Local U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee Boycotts Trump’s Congressional Address, Citing President’s Lies Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2025 | Instagram, National, State Orange, Durham and Chatham County’s U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee did not attend President Donald Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday evening. Read More
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene Relief in North Carolina Passes Key Hurdle Posted by Associated Press | Feb 27, 2025 | State, State Government Another $500 million to be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts earned unanimous approval in the North Carolina House on Tuesday. Read More
Economists Predict Modest North Carolina Surplus, But Warn More Tax Cuts Will Curb Revenues Posted by Associated Press | Feb 16, 2025 | State, State Government North Carolina officials project a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year, but warned expected tax cuts mean lower collections are ahead. Read More
‘Everybody’s Fighting the Cold’: Helene Survivors Struggle To Find Housing for the Winter Posted by Henry Taylor | Feb 4, 2025 | Housing, State, Weather Many Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina are living in campers and trailers this winter as temporary housing. Read More
Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 30, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, Nonprofit, State After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its control. Read More
UNC Health, Duke Health Partner for Future Children’s Health Campus, 500-Bed Hospital Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2025 | Health, Instagram, State, UNC The Triangle’s preeminent healthcare systems announced a partnership to help advance a $2 billion children’s health campus in North Carolina. Read More
Rep. Robert Reives Discusses New Leadership in North Carolina’s General Assembly Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 17, 2025 | State, State Government As the North Carolina General Assembly started the 2025 legislative session, leadership in both chambers and parties features some new faces. Read More
Orange County Schools’ Jason Johnson Named Regional Principal of the Year, State Finalist Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 16, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Jason Johnson, the principal for Orange High School, was named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Central Regional Principal of the Year. Read More
No More Coal? Chapel Hill Prepares for Hearing on UNC’s Co-Gen Plant and Potential New Fuel Source Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 15, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, State, UNC Chapel Hill Town Hall will host a hearing on Thursday to take comments on a potential alternative fuel source for UNC’s cogeneration plant. Read More
‘It’s Unheard Of’: Voting Rights Advocates Slam GOP Effort To Toss Out Votes in Supreme Court Race Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 14, 2025 | Election, Instagram, State, State Government Common Cause NC’s Bob Phillips discusses the ongoing battle over a State Supreme Court seat – including an unprecedented legal challenge. Read More