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Natalie Peoples

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'Another attempt at voter suppression': NC commission rejects restrictions on poll watchers

By Ian Walniuk | September 6

The NCSBE voted unanimously on Aug. 16 to approve restrictions on the conduct of precinct officials and poll observers at voting locations. This vote was bipartisan, with three Democrats and two Republicans on the board supporting the limitations. However, these restrictions were later rejected by the North Carolina Rules Review Commission.

Gillian Faski

City & State

'Akin to murder': North Carolinians speak out as legislators debate Medicaid expansion

By Ian Walniuk | August 31

Mike Danforth is one of many North Carolinians who have lost their lives because they lack insurance. A 2019 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research estimated that 350 people die in North Carolina annually because they cannot access health care. “It was, to me, akin to murder,” Danforth's morther Leslie Boyd said.

Lara Crochik

City & State

Attorney General Josh Stein facing potential prosecution in ongoing dispute over 2020 ad

By Ian Walniuk | August 29

The controversy pertains to an advertisement from Stein’s 2020 reelection campaign against O’Neill. In the advertisement, Stein claimed that O’Neill had “left 1,500 rape kits sitting on a shelf” while serving as Forsyth County’s district attorney.

Samantha Lewis

City & State

N.C. gun laws remain stagnant amid increasing gun violence and congressional action

By Ian Walniuk | August 17

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms. However, the legislation is widely expected to get struck down in the U.S. Senate.

Dylan Thiessen

City & State

Chapel Hill continues to protect itself against COVID-19 omicron subvariants

By Ian Walniuk | August 13

Over the past several months, the omicron BA.5 and BA.4 subvariants have chipped away at other strains of the coronavirus to become the two most prevalent. During the week of Aug. 6, BA.5 comprised 87.1 percent of cases in the U.S., while the BA.4 variant comprised 6.7 percent of cases.

Ian Walniuk

City & State

First ALDI grocery store in Chapel Hill opens in Eastgate Crossing

By Ian Walniuk | August 13

While the Chapel Hill store is now open to the public, there will be a grand opening event on Thursday, Aug. 18.

City & State

Valerie Foushee loses progressive endorsement after accepting contentious funds

By Ian Walniuk | April 27

After taking over $165,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an organization that donated to 37 Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, N.C. Sen. Valerie Foushee, D-Chatham, Orange, lost an endorsement from a progressive group in her race for the fourth congressional U.S. House district. On April 17, the Progressive Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party made the decision to retract their endorsement after financial disclosures revealed that Foushee took financial support from AIPAC.

Cynthia Liu

City & State

Coal ash sparks concern for potential Chapel Hill housing development

By Ian Walniuk | April 19

The Town of Chapel Hill has moved forward with a redevelopment plan for the Chapel Hill Police Department lot. However, certain community members are concerned about coal ash that has remained on the site.

Rebecca Du

City & State

Mask compliance on public transportation remains high, with some enforcement gaps

By Ian Walniuk | April 4

Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said Orange County will continue to require masks on public transportation as long as the federal mandate is in place. The mandate is set to be lifted on April 18, though it may be extended at any time.

City & State

N.C. House candidate Jonah Garson hosts town hall in the Pit

By Ian Walniuk | April 4

N.C. House candidate Jonah Garson hosted a campaign rally at the Pit last week, where he discussed campaign issues including criminal justice, reproductive health care and more.

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By Ian Walniuk | March 10

DTH Screenshot. Screenshot of the Carrboro Town Council meeting on March 8, 2022.

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'Another attempt at voter suppression': NC commission rejects restrictions on poll watchers

'Akin to murder': North Carolinians speak out as legislators debate Medicaid expansion

Attorney General Josh Stein facing potential prosecution in ongoing dispute over 2020 ad

N.C. gun laws remain stagnant amid increasing gun violence and congressional action

Chapel Hill continues to protect itself against COVID-19 omicron subvariants

First ALDI grocery store in Chapel Hill opens in Eastgate Crossing

Valerie Foushee loses progressive endorsement after accepting contentious funds

Coal ash sparks concern for potential Chapel Hill housing development

Mask compliance on public transportation remains high, with some enforcement gaps

N.C. House candidate Jonah Garson hosts town hall in the Pit

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