Karen Piplani died peacefully at home in Chapel Hill, NC on Feb 15, 2025 after a long illness. She was with her daughter, Mira, and husband, Ratan (Ray), at the time of her passing. She was born in 1941 to Christian Elmore...
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There are many contentious issues currently being discussed on the UNC campus. But perhaps none...
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Did you know SORS is completely staffed by volunteers? It’s true! In this issue, we highlight some of our EMS Division members and learn what motivates them to take volunteer shifts on top of their work and school obligations.
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With the current Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton retiring from the role after 12 years, the race to replace him is on.
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Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, who are running for the U.S. House in North Carolina District 4, answer our questions about their campaigns.
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The Chatham County Board of Commissioners sees contested Democratic primaries in Districts 3 and 5 seats on the ballot for this spring.
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As the Orange County Schools district grapples with many of the same challenges other public schools are in North Carolina, four seats on the Board of Education are up for grabs in 2026.
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After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.
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Valentine’s Day gets most of the attention, but anyone who’s been in a real relationship knows that love is so much more than a single evening. It’s a sequence. A progression.
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Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL’s annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
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