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Caitlin Gooch isn't holding her horses in stopping childhood illiteracy

By Elsa Karcher | January 25

Based in Wendell, North Carolina, equestrian Caitlin Gooch uses horses to encourage childhood reading, build confidence and increase representation within ...

Here's what you need to know about North Carolina's updated COVID-19 vaccination plan

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | January 21

Vaccine distribution in North Carolina has been complicated by logistical hurdles and limited supplies. Here's what you need to know about statewide and ...

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Three Orange County towns become first in N.C. to pass LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances

By Emma Kenfield | January 19

The nondiscrimination ordinance is a step in the right direction by protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity ...

North Carolina farmworkers already dealing with pandemic stress avoid wage freeze

By Kayla Guilliams | January 18

N.C. farmworkers who come from Mexico to North Carolina on H-2A visas face a high vulnerability to COVID-19 due to living in migrant farmworker camps. ...

N.C. residents 65 and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. Tell us your questions.

By Sonia Rao | January 18

There's a lot of uncertainty and questions about the COVID-19 vaccination process in North Carolina. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, ...

Greene Tract environmental assessment provides guidebook for preservation of the land

By Audrey Selley | January 10

Discussions over development on the land — which is jointly owned by Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County — have been ongoing for more than three ...

Federal, state and local officials speak out against the riot at the U.S. Capitol

By Brittany McGee | January 10

The riot at the U.S. Capitol occurred as Congress met on Jan. 6 to certify the electoral votes, resulting in five deaths and calls for the removal of ...

Residents raise concerns about proposed gas station in Efland ahead of BOCC meeting

By Suzannah Claire Perry | December 13

Despite the company’s claims of bringing jobs and tax revenue to the area, community activists say the proposal to bring the largest gas station in ...

After almost a decade of protests, Black Lives Matter activists are not done fighting

By Brittany McGee | December 6

A movement that began with Trayvon Martin's death in 2012 sparked worldwide protests that have continued into 2020. “Protesting is not designed to be ...

As vaccines await federal approval, North Carolina finalizes its distribution plan

By David Richman | December 6

A COVID--19 vaccine could be coming to North Carolina by mid-December. Here's what you need to know.

N.C. voted primarily red down the ballot. Here's what this means for the future.

By Guillermo Molero | December 6

As another election in North Carolina comes and goes, the state’s perennially purple nature is once again made clear. Though partisanship set the stage ...

Before You Vote Episode 9: Election Results

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | November 17

In the ninth and final episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao breaks down the results of the 2020 election with Catawba College professor and N.C. ...

Meet Nida Allam, the first Muslim woman elected to office in North Carolina

By Kayla Guilliams | November 10

Nida Allam is one of five women elected to the Durham County Board of Commissioners in the 2020 election. In 2017, she was elected as third vice chairperson ...

Executive order, evictions moratorium provide protection for North Carolina tenants

By Hayley Rosewall | November 9

Gov. Cooper signed a new executive order on Oct. 28 that clarifies which residents are eligible for protections under a federal evictions moratorium from ...

'Love in the air': Chapel Hill, Carrboro celebrate Joe Biden's presidential win

By Sonia Rao | November 8

The former vice president declared victory over President Donald Trump on Saturday after securing 290 electoral votes — more than the 270 needed to ...

Push for outdoor seating on Franklin Street raises questions about accessibility

By Emma Kenfield | November 5

An increase in outdoor seating options on Franklin Street could pose potential problems for the disabled community. Sarah Gilles, a chairperson ...

Students vote on campus at the Stone Center

Despite higher 2020 turnout, fewer N.C. voters reported their race, political party

By Michael Taffe | November 4

“We’ve got a lot more voters who have not indicated their race or ethnicity," politics professor Michael Bitzer said. "Back in 2016, for all of the ...

Former Vice President Joe Biden projected to win U.S. presidency in close race

By Sonia Rao | November 4

President Donald Trump had the lead in North Carolina over former Vice President Joe Biden as of midnight, leading by 1.39 percent, according to unofficial ...

Gov. Roy Cooper wins a second term in North Carolina

By Brittany McGee | November 4

Gov. Roy Cooper will serve another term after defeating Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, according to unofficial results.

Election Day 2020: Live Updates

November 3

Today is Election Day, and North Carolina is voting down the ballot from president to N.C. General Assembly members. Polls in Orange County close ...