Orange County
Jade Wilson
Federal Judge Rules UNC-Chapel Hill Can Continue to Consider Race in Admissions
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs found that race "is not a defining feature" in the university's admissions and that UNC had made efforts to consider "race-neutral" admission strategies. Read more
Oct. 19, 2021
Walter Hussman Returns as UNC's Journalism School Faces Crisis of Values, Diversity
The mega-donor’s ‘hush-hush homecoming’ reignites concern among faculty members. Read more
Oct. 15, 2021
Chapel Hill’s Election Will Chart Its Course for Growth
Will a pro-development slate usher in a denser, more diverse future? Or will neighborhood activists bent on preserving the town’s character stifle progress? Read more
Oct. 13, 2021
The Vaccination Rate in Orange County Isn't as Good as Previously Thought
DHHS said in a press release that information provided from the CDC from several entities was based on where people got their shots rather than on where they lived. New revisions correct that. Read more
Oct. 04, 2021
Search for New UNC Journalism School Dean Commences in Aftermath of Hannah-Jones Controversy
The shift in leadership comes at a time when students, faculty members, alumni and the university’s governing bodies are all debating the school’s direction and values. Read more
Oct. 01, 2021
In New Video, Chapel Hill Officials Are Really Excited About the Town's East Rosemary Redevelopment Project
It's not just about a parking deck! Read more
Oct. 01, 2021
Exclusive: Chapel Hill Council Member Allen Buansi Will Run for Rep. Insko’s State House Seat
Buansi has led several initiatives in Chapel Hill, including a criminal justice debt program, affordable housing projects, and a community initiative to reimagine public safety. Read more
Sep. 27, 2021
Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Discuss Staffing Concerns in Joint Meeting
“I probably can't even put it into words how hard our staff is working. Being an educator was challenging before the pandemic, but now our staff is often stretched in different ways.” Read more
Sep. 24, 2021
Jade Wilson
New Fee Hike Spurs UNC-CH Students to Seek More and Better Health, Public Safety Services
“When student fees are being used, students should always be part of the process of deciding how those fees will be used. And the question always needs to be, ‘are student fees being used in a way that empowers the campus community?’” Read more
Sep. 23, 2021
Suspect In Custody for 2012 Murder of UNC-Chapel Hill Student Faith Hedgepeth
Chapel Hill police this morning arrested a 28-year-old Durham man in connection with Hedgepeth's killing and charged him with first degree murder. Read more
Sep. 16, 2021
