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2019 Orange County Elections: Everything you need to know to vote

Hundreds of mourners came to the Three Winners vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Chapel Hill shootings.

SCOTUS to rule on workplace LGBTQ+ discrimination, but where does North Carolina stand?

By Brent Van Vliet

As the Supreme Court decides whether federal law prohibits discrimination by employers based on sexual orientation or gender identity, this issue is left up to the states. North Carolina does not have laws protecting individuals from discrimination, but Chapel Hill and Carrboro both have policies that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

How much money have the candidates in Chapel Hill-Carrboro races spent?

First Baptist Church held a meet and greet for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough candidates on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

'I want you to remember to vote': Local candidates gather at First Baptist Church forum

ArtsCenter and Town of Carrboro settle costs after withdrawal from 203 Project

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We talked to the principal at Phoenix Academy High about serving homeless students

By Amirsaman Zahabioun

High school principal John Williams discusses his compassion and the importance in serving the homeless community.

DTH Photo Illustration. Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle declared October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday, Oct, 1. 2019.

Carrboro declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Taylor Heeden

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle dedicated October supporting victims and survivors of abuse.

Lydia Lavelle is the current mayor of Carrboro, who is running for reelection. Photo courtesy of the town of Carrboro.

Board of Aldermen candidates talk economy, environment and equity

By Suzannah Claire Perry

Regardless of this election’s outcome, Mayor Lydia Lavelle is hopeful for her town. “I’m pleased with the field of alder-folk candidates," Lavelle said. "I think whatever three are elected are going to do good work.”

“I voted today” stickers are displayed at the polling center at the Center for Dramatic Art in Chapel Hill.

Here's what you need to know about voting in Orange County before early voting begins

By Julianna Robbins

With elections in Chapel Hill coming up soon, read to learn how, where and when to vote.

The Carrboro Board of Alderman met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.

Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

By Katherine Alissar Tannous

The Carrboro Board of Alderman discussed affordable housing, parking and environmental issues in its meeting on Oct. 1.

Alan Parry (center), Political Chair of the NC Sierra Club, delivers a welcoming speech at the organization's PAC Fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 in Chapel Hill. Blake Fleming (left), lead organizer of the NC Sierra Club, and Rep. Robert Reives II (right), NC House member, also spoke at the event.

Sierra Club releases endorsed candidates list focused on environmental activism

By Amena Saad

The North Carolina Sierra Club has released its endorsed candidates list, which emphasizes those candidates who are focused on environmental policy and the climate crisis.

'I wouldn’t have done it any other way': Carrboro police Capt. Cornell Lamb retires

By Julianna Robbins

After over two decades of service, Lamb recently retired and said he believes it was time to move on and open up the door to something new.

Chapel Hill citizen Kim Piracci delivers a passionate call for climate action on behalf of the town council, regardless of financial concerns, at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 2019.

Here's what you need to know about the new collaborative Orange County Climate Council

By Brittany McGee

Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro joined together with local organizations to fight climate change, resulting in the formation of the Orange County Climate Council.

Passengers wait in traffic on the CW Bus during Public Transportation Week on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. The city of Carrboro kicked off Public Transportation Week to encourage its citizens to learn the bus routes available to them.

Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week

By Niharika Vattikonda

Carrboro's Public Transportation Week not only provides opportunity for residents to learn and explore new routes around the Carrboro and Chapel Hill area, but to examine areas of improvement.

Carrboro resident Jeanette O'Conner, 37, writes her name down to receive more information regarding the Carrboro Community Climate Action Plan on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Carrboro participates in Global Climate Strike Week

By Taylor Heeden

Carrboro started its participation in the Global Climate Strike Week with a walkout on Friday. Involvement continued into Saturday with a town meeting discussing the new climate project.

The Town of Chapel Hill recieved a $4,000 grant to help them improve emergency communications for its non-English speaking residents.

Chapel Hill receives Duke Energy grant to improve emergency communication

By Amena Saad

Duke Energy awarded money to the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro to create multilingual emergency messages and information to assist increasingly diverse populations.

Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

By Rebecca Fiely and Ben Humphries

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the possible detrimental effects of 5G, DACA beneficiaries in Carrboro and gender neutral language in the Town Code.

Jamey Cross is the assistant for the City/State, National desk at The Daily Tar Heel.

Column: For local election coverage, let us be your source

By Jamey Cross

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. This week, Assistant City & State Editor Jamey Cross is breaking down all the 2019 election coverage you can expect to see from The Daily Tar Heel this fall.

Carrboro Town Hall is located at 301 West Main St.

Serving the students and the University community since 1893.

SCOTUS to rule on workplace LGBTQ+ discrimination, but where does North Carolina stand?

How much money have the candidates in Chapel Hill-Carrboro races spent?

'I want you to remember to vote': Local candidates gather at First Baptist Church forum

ArtsCenter and Town of Carrboro settle costs after withdrawal from 203 Project

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We talked to the principal at Phoenix Academy High about serving homeless students

Carrboro declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Board of Aldermen candidates talk economy, environment and equity

Here's what you need to know about voting in Orange County before early voting begins

Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

Sierra Club releases endorsed candidates list focused on environmental activism

'I wouldn’t have done it any other way': Carrboro police Capt. Cornell Lamb retires

Here's what you need to know about the new collaborative Orange County Climate Council

Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week

Carrboro participates in Global Climate Strike Week

Chapel Hill receives Duke Energy grant to improve emergency communication

Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

Column: For local election coverage, let us be your source

Column: We are stewards of our community

Carrboro is going for gold status as a cycling-friendly town

Column: It's time to support living wage employers

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