N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to ban fracking, 11 years after it was made legal
House Bill 676, filed on April 18 by N.C. Rep. John Autry (D-Mecklenburg), proposes a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as “fracking.”
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House Bill 676, filed on April 18 by N.C. Rep. John Autry (D-Mecklenburg), proposes a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as “fracking.”
During its meeting on Tuesday, the Carrboro Town Council discussed creating an intergovernmental climate council within Orange County and devoting more resources to aesthetic improvements in the town.
Last year, North Carolina saw 4,243 suspected overdose deaths, according to a report from the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of violence and domestic abuse.
The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the possibility of developing a municipal services center at the current Chapel Hill Police Department site and decided against the construction of an apartment complex at 701 M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard at their Wednesday night meeting.
The Foushee family has lived in Orange County for generations, during which members have stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement and served as leaders in the community.
After a series of delays, Chapel Hill Transit is beginning to receive the new equipment needed to get Next Bus live bus tracking running again.
During the Carrboro Town Council meeting on Tuesday, council members discussed the possibility of approving a lease for a new Town office space, as well as restricting cemetery plot sales to preserve available land.
The North Carolina Public School Forum released its Top Education Issues for 2023 on Jan. 31. Ensuring fair and competitive compensation for educators is at the top of the list.
The North Carolina General Assembly continued their long session on Wednesday — their first legislative session after new members were sworn in on Jan. 11.
North Carolina ranks 50th in school funding effort and 48th in overall funding level, according to the Education Law Center's annual “Making the Grade” report, which was released on Dec. 13. The report overviews the condition of public school funding across the United States.
On Nov. 1, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order establishing the Commission on the Governance of Public Universities.
In September, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released performance data for North Carolina school districts from the 2021-2022 school year.
After passing through South Carolina as a hurricane, Ian hit North Carolina as a tropical storm last weekend, causing power outages, downed trees, blocked roads and five deaths.
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Aug. 31 in a lawsuit adjacent to the long-running Leandro v. State of North Carolina case.
Aug. 26 was Women’s Equality Day in North Carolina, meant to recognize the inequalities women face in wages, voting rights and political representation.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.
With the Orange County election season on May 17, one group will be missing from the primary ballot: Orange County Board of County Commissioners.
On April 8, Tiffany Cheshire began her role as principal of Guy B. Phillips Middle School.
Nearly four years ago, a 250-year old Southern red oak tree fell on Calvin Street in Hillsborough during Hurricane Florence.