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N.C. voters show their support for Biden, Harris at Raleigh drive-in rally

By Taylor Heeden and Kathryn Goodwin | October 20

North Carolina officials came out to a Biden rally Monday to discuss COVID-19, health care and the economy.

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'I'm Smart, Too': Local documentary highlights racial achievement gap in CHCCS

By Sonia Rao | October 20

The documentary, called "I'm Smart, Too," premiered Sept. 23 and includes the voices of parents and students of color in the district.

Supreme Court ruling, pandemic may have limited local effect in 2020 Census

By Hayley Rosewall | October 20

COVID-19 and an early end to the census could affect the accuracy of the count for certain communities, but Orange County's census response rate remains ...

Before You Vote Episode 6: How student leaders are engaging voters

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | October 20

In the sixth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Greear Webb and America Juarez-Maldonado, two student leaders at UNC about what they're ...

Local political groups adjust strategies to endorse candidates despite pandemic

By Graham Hill | October 19

Local political organizations, like CHALT and the Sierra Club, have had to adapt they way they support candidates in response to the pandemic.

New street outreach program reimagines public safety, homelessness in Orange County

By Emmy Trivette | October 19

A collaboration between the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department and the Partnership to End Homelessness will focus on building relationships ...

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Poll shows N.C. voters want climate change response. Here's where the candidates stand

By Dair McNinch | October 19

Going into the November election, climate change will be one of the biggest issues on the ballot. Here's where candidates across the state stand on the ...

Chapel Hill artist Kaze4letters releases album celebrating the diversity of Blackness

By Emma Henderson | October 19

UNC alumnus and North Carolina artist Kevin “Kaze” Thomas, who goes by Kaze4letters in the music community, hopes his seventh and most recent project, ...

NAACP taking voter ID constitutional amendment to the N.C. Supreme Court

By Elsa Karcher | October 19

In North Carolina, the need for a photo ID to vote is part of a controversial debate spanning multiple years. Last month, the N.C. NAACP announced it ...

Save the Music initiative encourages supporting artists and businesses in downtown

By Mika Travis | October 18

If the Save the Music series is successful, the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership hopes for it to continue into November and potentially into the holiday ...

Here's how to cast your vote early in Orange County

By Alexandra Myers | October 18

Early voting is underway in North Carolina through Oct. 31. Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, and Rachel Raper, director of ...

We asked about your remote learning experiences. Here's what you said

By Brian Rosenzweig | October 18

Students and parents have expressed that remote schooling has been difficult in terms of socialization and equitable opportunities. In a CHCCS ...

Orange County Arts Commission distributing CARES funding to local art organizations

By Kayla Guilliams | October 18

The N.C. General Assembly designated $9.4 million to provide direct aid to arts councils and organizations as part of its federal CARES Act spending plan. ...

OC Voice: Why you should vote in the U.S. Senate race

By Taylor Heeden | October 18

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Taylor Heeden ...

Federal court ruling requires witness signature on absentee ballots in North Carolina

By Trevor Moore | October 15

After months of deliberation, a Wednesday federal ruling will now require a witness signature on all absentee ballots, even if the voter confirms their ...

First day of early voting meant long lines in Carrboro

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | October 15

The first day of early voting in North Carolina drew long lines and enthusiastic voters across the state. At Carrboro Town Hall this morning, there were ...

Cooper and Forest discussed COVID-19, budget and racism at N.C. gubernatorial debate

By Taylor Heeden | October 15

Republican challenger Dan Forest faced off with Democrat incumbent Roy Cooper at the first and only gubernatorial debate before the November election. ...

COVID-19 increases food insecurity for low-income residents

By Cynthia Dong | October 14

The pandemic has increased food insecurity for community members such as refugees and those who live in public housing developments. Public housing ...

Krispy Kreme burgers are one of many unique foods one can find at the N.C. State Fair.

The N.C. State Fair was canceled, but you'll still be able to eat funnel cake this year

By Sascha Medina | October 14

Despite the N.C. State Fair being canceled, local vendors are still coming together to bring fair food to Raleigh. The N.C. State Fair Division is holding ...

Orange County Board of Education approves high school athletics, driver's education

By Ella Layn | October 13

Driver's education, high school athletics and a hybrid spring schedule were discussed at Monday's Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting. Athletics ...