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Chapel Hill Woman Wins Jackpot Lottery Prize

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 22, 2024 | News Around Town, State

Patricia Oliver of Chapel Hill won a $226,671 prize off of a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket on Sunday....

North Carolina Republicans Push Through Bill Weakening Incoming Governor and Attorney General

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 21, 2024 | State, State Government

Republican state legislators approved to a series of political power moves to weaken the Democratic officials like the incoming governor.

Chapel Hill Town Staff Recognized for Western NC Helene Recovery Efforts

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 19, 2024 | Instagram, Local Government, Safety, State

Chapel Hill Town Council recently recognized town staff who have traveled to western North Carolina and aided in Hurricane Helene recovery.

North Carolina Democrats Find Electoral Success Further Down the Ballot and Hope To Build on It

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 18, 2024 | Local Election Coverage, State, State Government

Democrats fell short in wresting away North Carolina in the presidential election, but scored significant downballot victories in 2024.

Trying to Vote in Orange County? Here Are Answers to 2024 Election Day Questions

Posted by Staff | Nov 5, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State

General Election Day has arrived in North Carolina. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions for voting in Orange County.

North Carolina Sees Turnout Record with More Than 4.2M Ballots Cast at Early In-Person Voting Sites

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 3, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State

The North Carolina Board of Elections announced Sunday that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites.

Trump Will Rally Backers Every Day Until the Election in North Carolina, A Swing State He Won Twice

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 3, 2024 | Election, National, State

Donald Trump will rally supporters in North Carolina every day until Tuesday’s election, a flurry of late activity in the only swing state that he won in both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.

North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges Are Mobilizing for Nov. 5, Tapping an Activist History

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 2, 2024 | Election, State

In the leadup to Election Day on Tuesday, the North Carolina Black Alliance has been working with each HBCU to mobilize students.

Chatham and Durham Sheriffs, Former Congressman Among Local Dogwood Award Recipients

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 30, 2024 | State

Sheriff Mike Roberson, Sheriff Clarence Birkhead and former U.S. Congressman David Price are among the latest locals to earn a Dogwood Award.

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve $600M More for Helene Recovery, Order More Voting Sites

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 25, 2024 | State, State Government, Weather

North Carolina state lawmakers signed off on a measure Thursday to provide $604 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief.

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