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Protesters hold signs in reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade on May 3, 2022, in Chapel Hill, NC.

Sara Johnson

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Here's what a post-Roe future could look like for North Carolinians

By Lauren McCarthy | May. 9

On May 2, Politico published a leaked draft U.S Supreme Court opinion for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If finalized, the opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade. North Carolina has a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy that is currently unenforceable under Roe v. Wade, according to a 2021 U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. But, if Roe v. Wade is overturned, access in North Carolina could be restricted. Even if abortion remains legal in North Carolina, an individual from a state with a "trigger law" who needs an abortion may travel to North Carolina. This could overburden N.C.'s health system.

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.

Angelica Edwards

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Gov. Roy Cooper proclaims North Carolina as the center of college basketball

By Lauren McCarthy | Mar. 31

In anticipation of the upcoming Final Four matchup between UNC and Duke, Cooper proclaimed North Carolina as "the center of the college basketball universe" in a press release on Thursday.

Guillermo Molero, former City & State editor, will be the 2022-23 editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel.

Maris Ava Cruz

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Former City & State Editor Guillermo Molero will be 2022-23 editor-in-chief

By Lauren McCarthy | Mar. 26

On Saturday, junior Guillermo Molero was selected as the DTH's editor-in-chief for the 2022-23 school year.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the media at her hotel after attending the Munich Security Conference (MSC), on February 20, 2022, in Munich, southern Germany. During the 58th Munich Security Conference running from February 18-20, 2022, international diplomats and experts meet to discuss topics such as global order, human and transnational security, defense, and sustainability. Photo courtesy of Andrew Harnik/POOL/AFP via Getty Images/TNS.

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'Future we are fighting for': Kamala Harris discusses workers' rights at Durham Tech

By Lauren McCarthy | Mar. 3

Over the course of the year, Harris said, she has visited many union apprenticeship facilities where she has met a diverse, creative and determined workforce.

Orange County Schools Board of Education Chairperson Carrie Doyle listens to public comments during the board's meeting on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Ira Wilder

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Orange County Board of Education unanimously votes to lift school mask mandates

By Lauren McCarthy | Feb. 21

Masks will be made optional for students within 72 hours of Orange County government lifting its indoor mask mandate, the Board of Education decided unanimously in a meeting Monday.

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

Ira Wilder

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Gov. Roy Cooper encourages schools to end mask mandates

By Lauren McCarthy | Feb. 17

"Today, I'm encouraging them to end mask requirements," Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference Thursday.

UNC receives energy from the Cogeneration Plant on its campus as well as from Duke Energy.

Semanur Karayaka

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Duke Energy reports widespread power outage across Chapel Hill

By Lauren McCarthy | Feb. 11

As of 9:10 a.m., traffic lights on East Franklin Street, Fordham Boulevard and parts of Raleigh Road are out, according to a statement from The Town of Chapel Hill.

Abigail Pittman

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New N.C. law provides access to birth control without a prescription

By Lauren McCarthy | Feb. 7

House Bill 96 allows certified pharmacists to provide oral contraceptives to patients after conducting a consultation. Although the law went into effect on Feb. 1, Campus Health director of Pharmacy and Professional Services Amy Sauls said individuals will not be able to walk into a pharmacy and get birth control just yet. UNC junior Yena Ismail said she hopes the law will help individuals make choices they feel are the best for their bodies. “It's going to help a lot of people take control of their health and help them regain some sort of bodily autonomy,” Ismail said.

Cars drive down Franklin Street on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

Abe Loven

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Bicyclist hurt in Franklin Street crash dies, family announces

By Lauren McCarthy | Feb. 3, 2022

The resident, identified as Nicholas Watson, was injured eight days ago and has been hospitalized since the crash, which occurred between Roberson Street and Graham Street.