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Here’s where the candidates for N.C. lieutenant governor stand on several key issues

By Kayla Guilliams | October 5

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

Residents find new ways to celebrate Halloween during COVID-19

By Li-Anne Wright | October 5

Halloween for UNC students and Chapel Hill-Carrboro families will be different this year. The Orange County Health Department has recommended alternatives ...

Meet the candidates for North Carolina attorney general, Josh Stein and Jim O'Neill

By Maria Morava | October 5

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot from governor to county commissioner. ...

Here are the candidates for N.C. secretary of state: Elaine Marshall and E.C. Sykes

By Alexandra Myers | October 5

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

Here’s what N.C. governor candidates think about key issues

By David Richman | October 4

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

What you need to know about the state Senate race for Orange County

By Brian Rosenzweig | October 4

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

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State elections board members resign over legal settlement, sparking controversy

By Guillermo Molero | October 4

Just weeks before North Carolinians head to the polls, legal battles and resignations plague the state’s governing body on elections.

‘Health and safety is our priority’: Chapel Hill bars, movie theaters reopen

By Kayla Guilliams | October 4

Local bars and movie theaters are preparing to reopen at limited capacity and with health and safety guidelines in place after being closed since March. ...

Column: Voting this year? We are here for you

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 4

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. Kayleigh Carpenter ...

Ephesus Elementary second-grader covers the Town in Youtube newscast

By Sarah Gray Barr | October 4

Chapel Hill second grader John Wortman is becoming a local celebrity with his homemade newscast, "John News."

Bars, entertainment venues in NC allowed to open as state, county move into Phase 3

By Sonia Rao | October 2

Bars and entertainment venues in North Carolina will be able to open as soon as Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a Wednesday news briefing. ...

What you need to know about the N.C. commissioner of agriculture candidates

By Emmy Trivette | October 1

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

StampsToStudents is providing free stamps to voters across the state

By Sascha Medina | October 1

College students in North Carolina are able to request free stamps from this organization trying to help students vote in November.

Meet the candidates vying to protect taxpayer funds as N.C.'s state auditor

By Trevor Moore | October 1

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

The show goes on as Chapel Hill's annual Film Fest 919 shifts to drive-ins

By Hayley Rosewall | October 1

This year, Chapel Hill's Film Fest 919 will be held at a drive-in theater and with outdoor seating.

Chapel Hill residents and officials discuss policing in public roundtable meeting

By Elsa Karcher | September 30

Members of the Chapel Hill Police Advisory Committee hosted a roundtable to talk about their role with policing in the community.

Concerns surround accuracy as the 2020 Census nears its deadline

By Taylor Heeden | September 30

The 2020 census is due Oct. 5, but the response rate is lower than it has previously been, especially for college students.

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Orange County School Board votes most students return to in-person instruction in 2021

By Sascha Medina , Kathryn Goodwin and David Richman | September 30

After consulting health officials, Orange County Schools made a decision about returning to in-person learning for the rest of semester.

Good Uncle food trucks deliver fresh food to students across Chapel Hill

By Salim Fayeq | September 29

The debut of a new food delivery service, Good Uncle, targeted towards UNC students, has come to Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, plans community outreach initiatives

By Ella Layn | September 29

Here are some of the ways the Town of Chapel Hill and the University are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.