Longtime Chatham County Educator Wins $10 Million Lottery Prize
The North Carolina Education Lottery office revealed that Jean Johnson, who teaches in Chatham County, is the winner of a $10 million prize.
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As North Carolina Sues VinFast Over Stalled Plant, Here’s A Timeline of the Chatham County Project
More than four years after the initial announcement of plans for Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast to establish a U.S. base in Chatham County, little progress on construction of the plant has been made.
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Major UNC Alumnus, Donor Announces Plans to Give Away North Carolina Boat Company’s Proceeds
Eddie Smith Jr., a UNC alumnus and major donor, is cementing the spirit and philanthropic efforts of his company, Grady-White Boats.
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Corporate Tax Cuts, Prediction Market Leeway, and Underfunding Education: Why Orange County’s Legislators Voted Against NC’s Budget
All three of Orange County’s state representatives voted against North Carolina’s updated budget, citing issues with its contents and construction.
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Gov. Stein Signs North Carolina Budget Into Law, Updating Spending Plan After Nearly 3 Years
North Carolina’s budget drought ended on Tuesday morning, as Gov. Josh Stein took action on a $34.3 billion appropriations package.
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Orange County Musicians Billy Strayhorn, Arrogance To Be Inducted Into NC Music Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame’s 2026 class includes Hillsborough jazz legend Billy Strayhorn and Chapel Hill rock pioneers Arrogance.
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UNC Hospitals Names Former UVA Medical Center Leader as Incoming President
UNC Health announced on Tuesday its selection of Min Lee to become president of UNC Hospitals later this summer.
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Gov. Stein Appoints Orange County Residents, Including Sheriff, to Advisory Boards
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein appointed five Orange County community members to the Historic Hillsborough Commission and two other boards.
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Gov. Josh Stein’s Office Honors 2 Local Volunteers With Service Awards
Two volunteers working in Orange and Chatham County were recently honored on the state level by North Carolina’s governor.
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Chapel Hill-Headquartered Insurance Agency Earns Statewide Award, Top 3 Recognition
The local property and casualty insurance agency All About Insurance was recently awarded the Sapphire Agency Award by Auto-Owners Insurance.
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