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Cheri Beasley, NC U.S. Senate candidate, visits UNC with Sen. Jon Ossoff

By Caroline Dickey | October 18

As part of the “For the People: Get Out the Vote Tour,” Beasley came to Chapel Hill to discuss her candidacy for U.S. Senate. She was joined by Sen. ...

Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award applications due Oct. 15, winner announced next month

By Audrey Kashatus | October 16

Applications for the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award — a yearly grant that provides $500 to an organization that actively helps animals in the community ...

In fourth year of Banghart era, UNC women's basketball has its sights set on March

By Lucas Thomae | October 12

“Whether you're hunted or not, you have to be hunting, right? Or you'll die," head coach Courtney Banghart said. "It's actually like an ecosystem thing. ...

'It's designed to chill abortion access': Doctors, lawyers face vague exceptions

By Emmy Martin | October 11

In the wake of North Carolina reinstating a 20-week abortion ban, doctors and lawyers are attempting to define what constitutes a medical emergency severe ...

State republicans could win legislative supermajority in election, might limit abortion

By Maddie Singleton | October 11

Although the North Carolina U.S. Senate race may be drawing the most attention, the 2022 midterm elections will also determine control of the North Carolina ...

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Pro-life individuals, groups in the Triangle offer alternatives to clinics

By Elizabeth Egan | October 11

Pro-life individuals and groups regularly stand outside of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Chapel Hill to provide those seeking abortions with alternative ...

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NC abortion providers see increase in out-of-state patients following Roe reversal

By Eliza Benbow | October 11

The number of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care in North Carolina has more than tripled after southern states continue to restrict abortion ...

N.C. State Fair to hold accessABILITY Day aiming to include people with disabilities

By Audrey Kashatus | October 4

On Sunday, Oct. 16, the North Carolina State Fair will hold an accessABILITY day, designed to be inclusive for those with disabilities.  From 9 a.m. ...

Cooper announces state's first digital equity program to increase internet access

By Bridget Bendezu | October 3

Gov. Roy Cooper announced last Tuesday that the state will invest $24 million in federal funding to improve internet access and digital literacy in the ...

EPA launches new office for environmental justice and civil rights in Warren County

By Sophia Fanning | October 3

This Saturday, EPA administrator Michael Regan announced the new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office aims to prioritize ...

Meet the candidates running for Seats 8 and 9 on the North Carolina Court of Appeals

By Carly Breland | September 28

In less than two months. Seats 8 and 9 on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the second-highest court in the state, will be on the ballot in the 2022 ...

Over 1,000 North Carolinians, including elected officials, in group involved with Jan. 6 riot

By Maddie Singleton | September 26

This month, the Anti-Defamation League issued a report analyzing membership data on the Oath Keepers, a far-right group that was involved with the United ...

NC sees West Nile virus cases rise higher than average, numbers remain in single-digits

By Simon Tan | September 23

In a Sept. 19 press release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the West Nile virus has infected four people in the state, ...

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N.C. General Assembly reconvenes for 'skeletal' sessions before midterm election

By Phoebe Martel | September 21

Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened on Sept. 20 for a three-day procedural session, in which they'll discuss unfinished business, ...

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North Carolinians need REAL ID or approved documentation to board flights after May 3

By Bridget Bendezu | September 19

On May 3, federal agencies will begin to enforce the REAL ID Act. This act requires a REAL ID, United States passport or other federally approved ...

Here's what you need to know about Alcohol Law Enforcement's authority in North Carolina

By Maddie Van Meter | September 18

Recent events in Chapel Hill, including a forceful student arrest on Franklin Street, have left some residents wondering about Alcohol Law Enforcement's ...

North Carolinians sign book of condolences after queen's death, to be sent to royal family

By Walker Livingston | September 18

In response to Queen Elizabeth II's death, Gov. Roy Cooper ordered a public book of condolences to be placed inside the State Capitol, and he invited ...

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NCDHHS announces availability of updated COVID-19 boosters, aims to combat new subvariants

By Maggie McIntyre | September 11

The new booster will protect against new variants of COVID-19 and is recommended for all those who are eligible ages 12 and up.

Analysis: Here’s what UNC football must do to beat Georgia State in Atlanta

By Shelby Swanson | September 6

UNC will have to shape up its defense, make some tweaks and stop Georgia State's run game if the Tar Heels hope to continue its new win streak on the ...

'I can only have one forkful': North Carolina has $6.2 billion state budget surplus

By Maddie Singleton | August 31

N.C. Rep. Graig Meyer, D-Orange, Caswell, said the surplus came from a couple different sources including federal assistance during the pandemic and sales ...