System President Tom Ross and current UNC-System President Margaret Spellings compare:

NC inmates struggle to get parole

By Kent McDonald | February 29

If someone drives drunk in North Carolina, they are still eligible for parole — but the same cannot be said for most other crimes.

N.C. teachers at risk of losing tenure

By Sierra Dunne | February 28

North Carolina teachers are again at risk of losing their tenure in a legal battle against the state — but this time, the case is going to the N.C. ...

Bern, baby, Bern: North Carolina next stop for Sanders campaign

By CJ Farris | February 28

The Bernie Sanders campaign kicked off efforts to rally regional support with the Sunday opening of the Triangle Bernie Headquarters in Durham.

Environmental report breathes new life into Durham, UNC Hospitals light rail

By Thomas Shealy | February 25

Despite the challenge of a funding cap, a project to connect Durham to the UNC Hospitals system via light rail train could actually happen.

Tillis endorses Rubio as primary race heats up in NC

By CJ Farris | February 24

As the North Carolina primaries approach, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. has come out in support of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

Charlotte votes for LGBT protections, transgender bathrooms

By Olivia Slagle | February 24

In a historic vote, the Charlotte City Council approved the expansion of legal protections for LGBT individuals 7-4 Monday.

Identity politics shape 2016 presidential election

By Haley McDougal | February 23

Voters in the 2016 presidential primaries have their choice of selecting someone who could be the first female, Jewish or Latino president — bringing ...

Q&A with openly queer Georgia Rep. Park Cannon

By Caroline Metzler | February 23

Park Cannon, a 2014 UNC graduate, won the runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 58 Feb. 16. Cannon is the third openly queer member ...

Nonprofit gives Hispanic community tools to apply for DAPA

By Camila Molina | February 23

Chapel Hill nonprofit Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition gathered Saturday to discuss potential new immigration policies for immigrant families. ...

Orange County moves to ban e-cigarettes

By Megan Royer | February 22

Individuals who smoke e-cigarettes may not be able to do so inside bars and restaurants in Orange County much longer.

On Monday night in Swain Hall Holly Jones, who is running for Lt. Governor, spoke to a small group of students about numerous issues.

UNC graduate runs for Lieutenant Governor, returns to campus for intimate talk

By Anica Midthun | February 22

While she was a student at UNC, Holly Jones played in the marching band, and she managed the UNC varsity men's basketball team when Michael Jordan still ...

New map draws unexpected consequences in 2016 primaries

By Corey Risinger | February 21

Less than a month before the March 15 primary elections, candidates for U.S. Congress in North Carolina have entered uncharted territory with a new district ...

Hillary Clinton sets sights on North Carolina in second bid for Democratic nomination

By Danielle Chemtob | February 21

Hillary Clinton is hoping for a second shot in North Carolina this primary season after her 2008 loss. Clinton opened a campaign headquarters in Raleigh ...

Anti-sodomy laws still on books in NC

By Kent McDonald | February 18

Oral and anal sex is still legally prohibited in North Carolina and 15 other states.

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Butterfield about NC redistricting troubles

By Rachel Kompare | February 18

A federal court recently found the drawing of district lines in North Carolina to be unconstitutional for packing African American voters within lines ...

North Carolina State Health Plan benefits stay safe for now

By Hari Chittilla | February 18

North Carolina’s State Health Plan does not seem to be losing any of its benefits — for now.

Bond issue would help STEM and medical school

By Ana Irizarry | February 18

Visiting Chapel Hill to speak about the N.C. Connect Bond Issue, Gov. Pat McCrory described the positive impacts it could have close to home — where ...

Supreme Court delays Clean Power Plan in unprecedented ruling

By Caroline Metzler | February 16

The Supreme Court temporarily delayed the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan Feb. 9.