The Carolinas Emerge as New Population Boom States. Affordability and Lifestyle Drive Growth Posted by Associated Press | Feb 4, 2026 | National, State Written by MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Move over Florida and Texas. The United States has... Read More
Hundreds March in Carrboro to Protest ICE, Honor Minnesota Shooting Victim Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 12, 2026 | National Orange County community members lined the sidewalks to walk from Carrboro Town Commons to Weaver Street Market in solemn protest. Read More
U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee On 2026 Midterms, 2025 In Congress, AI Discussions, And More Posted by Staff | Dec 30, 2025 | National, State NC District 04 Rep. Foushee joined Aaron Keck to discuss her future in Congress and important next steps for Democrats. Read More
Top Stories of 2025: Immigration Enforcement Operation Scares, Rallies Orange County Community Posted by Staff | Dec 25, 2025 | National, Top Stories of 2025 While no arrests were reported in Orange County, the impact of immigration enforcement operations were clearly felt by community members. Read More
‘Who Are We Targeting?’: Unpacking and Examining Impacts of ICE’s N.C. Operations Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 3, 2025 | Crime, National, Safety The Orange County community felt the impact of federal immigration officers’ presence. Weeks later, people are still unpacking their emotions. Read More
Carrboro Adopts Downtown Area Plan, Passes Resolution Supporting Immigrant Communities Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2025 | Development, Local Government, National, Safety The Carrboro Town Council approved its Downtown Area Plan on Tuesday night, as well as a resolution in support of its immigrant community. Read More
Local Chamber, Home Builders Association Share Resources for Employers Amid Federal Immigration Crackdown Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2025 | Business, National, Safety In response to immigration enforcement officers’ presence this week, Orange County businesses and employers are taking different approaches. Read More
ICE Has Arrived In The Triangle. Here’s A Guide of Resources to Use Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 18, 2025 | Crime, National, Safety United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, officers and Border Patrol agents are... Read More
Orange County Elected Officials Share Support of Local Families, Speak Out Against ICE Raids Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 18, 2025 | Local Government, National, Safety Elected officials in Orange County affirmed their support of immigrant community members and... Read More
NC Sen. Graig Meyer on State and Federal Impasses, Healthcare Premiums, And The Redistricting Battle Posted by Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | National, State Government North Carolina District 23 Sen. and Democrat Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the ongoing impasse at the state legislature. Read More