Who won in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro local elections?

By Anna Pogarcic

Tuesday's local election saw little changes in some areas of Chapel Hill and Carrboro but major potential upsets in others.

Romaine joins Carrboro Board of Aldermen; Seils, Slade reelected

“I’ve felt good about the campaign all along. I think it was a really well-executed campaign, and I’m really happy about how we engaged the people in the community," said Seils.

A look inside Indy Week's candidate endorsements and how they impacted the election

By Jamey Cross

Indy Week, a weekly newspaper based in Durham, is one of the few organizations that endorses candidates in Orange County elections. Candidates say Indy endorsements are important to their campaigns, but how much do they actually impact voters?

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wins reelection to her fourth term

By Michael Taffe

“I appreciate the faith and trust that voters in Carrboro put in me, and I consider it really a great honor to be the mayor of Carrboro,” Lavelle said.

Something old, something blue: Orange County voter turnout

By Michael Taffe

The local elections taking place throughout Orange County came to an end Tuesday night, giving way to a surprising voter turnout that nonetheless does not reflect the population as a whole. 

Here's how to vote if you live in a residence hall

By Michael Taffe

 UNC residence halls are split between five different polling places in Chapel Hill. Find out where to go for voting in the 2019 elections if you are registered at a residence hall.

'A universal kind of play': Local playwright brings 'Carolyn Adams' to Carrboro

By Liz Johnson

"Carolyn Adams" is a universal play that is relatable to all people, says playwright Mark Cornell.

Your local guide to the 2019 Chapel Hill-Carrboro elections

By Anna Pogarcic , Michael Taffe and Jamey Cross

Local election season is here in Orange County, so we broke down exactly what you need to know about the candidates in each of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro races.

'A lost opportunity': Carrboro Aldermen approve shopping center amid public criticism

By Blake Weaver

Carrboro residents express frustration over the Board of Aldermen's decision Tuesday to approve the building of a shopping center in Carrboro.

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?

By Ben Humphries

As the Nov. 5 elections approach, candidates have been campaigning hard, going to events on UNC's campus, in churches and other community spaces. Besides what a candidate believes and advocates, there is one other thing the public wonders: how much did their campaign cost and raise? The numbers vary widely across the Chapel Hill-Carrboro races, and they've changed a lot since last year. “Some state and local campaigns don't cost a lot,” Suzanne Globetti, a teaching associate professor of political science at UNC, said. “Others, especially those that rely on television for campaign advertising, end up spending quite a lot.”

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

By Niharika Vattikonda

Orange County electoral candidates congregated at the First Baptist Church to not only discuss their stance on political and social issues, but to build relationships with the people they hope to lead.

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

By Victoria Johnson

The ArtsCenter has agreed to pay their portion of design costs to withdraw from a large construction project on Greensboro Street in order to invest in a standalone facility off Jones Ferry Road.

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. 

Carrboro declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Taylor Heeden

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

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.”