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.
CITY & COUNTY
Chapel Hill Town Council race still far from over
It was one of the more competitive ones in this election cycle with seven candidates vying for four seats. Two incumbents managed to hold onto their seats, but two newcomers could drastically change the makeup of the board.
A look inside Indy Week's candidate endorsements and how they impacted the election
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?
Dasi reelected and three newcomers gain seats on the CHCCS Board
Incumbent Rani Dasi, and newcomers Jillian La Serna, Deon Temne and Ashton Powell won seats on the board, unofficial vote counts show.
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wins reelection to her fourth term
“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.
Student candidates: Finding a balance between homework and local government
Earlier this year, Tai Huynh, a UNC student, announced his candidacy for the Chapel Hill Town Council. However, he is not the first UNC student to run for a seat on the town council. Three former town councilmen share their experiences with participating in local government as students or recent graduates.
Mayor Pam Hemminger wins reelection in Chapel Hill
Pam Hemminger has won reelection for her third term as mayor of Chapel Hill in a landslide.
Something old, something blue: Orange County voter turnout
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.
Books, chocolate and beer: Inside Epilogue's opening on Franklin Street
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.
Here's how to vote if you live in a residence hall
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.
Chapel Hill planning department discusses changes to zoning ordinance
Proposed changes would allow a different procedure to be used for zoning to allow the Town to more easily fulfill the Chapel Hill 2020 plan.
Will CHALT and NEXT endorsed candidates be successful on Tuesday?
As election day approaches, candidates for local office in Chapel Hill and Carrboro are entering the homestretch of campaigning. For the Next Action Fund and Chapel Hill Leadership Political Action Committee, this means the wait is almost over: in just a few days, they will know if the candidates they endorsed have secured seats.
Advocates demand town council candidates pay attention to affordable housing
After just over an hour, the marchers’ ‘Housing is crucial, so make yourself useful’ chants came to an end, but not their mission to propose and promote affordable housing.
Undercounting in 2020 census could impact the state's budget for the next decade
Beginning on April 1, 2020, the Census Bureau will attempt to count every person residing in the country in order to reapportion congressional seats, potentially redistrict states and distribute over $675 billion in federal funding every year until the next census.
Court ruling mandates new congressional maps in N.C. before 2020 election
In the midst of election season, the state court has ruled to prohibit further use of current congressional maps.
'I think birds saved my life': Rise CEO Tom Ferguson uses bird-watching to slow down
Tom Ferguson said bird-watching has allowed him to slow down, check his ego and become more empathetic.
Mellow Mushroom on Franklin Street set to close on Sunday
“We have developed a lot of regular guests and people that we have become friends with, so we appreciate all those folks and hate that we have to not be a part of their lives anymore."
Scroggs Elementary School supports family after student dies in car crash
A fundraiser has been set up to support a Scroggs Elementary School student who lost his mother and middle-school aged sister in an Oct. 21 car accident.
Cedar Ridge High School senior arrested for sending threat of mass violence
According to a press release, high school senior Dylan George sent a text message to a classmate saying there was going to be a school shooting at Cedar Ridge. The classmate’s parents immediately called 911.
Public art bench in Merritt Park dedicated to Chapel Hill's Merritt family
The Town of Chapel Hill continues to celebrate history with a new dedicated bench in Merritt's Pasture. This is only one part of a larger historical celebration of the Town's 200th anniversary.
