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State legislature passes bill to send students back to school, awaits governor approval

By Guillermo Molero | February 24

It doesn’t appear to have Gov. Cooper’s support, despite him calling on K-12 school districts across the state to allow in-person instruction earlier ...

Immigrants’ rights coalition condemns new controversial N.C. Senate bill

By Susie Webb | February 24

The bill has even sparked firm opposition from Orange County's own representatives.

Two candidates seek chief public defender position for Orange and Chatham counties

By Susie Webb | February 17

A chief public defender runs and maintains the public defender's office. They create policies and work on issues such as the disparate impact of court ...

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State Board of Elections ends recognition of Green and Constitution parties in N.C.

By Susie Webb | January 31

Both parties failed to meet the necessary voting requirements in the 2020 presidential and state elections. Here's what that means.

UNC alumnus Ricky Hurtado is first Latinx Democrat elected to N.C. General Assembly

By Emmy Trivette | December 17

“More than anything, I've been humbled by this moment,” Hurtado said. “We've done something that no Latino Democrat has ever done in North Carolina, ...

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. ...

Dual protests in Raleigh follow announcement of Biden as president-elect

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 10

After Joe Biden was announced as the president-elect Saturday, people took to the streets in Raleigh, some celebrating Biden's victory and others falsely ...

How influential are influencers? Political science professors explain

By Taylor Molina | November 5

There have been many celebrities showing their support for politicians this year, such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Pump and even Ice Cube. But the question ...

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 ...

Uncertainty lingers around COVID-19 vaccine safety, development and distribution

By David Richman | October 26

Elizabeth Tilson, North Carolina's state health director and chief medical officer, said North Carolina likely won't have enough COVID-19 doses available ...

'Celebration of citizenship': Inside the life of an N.C. poll worker

By Elsa Karcher | October 25

Rachel Raper, the director of elections for Orange County, said poll workers are critical to elections and complete a variety of roles during early voting ...

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.

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.

Here's what issues matter most to the Orange County Board of Commissioners candidates

By Elsa Karcher | September 23

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. ...

As the census deadline approaches, here's what college students need to know

By Graham Hill | September 21

“The census is important just because it helps determine $675 billion in federal funds. College kids need to know that they should fill it out — don’t ...

Here's what issues matter most to N.C. House candidates Meyer and Insko

By David Richman | September 15

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. ...

CHCCS suspends driver's education instruction; OCS launches virtual program

By Trevor Moore | September 13

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' online driver's education program was canceled Aug. 19, while Orange County Schools restarted a virtual program Sept. ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners returns to session with a packed agenda

By Guillermo Molero | September 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965, decriminalizing marijuana and the county's response to ...

Here's what happened at the 2020 Republican National Convention

By Taylor Heeden | August 28

Part of the RNC took place in Charlotte, where business meetings and the formal nomination for President Donald Trump to represent the Republican Party ...

N.C. General Assembly prepares COVID-19 plans as return to session approaches

By Guillermo Molero | August 26

The North Carolina General Assembly goes back into session on Sept. 2, which would be the first time either the House or Senate have convened since July ...