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Stein, Democrats Campaign at UNC and Call Upon Young Voters for 2024 Election
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited UNC’s campus on Monday to continue Stein’s campaign.
Here’s How to Listen to 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro’s 2024 Candidate Introductions
This election season, 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro spoke with candidates seeking to represent Orange County at different levels of government.
Housing Affordability Is a Key Concern for Orange County Voters This Fall
Affordable housing is a vital issue for voters in the upcoming election, according to some Orange County residents who say the high cost of living pushes them to consider living elsewhere.
Where to Vote Early in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties for the 2024 Elections
Early voting in North Carolina begins this week. Here is what to know to cast your vote in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties.
2024 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina Governor
One of the more fascinating – and at times controversial – 2024 races is North Carolina’s gubernatorial election. Here are the candidates.
What Do The Orange County, Chapel Hill Bond Referendums Mean? Here’s What to Know
More and more people will begin heading to the polls starting Thursday for the 2024 general election, thanks to early voting getting underway and Election Day being less than three weeks away. While most voters' attention will be toward the top of the ballot for the...
2024 Candidate Introductions: U.S. House of Representatives, NC District 4
During this election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for local races representing Orange County. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the community and what they wish...
2024 Candidate Introductions: NC Senate District 23
North Carolina State Senate District 23 is currently represented by Graig Meyer (D), with Lauren Pichardo (R) running against him this fall.
2024 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners
Since the Orange County Commissioners primary election in March, two out of three races have been all but decided before the first ballot could be cast this fall — but District 2 is contested between Phyllis Portie-Ascott and H. Nathan Robinson.
2024 Candidate Introductions: Carrboro Town Council (Special Election)
Carrboro voters will have a special election to a vacant town council seat between Cristóbal Palmer and Isaac Woolsey on their ballots.
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2024 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina House Districts 50 and 56
Orange County is represented by two districts in the North Carolina House: District 56 (Chapel Hill and Carrboro) and District 50 (the rest).
North Carolina Appeals Court Blocks Use of University’s Digital ID for Voting
A North Carolina appeals court on Friday blocked UNC students and employees from providing a digital One Card when voting.
