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2026 Election Round-Up: Read Up on Local and National Races in North Carolina

Posted by Staff | Nov 4, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, National

Tuesday marked Election Day across the nation, with several races in North Carolina drawing...

Richard Ojeda Projected to Unseat Rep. Richard Hudson, Win Election to U.S. House

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, National

Democratic challenger Richard Ojeda is projected to unseat incumbent Republican Richard Hudson and win election to the U.S. House.

Democrat Valerie Foushee Projected to Win Third Term in U.S. House for North Carolina’s 4th District

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, National

Democrat Valerie Foushee has won re-election to the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina’s 4th District.

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Projected to Defeat Michael Whatley, Win U.S. Senate Seat

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, National

Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has defeated Michael Whatley to win election to the United States Senate.

Photo Gallery: Roy Cooper Holds “Get Out The Vote” Concert at New Cat’s Cradle Venue

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 24, 2026 | Election, Entertainment, National

The concert featured performances from Watchhouse, Karly Hartzman, Hiss Golden Messenger, Viv & Riley, Tift Merritt and Davie Circle.

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 20, 2026 | 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.

Senate Passes College Sports Bill That Would Rein in Athlete Payments and Transfers

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 29, 2026 | National, Sports

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in the industry.

UNC Among Top 5 Public Universities in 2027 Rankings, Falls From Top ‘Best Value’ Spot

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 22, 2026 | Higher Education, National, UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill placed in the top 5 of public universities once again in the latest U.S. News...

Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 19, 2026 | National, State

During a stop in North Carolina, Trump referenced one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied on racist tropes.

Federal, AI Tech Leaders to Visit Chapel Hill for G20 Event; Town Warns of Increased Security

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2026 | Business, National, Safety

The G20 Innovation Ministerial is set to be held at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill on September 1-2, welcoming prominent tech figures.

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