Why do bad things happen to good emus? Beloved Orange County bird dies
“We did all we knew to do," said Bob Marotto, director of Orange County Animal Services.
CITY & COUNTY
What's happened since N.C.'s congressional maps were ruled unconstitutional
North Carolina lawmakers have less than a week to redraw districts. So far, they have agreed on baseline maps to use as a starting point in the redistricting process.
Gun regulations under fire at Orange County Commissioners meeting
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is considering a discharge regulation for guns in high-density areas. Commissioners have mixed feelings on the idea.
Here's what you missed at this week's Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting
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.
Republicans hold onto two districts in NC special elections
Two of North Carolina's 13 House districts held special elections last night following the death of Republican Rep. Walter Jones Jr. in the third district and allegations of "unlawful" election fraud in the ninth district.
Universities grapple with providing affordable long and short-term mental health care
A dilemma that many low-income students and college counseling centers across the state are struggling with is how universities can make psychological services accessible to all students, whether they can afford it or not.
Treatment methods and public information campaigns help opioid overdoses fall in N.C.
The decline in opioid-related overdoses in 2018 is a positive sign for North Carolina. The state saw a 34 percent increase in 2017 which inspired a strong response at both the state and local level. Legislation and statewide initiatives are credited with the decrease, but some say there is a long way before the state can recover from the crisis.
Transit alternatives fill gap left by abandoned light rail project
Transit options remain available even after the Durham-Orange light rail plan failed.
Police Reports: Sept. 2 - Sept. 3
Here's a recap of Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for September 2 and 3.
Column: For local election coverage, let us be your source
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.
Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?
Students, here are what your Democratic presidential candidates want to do about higher education debt.
Stop not requested: Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 45 years of service
“While I didn't start out thinking this was going to be one of the crown jewels and my legacy, I certainly see it as being the one that will probably have the greatest impact over the longest period of time,”
Orange County Habitat for Humanity talks home, health and safety in a new panel series
This discussion was the first of a panel series, called Home is the Key, which is being hosted in celebration of 35 years of impact for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. The series will continue through October and November with two more panel discussions.
Orange County prepares for rain, wind as Hurricane Dorian approaches N.C. coast
According to recent weather reports, Orange County may only experience rain and moderately high winds as Dorian passes, but the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough hope to be prepared for any potential disaster.
Two N.C. congressional districts have elections on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Special elections for North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th Congressional Districts are happening next week. Here's why the elections are happening and what you need to know.
North Carolina's legislative maps are unconstitutional, court rules
A three-judge panel of the Wake County Superior Court has ordered the General Assembly to create new legislative maps within two weeks.
Hillsborough seeks young perspectives on Parks and Recreation Board
The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board created two new seats to make their decisions more inclusive for the community. One seat is open to 13 to 19 year olds, and the other is for someone 55 years old or older.
Students at Cedar Ridge High begin the school year with incorrect class schedules
Parents of Cedar Ridge High students demand change in leadership after kids go to school with flawed schedules.
Trump administration revisions to Endangered Species Act threaten N.C. species
The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, has saved 99 percent of species from extinction. But rollbacks from the Trump Administration are being criticized by environmental activists for potentially weakening some of these effects. The administration has removed protections for threatened species, which could pose a risk for some of North Carolina's 61 federally endangered and threatened species as they lose designated resources. “Right as that species is starting to recover, as soon you can get it from endangered to threatened, you remove all the protections and mostly what you will see is that species is going to end up right back in that endangered bucket because it lost all of its protections."
Precinct changes may simplify voting for students but raises concerns from rural voters
Students living on campus at UNC are split among four election precincts, complicating the voting process for thousands. Proposed changes to Orange County’s election precincts aim to direct students to a single voting location for the upcoming primary and general elections.
