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Orange County Detention Center copes with rising COVID-19 cases

By Waverly McIver | October 19

Twenty inmates and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Orange County Detention Center as of Monday, raising concerns about general ...

Early voting period gives voters options to cast ballots before Election Day

By Samuel Long | October 18

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 ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for Orange County's municipal elections

By Editorial Board | October 18

"We believe the endorsed individuals below would make strong candidates for office in Orange County. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections ...

Editorial: Mental health resources for the Chapel Hill community

By Editorial Board | October 10

"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 ...

Orange County clinics providing Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk individuals

By Meagan Bergstrom | October 7

UNC Health and local Orange County clinics are offering COVID-19 booster shots for certain individuals, following recent guidance from the U.S. Centers ...

New version of aging plan aims to make Orange County more livable for older adults

By Christian Ciocoiu | October 6

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 ...

Gov. Cooper signs bill aimed to protect dignity and health of incarcerated women

By Chal Emery | October 3

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 ...

OC Democratic Party chairperson steps aside, announces state House campaign

By Caroline Wills | September 30

Jonah Garson, the chairperson for the Orange County Democratic Party, is stepping aside from his post to run for the N.C. House. He will seek to take ...

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Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan works towards a sustainable future

By Katie MacKinnon | September 27

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the Town's Climate Action and Response Plan at a Wednesday meeting. The plan elaborates on Town initiatives which ...

Chapel Hill Public Library announces plans for a Community History Lab

By Peyton Brown | September 27

The Chapel Hill Public Library recently announced plans for a Community History Lab that will serve as an inclusive space dedicated to promoting the rich ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners talks mental health and racial equity in schools

By Samuel Long | September 27

 The meeting delved into several topics, notably addressing wellness needs for students and staff as well as collaboration and support for racial ...

Senate Bill 257 aims to protect local pharmacies from spread pricing

By Austin Blake | September 26

On Sept. 20, Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation that will impose tighter regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and protects local pharmacies and consumers ...

"We didn't want to cancel Pride": Durham celebrates LGBTQ+ community safely

By Dylan Thiessen | September 26

Festival coordinator Travis Cinnamon said the event's organizers were forced to pivot to determine what safe activities they could hold in person and ...

New state law modifies NC alcohol laws, ABC store policies

By Caroline Wills | September 23

House Bill 890 allows online orders at ABC stores and the purchase of a second alcoholic beverage at college sporting events.  It also makes ...

Chapel Hill Transit scales down operations due to bus driver shortage

By Christian Ciocoiu | September 22

Several service changes for Chapel Hill Transit went into effect Tuesday, with many routes running less frequently due to a driver shortage. In an effort ...

City of Carrboro earns national communication award for Town Information Centers

By Samuel Long | September 21

The Town of Carrboro received an Award of Excellence in early September from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association's (3CMA) Savvy ...

Meet the two candidates running for Carrboro mayor

By Adaliene Andsager | September 21

Voters in Carrboro will vote to elect a new mayor this November, choosing between business-owner and artist Mike Benson and Town Council member Damon ...

Rise in average fall temperature prompts advocacy for climate change legislation

By Sophie Teague | September 20

UNC environmental groups are working to deepen students' knowledge about climate change and its connection to public health. 

Orange County Government announces new racial equity plan

By Grant Alexander | September 19

The racial equity plan abides by a framework of all-encompassing questions that include more data and focus on disparities among marginalized groups, ...

Orange County Schools BOE votes against vaccine mandate for student-athletes

By Peyton Brown | September 19

Masks will be required both on and off the field for athletes in high-risk sports, while athletes in lower-risk sports will only have to show proof of ...