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Antonio Alanís, the full-time artist at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary, paints the "Mi Comunidad de FPGB" mural on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

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Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

By Madison Ward | Aug. 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.

Former city and state assistant editor Madison Ward as a child. Ward is studying abroad this semester and takes this week's Office DJ to detail the experience. Photo courtesy of Madison Ward.

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Office DJ: Getting aux on the London Eye

By Madison Ward | Jan. 9, 2022

"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.

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

By Guillermo Molero and Madison Ward | Jan. 2, 2022

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

A vaccine dose lies ready to be administered in the Student Union on March 31, 2021. As North Carolina began to allow college students to receive coronavirus vaccines, UNC opened a clinic on campus where students can receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Abe Loven

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

By Madison Ward | Dec. 17, 2021

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

Former Chief Justice and Senate candidate Chery Beasley answers student questions in the pit on Sept. 8, hosted by the UNC Young Democrats.

Calli Westra

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

By Madison Ward | Dec. 16, 2021

“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.“

Pam Hemminger, mayor of Chapel Hill, speaks at a press conference Thursday, during which Chapel Hill police announced that an arrest has been made in the investigation of Faith Hedgepeth's murder in 2012.

Ira Wilder

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

By Madison Ward | Nov. 30, 2021

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.

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils was elected mayor of Carrboro on Nov. 2. He speaks with community members at an election party at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro on election night.

Helen McGinnis

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

By Madison Ward | Nov. 3, 2021

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.

Incumbent Pam Hemminger was re-elected as mayor of Chapel Hill on Tuesday. This will be Hemminger’s 4th term.

Caroline Bittenbender

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

By Madison Ward | Nov. 2, 2021

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.

DTH Photo Illustration. UNC students will participate in a study over the summer to determine how effective the Moderna vaccine is at reducing COVID-19 transmission.

Saurya Acharya

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

By Madison Ward | Aug. 30, 2021

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.

Gabe Barker, the owner and chef of Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro, speaks Thursday after the restaurant implemented a vaccination requirement. Rep. Verla Insko and Gov. Roy Cooper look on.

Ira Wilder

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

By Madison Ward | Aug. 26, 2021

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

Will Melfi, Guillermo Molero, Madison Ward

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2021 Oscars

By Will Melfi , Guillermo Molero and Madison Ward | Apr. 25, 2021

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.

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Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

Office DJ: Getting aux on the London Eye

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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