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'Above and beyond': Orange County Schools awards beginning teacher of the year

By Isaac Carter | October 8

The recipient of the award, Layla Allen, began teaching environmental science at Cedar Ridge High School full-time in August 2023 before becoming an English ...

Orange County Schools hires new operating officer with planning, architecture experience

By Suchetana Kona | October 7

Fredrick Davis joins Orange County Schools as the new chief operating officer. His long-term focus will be on ensuring the district's facilities are efficient ...

Q&A: CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett discusses Color of Education Summit

By Caroline Horne | October 7

City & State Staff Writer Caroline Horne spoke with CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett about challenges to educational equity and being an educator ...

Community members reflect on Triangle Double Bucks Program, decreased funding

By Kristin Kharrat | October 7

The program gives beneficiaries the ability to double their money and shop locally.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment to appear on general election ballot

By Sarah Smiley | October 7

Some critics of the proposed amendment think it sows division and racism, while proponents think it will combat voter fraud.

Orange County community reflects on Hurricane Helene's impact in western N.C.

By Maddie Policastro | October 6

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents have spent the last week waiting for calls from family in western North Carolina and trying to remain hopeful in ...

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Where and how to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts from the Triangle

By Lauren Zola | October 6

Organizations across the Triangle are collecting resources and aid for those in need after Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.

Orange County County Commissioners approve Greene Tract Master Plan, property tax evaluation

By Caroline Horne | October 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the Greene Tract Master Plan to approve changes to clarify the UDO in regards to landscaping policies. ...

Western North Carolina adapts its voting procedures in the wake of Hurricane Helene

By Makenzie Mills | October 3

Those displaced due to Hurricane Helene can request an absentee ballot to be delivered to their new location. Or, if they already requested one, they ...

How to vote in person in Orange County on Election Day

By McKenzie Bulris | October 3

Voters can find their assigned polling place — which will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — by checking their voter registration on the N.C. State ...

How to register to vote in North Carolina

By Sarah Lewisohn | October 2

The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is Friday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m and early voting begins Oct. 17.

In its 20th year, Le Tour de Carrboro readies for October race

By Victoria Yang | October 1

The series of races unites the Carrboro community and raises money for local nonprofit organizations.

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Clouds Brewing opens new location on Franklin Street, replacing Gizmo Brew Works

By Makenzie Mills | October 1

Clouds Brewing will be offering trivia night on Tuesdays and Thursdays — just like Gizmo Brew Works did.

Orange County prepares for their annual PlantFest featuring over 2,000 plants

By Emily Dudash | September 30

PlantFest features nearly 2,000 plants and hosts many educational displays and workshops with hands-on options for children. Around 75 percent of the ...

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

New N.C. health disparities report highlights inequities among marginalized groups

By Brantley Aycock | September 30

The report analyzes health disparities across several population groups and finds overwhelming differences among groups.

Community reflects on recent school violence threats in CHCCS

By Reyna Drake | September 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools entered secure mode this week after a threatening post began circulating on social media. The Chapel Hill Police ...

Chapel Hill Police Department relocates following year long search

By Isaac Carter | September 30

The department will move into a space at the North Chapel Hill Business Center by mid-2025. The move will be an upgrade from the department's current ...

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Orange County school boards and BOCC address CHCCS budget cuts

By Lauren Zola | September 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has implemented a three-tiered corrective approach to district spending in response to large financial losses since ...

N.C. Court of Appeals decides UNC mobile One Card is not valid voter ID

By Lucy Marques | September 27

The Republican National Committee and the N.C. Republican Party requested the mobile One Card not be valid voter ID, concerned it would make it easier ...

University issues Alert Carolina for emergency tornado warning

By Lucy Marques | September 27

The University has issued two an Alert Carolinas and activated the emergency sirens because of a tornado warning in the area.