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N. Carolina Governor Vetoes GOP Bill Pushing Primary to June
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Gov. Roy Cooper refused on Friday to delay North Carolina’s primaries by another three weeks to June, vetoing a measure that Republican legislators said would allow them more time to redraw their redistricting plans if the state Supreme...
In Divided Votes, NC Legislature Ok’s Another Primary Delay
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A divided General Assembly agreed Wednesday to delay North Carolina’s already postponed primaries by another three weeks, with Republicans citing uncertainty surrounding their new redistricting maps for the date change. But with the...
Already Delayed, N. Carolina Primary Could Now Move to June
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Republican legislators on Monday announced plans to attempt to further delay the already postponed state primary, responding to worries about timing should the state Supreme Court strike down recent redistricting plans. The...
Judges Let North Carolina GOP Redistricting Plans Stand
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A North Carolina judicial panel refused Tuesday to throw out redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled General Assembly, rejecting arguments that the lines were illegal because they were politically stacked for the GOP. The...
‘American Idol’ Runner-up Aiken Aims for Congress Again
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken announced Monday he’s running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. David Price. In a video announcing his bid in the 6th District, Aiken said...
Top Stories of 2021: Municipal Elections in Orange, Chatham Counties
To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and defined our community’s experience in 2021. These stories and topics affected Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the rest of our region. The importance of local government...
Carrboro Town Council Continues Plans for Special Election to Fill Vacancy
After briefly discussing its call for a special election in 2022, the Carrboro Town Council decided to continue with its method to fill a vacant council seat. The six-member council held a meeting Tuesday night, its final business meeting of the year, and had an...
North Carolina Panel To Hear Redistricting Case Next Month
A three-judge panel will soon hear a case challenging North Carolina’s legislative and congressional maps, according to court filings released Monday afternoon.
NC’s Top Court Halts March Primary Due To Remapping Suits
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday pushed back the March election primaries for legislative, congressional and judicial seats to give state courts time to review lawsuits claiming the Republican-controlled legislature illegally...
Carrboro Town Council Swears In New Mayor, Council Members
Tuesday evening local leaders from across Orange County gathered as Damon Seils became Carrboro’s new mayor and Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Barbara Foushee and Danny Nowell began their new terms as Carrboro town council members.
NC Supreme Court’s No. 2 Justice Won’t Seek Reelection
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson announced on Wednesday that she won’t seek reelection next year, citing mandatory age limits that would significantly curtail her service if she won. State law requires North Carolina...
Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Announces Run For Re-Election
Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford announced that she will be running for re-election in 2021.
