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Gov. Roy Cooper is pictured speaking in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

'A slap in the face': Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency for public education

By Arwen Helms | May. 25

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for public education in a special address on May 22. In his speech, he said legislation introduced — including the budget passed by the Senate — by the Republican supermajority in the NCGA would cripple public education. The budget passed by the Senate on May 18 allocated $23.2 billion over the next two years towards K-12 education. Gov. Cooper’s proposed budget allocated $27.7 billion.

Firetrucks stationed at the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department Headquarters on Aug. 7, 2022.

Will Potter, 16-year veteran of department, to be new Carrboro fire chief

By Walker Livingston | May. 23

Barbara Foushee announces candidacy for open Carrboro mayor seat

By Walker Livingston | May. 22

A look at community resources and organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Emma Hall | May. 22

Chapel Hill's Planned Parenthood location is one of the reproductive health clinics across the state that could be affected by Senate Bill 20. Photographed on May 18, 2023.

New abortion ban law could effect medical professionals in North Carolina

By Zoe Werner | May. 18

S.B. 20, most of which goes into effect on July 1, prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and medication abortion after 10 weeks of pregnancy. Physicians who perform abortions said they are worried about how the law could impact medical decision-making and the wider healthcare field.

Damon Seils, Carrboro council member, poses beside the Carrboro Town Hall sign on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Q&A: Mayor Damon Seils reflects on Carrboro and his career

By Laney Crawley | May. 17

The Daily Tar Heel's Laney Crawley sat down with Seils to discuss his mayoral career and the state of Carrboro. While reviewing the highs and lows of his 10-year tenure on the Town Council, he highlighted the Town's comprehensive plan, zoning reforms and transit advances.

Gov. Roy Cooper gives a speech in front of a crowd during a protest event at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, May 13, 2023. At the event, Cooper vetoed S.B. 20, a bill that would ban abortion at 12 weeks, with some exceptions.

'This bad bill needs a return to sender': Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill at rally

By Walker Livingston | May. 13

On Saturday, May 13, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20 — which would ban abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks with some exceptions — in front of a crowd of doctors, politicians, clinic escorts and hundreds of pro-choice North Carolinians at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh.

The sign at the entrance of the Chapel Hill Police headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 8.

Pedestrian dead after vehicular collision on MLK Jr. Boulevard, investigation underway

By Walker Livingston | May. 12

The pedestrian was identified as John Arthur Holman, 77, of Chapel Hill. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

A Chapel Hill police car is pictured on Oct. 7, 2022.

Two dead after fatal vehicle crash near Raleigh Road, investigation under way

By Walker Livingston | May. 3

On Tuesday at 9:40 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a vehicle on fire after a crash in the 600 block of West Barbee Chapel Road near Raleigh Road. eBoth the driver and passenger died at the scene after the driver collided with a tree, according to the CHPD's initial investigation.

North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore, left, confers with President Pro Tempore Phil Berger in the Senate chambers during a special session of the North Carolina General Assembly on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

N.C. General Assembly makes 12-week abortion restriction law, overriding Gov. Cooper's veto

By Walker Livingston | May. 2

Gov. Cooper’s veto was overridden by both houses of the NCGA on Tuesday. The votes were along party lines — 30-20 in the Senate and 72-48 in the House. S.B. 20 is now state law.

Chapel Hill Town Hall stands on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses zoning applications, affordable housing

By Eliza Benbow | Apr. 28

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed affordable housing and zoning at its meeting on April 26. The council also approved funding plans, discussed conditional zoning and received updates from various affordable housing initiatives in the Town.

Chapel Hill Public Library pictured on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

This week is National Library Week — Here's how local libraries are celebrating

By Emma Hall | Apr. 28

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed the week of April 23 to 29 as National Library Week. Cooper described libraries as "pioneers" that support democracy and effect social change. Libraries throughout the state have used the week to celebrate their importance.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Administrative Office building in Chapel Hill, N.C., is pictured on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.

Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools propose budgets at BOCC meeting

By Caroline Horne | Apr. 28

CHCCS and OCS presented their budget requests and information about public school funding needs. Both school systems are looking for teacher retention funding and OCS additionally needs student support funding for specialized services and free and reduced-price meal plans. The Board also made various appointments to Orange County positions and committees.

The Supreme Court of North Carolina, located in Raleigh, is pictured on Aug. 26, 2022.

NC Supreme Court says NCGA has sole power over redistricting, makes two other decisions

By Ethan E. Horton | Apr. 28

"The N.C. General Assembly will have full power over redistricting, which needs to be completed before the 2024 elections."

The Chapel Hill Courthouse stands on 179 E. Franklin St. on April 21, 2023. It is currently being restored.

N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to reduce court fees and reform criminal debt

By Allie Sadoff | Apr. 27

Court-imposed fees in North Carolina have increased by 400 percent over the past 20 years, according to the North Carolina Justice Center. These fees can burden those who are unable to pay the increased cost with large amounts of debt. North Carolina House Bill 636, which was introduced by N.C. House Democrats on April 17, could reduce these fees and the punishments given to those who can’t pay.

Ephesus Elementary School in Chapel Hill celebrated its annual STEAM Night on April 20.
Photo courtesy of Sara Cottrell

Local educators, students with technical skills shine during STEM Education Month

By Niharika Ghoshal | Apr. 27

April is STEM Education Month in North Carolina, as proclaimed by Gov. Roy Cooper on April 13. Students and educators in STEM are celebrating the month across the state, though teachers say that they work to expose students — especially underrepresented ones — to STEM year-round.

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N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to ban fracking, 11 years after it was made legal

By Avery Baker | Apr. 27

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.” This is the third legislative session in a row that Autry has filed this bill. The bill was last referred to the House rules committee on April 19.

After more than 100 years, Lumbee Tribe still seeking federal recognition

By Walker Livingston | Apr. 27

“I want people to know that we are a tribal entity, we are a tribal government, we are a government that is self-sustaining,” John Lowery, chairperson of the Lumbee Tribe, said. If the tribe was federally recognized, it would have access to funds and programs run by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and would have access to health care through Indian Health Service.