Several members of the Proud Boys attended the Orange County Schools Board of Education work session on Monday, Oct. 11, held at A.L. Stanback Middle School. Now, future board meetings will be held virtually until a different location is determined, Board Chairperson Hillary MacKenzie said in an email.
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Several members of the Proud Boys attended the Orange County Schools Board of Education work session on Monday, Oct. 11, held at A.L. Stanback Middle School. Now, future board meetings will be held virtually until a different location is determined, Board Chairperson Hillary MacKenzie said in an email.
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Early voting allows people to vote in the municipal elections during a designated period before the general election on Nov. 2. The early voting period opened on Oct. 14 and closes on Oct 30.
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The No Patient Left Alone Act passed unanimously in the N.C. Senate and is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Roy Cooper. The bill would ensure patient visitation rights in most health care facilities and permit residential treatment facilities to receive visitors to the fullest extent.
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A bill designed to restrict the executive powers of the governor could soon be headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. After several months of limited discussion in the Senate, it was amended and passed on Sept. 8. It was then sent back to the House, where it is currently under consideration.
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Triangle Bikeworks looks to provide students with a unique way of learning about the United States and its history outside of the classroom.
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The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Orange County is not as high as the CDC previously reported. The error stems from calculating vaccination rates based on where people received their shots, instead of where they lived.
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Dianne Jackson and Anissa McLendon are the first women to receive the Jan Allen Award.
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There are plenty of festive events that Chapel Hill and Durham have to offer. Turn over a new leaf with this guide to all of the best pumpkin patches, festivals, spooky spectacles and more.
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Electric buses fall under the Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan. The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution committing to create the plan in September 2019 with the goal to place the town on track to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
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The N.C. Specialty Foods Association announced the winners of its 2021 product competition, showcasing the best foods and drinks the state's restaurants and small businesses have to offer.
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"In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to be helpful for people throughout the UNC and Chapel Hill communities. If there are other resources we should add to the list we encourage you to send us an email at dth@dailytarheel.com."
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North Carolina Oyster Week, which runs from Oct. 11-15, is a state-sponsored "shellebration" of oysters and the positive environmental and economic impact they have on the state.
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UNC Health and local Orange County clinics are offering COVID-19 booster shots for certain individuals, following recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The North Carolina Latin American Film Festival will run from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, with an additional film showing on Oct. 31. Its stated mission is to provide a space for Latin American films to reach a wider audience.
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Orange County will be holding several open houses this week to discuss the survey results for its Master Aging Plan. The plan's main goal is to make Orange County a good place to live and grow old.
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Seven candidates are vying to be elected to the four open seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council in this November's municipal elections. Meet three of the challengers: Robert Beasley, Jeffrey Hoagland and Adam Searing.
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The bill limits the use of restraints on pregnant women, body cavity searches of women who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery and the placement of pregnant or recovering women in restrictive housing.
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The CHCCS Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the evaluation process for the school district's superintendent, how to improve it and how to improve the board's relationship with the superintendent in the future.
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Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed SB 360, calling it "unconstitutional and unwise," despite legislative Republicans citing it as a vehicle to strengthen checks and balances in the state.
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Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi announced on Sept. 27 that he intends to run for the N.C. House seat that will be left vacant by N.C. Rep. Verla Insko, D-Orange, in 2022.
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