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Anita Earls declares victory in race for N.C. Supreme Court
Earls previously worked as an attorney and civil rights advocate for 30 years. She founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, worked in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Clinton administration and worked on the U.S. Supreme Court case Covington v. North Carolina, in which the Supreme Court decided North Carolina's legislative districts to be unconstitutional gerrymandering.
Voter turnout is up, so how has the state's electorate changed since 2016?
Voter registration in North Carolina has increased overall, but especially for Hispanic people and for third-party voters.
Budget expansion requests increased school support staff, school safety
NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education request almost $200 million to improve school safety and support efforts.
Don't let voter fatigue catch you in the ballot box today, Orange County
Ever heard of "choice fatigue?" Well, if you're a voter this season, you might be catching it. This year's ballot is packed with decisions to make, including the six constitutional amendments and 16 races in which candidates are running. As voters parse through the issues, the danger of waning attention span means that fewer votes make a swing vote more impactful. Some also say that placing important issues at the end of the ballot rigs the vote in favor of whichever party wants a lack of scrutiny on the final items. But how much of this could actually sway the 2018 election?
OWASA crews have stopped the leak, boil water advisory lifted for most
A main water line leaving Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant broke this morning and is causing major water drainage.
Rep. Price, UNC Young Democrats want to increase voter turnout
While many have visited the Chapel of the Cross for early voting, those who attended on Thursday had the chance to match one of the names on their ballot to a face.
P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern
This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss.
Suspect arrested in association with Carrboro shooting last week
Just after 2 a.m. last Friday, officers responded to a call at 810 Old Fayetteville Road and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Here's what upward mobility looks like in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area
The Center for Economic Studies released a report last month studying the economic development that people go through from their childhood to their 30s. When it comes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the results were a little divided. Black children born to parents in the bottom quintile of household income have a 2.5 percent chance of raising to the top quintile of household income, compared with 10.6 percent for whites, according to the report.
Chapel Hill’s small-town feel keeps UNC graduates close, despite constant change
“Chapel Hill pretends to be a village.”
Franklin Street Dunkin' Donuts continues to fight for drive-thru
The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru line interfering with traffic flow on the street, but the owner assures that the location can handle the traffic and any other requirements needed to get the permit.
Fueled by the current political climate, N.C. voter turnout is at a record high
Chapel of the Cross on Franklin Street is the closest early voting site to campus. The early voting period ends on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m.
Vape flavoring creates new potentially harmful chemicals, research shows
Some see e-cigarettes as a possible way to help smokers quit, while other believe they have under-researched health effects and are too popular among teens. But a new study has discovered many chemical compounds that vapers ingest when using popular flavors.
Your guide to concerts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro this November
Here are all the concerts coming to Chapel Hill and Carrboro this month.
'Wrench Night' aims to create gender inclusive space for bicyclists
Nestled in Carrboro is a bike repair shop that offers so much more than tire repairs and chain oiling. It's a place where women, femme, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals can feel empowered and at home.
Board of Alderman approves Lloyd Farm rezoning, project moves ahead
“The project is going to be a traditional 20th century suburban style strip-mall," Seils said. "I think we should be moving away from that.”
Glenwood Elementary to become language immersion magnet school
The Board of Education voted to convert Glenwood into a magnet school with an emphasis on its Mandarin language immersion program.
A loss of local flavor: Hillsborough brewery closes its doors
All good things must come to an end, and after seven years of operation, that holds true for Mystery Brewing Company.
Nobody actually knows who owns the Jefferson Davis marker on Franklin Street
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted on Oct. 16 to repeal a 1959 resolution to name U.S. Highway 15 as Jefferson Davis Highway after several residents began questioning the name. But does the BOC have the jurisdiction to change the name, or does that fall under the University, the Town of Chapel Hill or the North Carolina Department of Transportation? And who put up the marker just outside McCorkle Place?
