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The North Carolina General Assembly building in Raleigh, N.C. on Jan. 29, 2020.

Parents' Bill of Rights passes N.C. Senate, moves back to N.C. House with amendment

By Maddie Singleton | Jun. 2

House Bill 755, Parent’s Bill of Rights, passed in the N.C. Senate with an amendment on Wednesday.
Sen. Michael V. Lee, R-New Hanover, sent forward the amendment, which fixed a clerical error with the numbering of the bill and clarified the definition of parents to include all legal guardians.
The bill’s controversy comes from sections that would require parental notification if a student uses a different name or pronoun and would prohibit the instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in K-3 curriculums.

Matt Hughes, Reneé Price and Charles Lopez are candidates for the N.C. House District 50 seat. Photos courtesy of Hughes and Lopez and by DTH/Anna Connors.

Meet the primary candidates for NC House of Representatives District 50

By Zoe Werner | Apr. 25

Allen Buansi and Jonah Garson are running to fill the N.C. House District 56 seat.

Allen Buansi, Jonah Garson facing off in primary for N.C. House District 56 seat

By Waverly McIver | Apr. 25

DTH Photo Illustration. A person views the new NC Congressional map.

Supreme Court denies NCGOP plea to strike down new congressional maps

By Emmy Martin | Mar. 10

Rep. Verla Insko speaks Thursday at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro, which recently implemented a vaccination requirement to dine there.

N.C. Rep. Verla Insko, D-Orange, moves retirement date up to March 31

By Lilly Behbehani | Feb. 21

The North Carolina Supreme Court in the Law and Justice Building in Raleigh, N.C pictured on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. The N.C Supreme Court recently ruled that the Racial Justice Act is required to help end racism against prisoners on death row.

N.C. Supreme Court rules new district maps unconstitutional after gerrymandering lawsuits

By Caroline Wills | Feb. 7

N.C. Republicans vote to delay 2022 primary elections to June

By David Richman | Jan. 20

The N.C. primary elections were originally scheduled for March 8 but were postponed to May 17 because of gerrymandering lawsuits.

The new U.S. House district map in North Carolina was approved by the State Senate’s redistricting committee. The map favors the Republican Party by packing Democrats into only three districts.

Candidate filing to begin Tuesday morning for U.S. House and N.C. House, Senate

By Guillermo Molero | Dec. 6

Filing for these contests along with those for other statewide offices was slated to begin Monday at noon and conclude on Dec. 17. Candidates wishing to file for other statewide offices, including numerous positions on the state’s judiciary, may still do so.

Gov. Roy Cooper speaks on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

Editorial: The new North Carolina budget isn't a big enough step

By Editorial Board | Nov. 29

"The lackluster funding is a theme of the budget at large — a small step toward progress, but nowhere near enough. It seems Cooper and the Democrats have bent to the will of the Republican-controlled General Assembly for the sake of having a budget after all these years."

Since summer 2021, UNC has seen many prominent leaders decide to retire, step down or take opportunities at other universities. They include fives deans and two prominent communications leaders at the University. Graphic by Kendal Orrantia/UNC Media Hub.

‘In a difficult place’: Exodus of leaders hits UNC

By Praveena Somasundaram | Nov. 29

Since last May, nine top leaders have announced their retirement, resignation or departure from the university, including Bob Blouin, executive vice chancellor and provost — a position only second to the chancellor.

Gov. Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announce their victory in the 2020 election on Nov. 3, 2020 on the steps of the N.C. Democratic Party headquarters in Raleigh.

Gov. Cooper signs comprehensive budget after three year stalemate

By Emmy Martin | Nov. 22

On Nov. 18, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state budget into law for the first time since he took office in 2017.

Editorial: Here’s who to watch for in 2022 Orange County midterm elections

By Editorial Board | Nov. 22

"With three new congressional maps recently approved in North Carolina, it’s worth breaking down which districts impact Orange County in what races and who is running for what."

Rep. David Price speaks outside of the N.C. Democratic Party headquarters in Raleigh on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Editorial: Open congressional seat is an opportunity to elect an exciting progressive

By Editorial Board | Nov. 21

"If voters want to lay the groundwork for actual change in North Carolina, this is the moment to do it."

A student of Frank Porter Graham Elementary follows paw prints printed on the sidewalk from carpool toward the school early in the morning on March 26, 2021. CHCCS have recently reopened in-person instruction, although many children are still learning virtually.

N.C. judge orders $1.7B to fund public education in latest Leandro case development

By Emmy Martin | Nov. 14

N.C. Superior Court Judge David Lee ordered the transfer of $1.52 billion from the General Fund to the state Department of Public Instruction, $189.8 million to the Department of Health and Human Services and $41.3 million to the UNC System.

Editorial: New North Carolina legislative maps undermine our elections

By Editorial Board | Nov. 3

"The North Carolina Republican-led Redistricting Committee's maps represent everything wrong with partisan map-making. The manipulation in the proposed maps is evident."

Editorial: David Price's retirement opens the door for change

By Editorial Board | Oct. 25

"In a district Price has easily carried over the past three decades, the district is all but certain to remain as a Democratic hold. Still, a new face will bring new ideas, policies and an agenda that may differ from Price’s."

The UNC Hospitals entrance sign is pictured on Oct. 13.

No Patient Left Alone Act passes in N.C. Senate, seeks to expand visitation rights

By Sophie Teague | Oct. 14

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.

Gov. Roy Cooper speaks Thursday at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro, which recently implemented a vaccination requirement to dine there.

Republicans continue to push bill to limit Gov. Cooper’s emergency powers

By Ian Walniuk | Oct. 14

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.

The North Carolina General Assembly building in Raleigh, NC, stands on Sept. 28.

Gov. Cooper vetoes Attorney General collusive settlements bill

By Austin Blake | Oct. 3

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.

Allen Buansi poses for a portrait on Oct. 1, 2021.

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi announces campaign for N.C. House

By Harrison Gummel | Oct. 3

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.