Madison Ward

Dylan Thiessen

City & State

Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

By Madison Ward | August 16

Inaugural Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary School resident artist Antonio Alanís has been working with students on a mural that celebrates diversity and will finish before Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools start classes on Aug. 29. His residency began in May 2022 with the purpose of making a mural to address cultural pride, community-building and multiculturalism, among other themes.

Opinion

Office DJ: Getting aux on the London Eye

By Madison Ward | January 9

"The combination of listening to music I deeply enjoy and acknowledging that embracing change will make me a stronger person is sure to make my "cuppa tea" seem far more than half full."

A runner circles the snow covered track around Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, NC, on Jan. 7, 2017.

Nicholas Alexander Bafia

City & State

Orange County Schools and CHCCS to close Monday due to inclement weather

By Guillermo Molero and Madison Ward | January 2

The district cited high winds, sleet and snow as causes. In-person and remote instruction will be canceled during this time.

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

Abe Loven

City & State

Orange County reports first case of omicron variant of COVID-19

By Madison Ward | December 17

The Orange County Health Department reported the county's first COVID-19 case of the omicron variant in a press release Friday.

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Calli Westra

City & State

Jackson drops out of U.S. Senate race, endorses front-runner Beasley

By Madison Ward | December 16

“I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished, but everyone needs to know when to step aside,” Jackson said. “Cheri Beasley has served this state honorably for over two decades and has always fought for justice. She’ll be a great U.S. Senator for North Carolina.“

Ira Wilder

City & State

Here's what's happened in the Town of Chapel Hill this past year

By Madison Ward | November 30

From the implementation of a Climate Action Plan to the approval of the Greene Tract resolution after decades of discussion and local businesses bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, 2021 was a formative year for the Town of Chapel Hill.

Helen McGinnis

City & State

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils projected to win Carrboro mayoral race

By Madison Ward | November 3

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils is projected to become the next mayor of Carrboro according to unofficial results, defeating Carrboro restaurateur and photographer Michael Benson.

Caroline Bittenbender

City & State

Pam Hemminger reelected for fourth term as Chapel Hill mayor, per unofficial results

By Madison Ward | November 2

Incumbent Pam Hemminger has won reelection for her fourth term as mayor of Chapel Hill based on unofficial results. She defeated Chapel Hill Town Council member Hongbin Gu and UNC law student Zachary Boyce for the position.

Saurya Acharya

City & State

Town of Chapel Hill to offer $400 bonuses for fully vaccinated employees

By Madison Ward | August 30

Those who choose not to get vaccinated or refuse to share their vaccination status will be required to submit weekly to COVID-19 testing. Vaccinated employees do not have to get tested regularly.

Ira Wilder

City & State

Gov. Cooper says he supports Carrboro restaurant's decision to check vaccination cards

By Madison Ward | August 26

At Pizzeria Mercato, customers can either show restaurant employees a physical or digital copy of their vaccination card upon entry.

Guillermo Molero, Will Melfi, Madison Ward

News

2021 Oscars

By Guillermo Molero , Will Melfi and Madison Ward | April 25

Arts and Culture Assistant Desk Editor Madison Ward and City and State Writer Guillermo Molero discuss the movies they think will win at the 2021 Oscars.