BOCC considers development opposed by residents and a resolution about marijuana
The Orange County Board of Commissioners decriminalized marijuana and held a hearing for the Research Triangle Logistics Park at a Tuesday meeting.
CITY & COUNTY
Here's the buzz: Conservation efforts are in full sting despite COVID-19 setbacks
Local pollinator organizations have had to adjust due to COVID-19, but there are still many ways for North Carolinians to educate themselves about bees and native plants.
Carrboro Farmers' Market takes safety precautions to stay open
Farmers have been working overtime to accommodate their customers. Many now do pre-sales and drop off deliveries that most did not do before.
Here's what issues matter most to N.C. House candidates Meyer and Insko
The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot from governor to county commissioner. Here we broke down who the candidates are for N.C. House District 50 and 56.
Tell us what you want to see from our elections coverage
The Daily Tar Heel wants students to vote in 2020, and we want to be your information source, whether that's for how to vote or who you should vote for.
COVID-19 and racial inequity discussed during Monday's OCS Board meeting
The Orange County Schools Board of Education discussed racial inequity, coronavirus and returning to school at its Monday meeting.
Survey: We're looking to hear from those who have lived in Chapel Hill public housing
Whether you currently live in a Chapel Hill public housing community, have lived in one in the past or are currently waiting for a unit to open up, we want to hear from you.
Column: Local officials discuss how they're leading Orange County through crisis
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. Damon Seils is a member of the Carrboro Town Council.
Now allowed to reopen, museums develop a broad array of plans to welcome back patrons
As North Carolina moves into Phase 2.5, museums in the Triangle area are able to reopen at limited capacity. The North Carolina Museum of Art is now open, with the North Carolina Museum of Sciences opening soon. Facing lost revenue due to the pandemic, these museums have come up with innovative ways to share the museum experience virtually and some are now opening their doors once more to visitors in person.
New mosaicist brings Hillsborough community together through collaborative mural
Over 150 Hillsborough community members contributed to a mural as part of the #LoveHillsborough Community Art project.
Orange County runner plans to run 77 miles to fundraise for local nonprofit
Nathan Toben is running to raise $5,000 for Triangle Bikeworks, a Carrboro-based nonprofit that provides underserved middle and high school students with biking tours across the United States that focus on physical and educational growth.
CHCCS suspends driver's education instruction; OCS launches virtual program
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' online driver's education program was canceled Aug. 19, while Orange County Schools restarted a virtual program Sept. 14.
Art underground: Chapel Hill art space BASEMENT hosts digital art residency program
BASEMENT is an artist-run project space in Chapel Hill that aims to highlight unconventional art practices and provide an inclusive space for artists to exhibit their creations.
Raleigh curfew sparks outrage after no charges filed in police-involved shooting
“It’s people outraged, it’s an outcry, but it’s also a mourning," said Kristie Puckett-Williams, the statewide manager of the N.C. ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice. "Black people, brown people and Indigenous people have historically been hurt by the system, so the public mourning of that is also a significant part of healing and moving forward."
School districts in Orange County work to feed students during remote schooling
As schools remain closed, districts in Orange County are continuing efforts to feed students who rely on free and reduced meals.
'Our Lens, Our Voice' seeks to address youth criminal justice through art
Oct. 1 will mark the beginning of Orange County's "Our Lens, Our Voice", a photography and photo project that aims to reframe the narrative of local youth impacted by the criminal justice system.
International company donates money to Triangle nonprofits as part of global pledge
Triangle-based groups No Kid Hungry North Carolina, WE ARE and the Triangle East Chapter of 100 Black Men of America each received $13,000 from the Almac Group, an international pharmaceutical services company.
Triangle literacy organizations help students adjust to online learning
Durham-based organization Book Harvest has received over 83,000 book donations since April. "It absolutely astounds me how generous our community has been," Ginger Young, the founder and executive director of Book Harvest said.
Breakthrough funding brings zero-emission buses to Chapel Hill Transit
In May of 2021, Chapel Hill Transit will be getting three zero-emission buses to replace its diesel buses.
