Lydia Lavelle running for re-election, looking to complete unfinished business
Lydia Lavelle, mayor of Carrboro announced on April 17 that she will run for re-election hoping to continue working on her visions and goals for the town.
NORTH CAROLINA POLITICS
‘Abortion survivors’ bill passes with bipartisan support, vetoed by Cooper
Cooper's veto created controversial commentary from those in favor of the bill.
DACA recipients could get in-state tuition if this bill passes the N.C. Legislature
A new proposed bill in the North Carolina Senate would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition at UNC-system schools, allowing more affordable access to post-secondary education.
N.C. teachers are preparing to head to Raleigh for a 'Day of Action' in May
"The other thing that I just want to reflect on is how the advocacy last year really hit the press. I think it really, really showed the state the importance of teachers and the importance of students.”
A proposed N.C. bill is causing some buzz in the beekeeping community
“Ten years ago, we had about 2.4 million bee hives in the United States back when colony collapse was making all the headlines.”
Could the gender wage gap close in North Carolina?
North Carolina General Assembly seeks to eliminate the gender pay wage gap by passing a bill to prohibit wage discrimination on the basis of gender.
NC’s gerrymandering case is being heard at the Supreme Court. Could it set precedent?
The Supreme Court of the United States heard remarks about a landmark partisan gerrymandering case in March. The Court left North Carolina without an opinion and with discrimination in the air.
What happens to student health if N.C. legislature passes the medical marijuana bill?
A medical marijuana bill floating through the General Assembly is sparking safety questions for students.
What to know about the recently filed Opioid Epidemic Response Act
A new bill in the N.C. Senate aims to help people get treatment for opioid addiction by making medication more accessible and allowing the state to subsidize supplies for treatment programs.
N.C. House passes bill that requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE
The bill requires sheriffs to comply with immigration detainer requests and restricts counties and cities from barring federal law enforcement officials from entering the confinement states.
Look back at the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North Carolina
From the 1950s to today's LGBTQ+ activism, the gay rights movement in North Carolina has been different, unique and well worth looking back on. Like many other rights movements, the one pertaining the LGBTQ+ community has shouldered the brunt of turmoil, conflict and victories. Sharing the history and experiences of peers encourages a reflection of the past, and an eye toward the future as the struggle for equality continues.
Could out-of-state tuition go up for UNC students?
N.C. Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Anson, introduced a bill that would make out-of-state students at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State to pay $5,000 more in tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year.
NC GOP chairperson indicted on 5 counts for state insurance scheme
Robin Hayes, chairperson of the North Carolina GOP, was indicted for an alleged 2018 scheme to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner.
Holocaust education could soon be required in N.C. public schools
A bill that aims to make North Carolina the 11th state in the country to mandate Holocaust and genocide education might be in effect by the 2019-20 school year.
Orange County GOP convention encourages participation in a blue county
The Orange County Republican Party also elected precinct chairs, reaffirmed the state party platform and made amendments to their current platform.
Orange County Dems are looking for another 'blue wave' 2020, but will they get it?
“We can’t count on a blue wave like a natural occurrence, it’s got to be a man-made wave and a woman-made wave."
N.C.’s 20-week abortion ban was struck down in court. But will the law change?
The North Carolina law outlawing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, except in life-threatening situations, was declared unconstitutional.
N.C. legislators propose new protections for LGBTQ+ residents
Three bills were recently filed in N.C. legislature that would significantly increase protections for LGBT citizens, including banning discrimination based on sexual and identity, fully repealing H.B. 2 and banning conversion therapy.
Medical marijuana could be legalized in North Carolina under this new bill
North Carolina is considering a new bill to legalize medical marijuana. Some research shows it could help with physical and mental health disabilities, but other research suggests growing marijuana could harm the environment.
New bill in Congress could allow student athletes to profit off their image
A bill introduced in Congress may allow student-athletes to financially benefit from their name, image or likeness.
