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With Defense Bringing No Additional Evidence in Hedgepeth Murder Trial, Here Are Highlights from the Testimony

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 21, 2026 | Crime

A Local Man Built a Board Game During Cancer Treatment. It’s Now Named ‘Family Game of The Year’

by Henry Taylor | Business, Entertainment

“Making Monsters” will be on display and available to try next Wednesday at Chapel Hill’s new Barnes & Noble location at University Place.

UNC Reaches Deal with Trump Administration’s Justice Department to End Civil Rights Investigations

by Brighton McConnell | Higher Education, National, UNC

UNC agreed to terms outlined by both departments to curb race-based considerations in admissions practices and strengthen policies responding to antisemitism.

Pittsboro Reviews First Section Design Plans for Chatham Park’s South Village

by Emma Cooke | Development, Local Government

Pittsboro’s Board of Commissioners recently saw the first Section Design Plans for Chatham Park’s...

Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Local Government

This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill’s LUMO.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22

by Michael Koh | Oct 17, 2026 | Health, Local Government

Orange County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center...

Early Voting in the 2026 General Election: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

by Emma Cooke | Oct 17, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Early voting for North Carolina’s general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.

2026 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina General Assembly Races

by Staff | Oct 15, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

Orange and Chatham Counties only have a pair of contested North Carolina General Assembly seats this fall: N.C. House 56 and N.C. Senate 23.

Forensic Scientist Testifies Salguero-Olivares’ DNA Found on Murder Weapon, Faith Hedgepeth’s Body

by Henry Taylor | Oct 15, 2026 | Crime

Both the prosecution and the defense spent the day on testimony from forensic scientist and DNA expert Erin Ermish.

Carrboro to Explore Possibility of Merging Police Force, Department with Chapel Hill’s

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 15, 2026 | Local Government, Safety

Could Carrboro and Chapel Hill share a police department and resources? The local governments are discussing the feasibility of a merger.

Hillsborough Mayor Calls for Release of 19-Year-Old Orange High School Graduate Detained by ICE

by Michael Koh | Oct 15, 2026 | Local Government

Hillsborough mayor Mark Bell has issued a statement in support of 19-year-old Isaac Gallegos, an...

Pittsboro Preschool Employee Facing More Than a Dozen Child Abuse Charges

by Michael Koh | Oct 15, 2026 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

An employee of the Amazing Explorers Academy preschool at Pittsboro is facing several charges of...

Roy Cooper Campaign to Host ‘Get Out the Vote Concert’ in Carrboro. Here’s What Bands Are Playing

by Michael Koh | Oct 14, 2026 | Election, Entertainment, State

Former North Carolina governor and 2026 U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper will be hosting a “Get Out the Vote Concert” in Carrboro.

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With Defense Bringing No Additional Evidence in Hedgepeth Murder Trial, Here Are Highlights from the Testimony

A Local Man Built a Board Game During Cancer Treatment. It’s Now Named ‘Family Game of The Year’

UNC Reaches Deal with Trump Administration’s Justice Department to End Civil Rights Investigations

Pittsboro Reviews First Section Design Plans for Chatham Park’s South Village

Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22

Early Voting in the 2026 General Election: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

2026 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina General Assembly Races

Forensic Scientist Testifies Salguero-Olivares’ DNA Found on Murder Weapon, Faith Hedgepeth’s Body

Carrboro to Explore Possibility of Merging Police Force, Department with Chapel Hill’s

Hillsborough Mayor Calls for Release of 19-Year-Old Orange High School Graduate Detained by ICE

Pittsboro Preschool Employee Facing More Than a Dozen Child Abuse Charges

Roy Cooper Campaign to Host ‘Get Out the Vote Concert’ in Carrboro. Here’s What Bands Are Playing

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