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UPDATE: Mebane Resident Charged in Downtown Chapel Hill Gunfire Investigation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 26, 2026 | Development, UNC

‘Keeping People Safe’: North Carolina’s Office of Violence Prevention Reaches 3-Year Anniversary

by Brighton McConnell | Health, State Government

North Carolina’s Office of Violence Prevention recently surpassed its three-year anniversary, continuing to use public health approaches to address the issue of gun violence.

Reports: Judge Declares Accused UNC Campus Shooter Mentally Fit to Stand Trial in Murder Case

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, UNC

Tailei Qi is now competent to stand trial in Zijie Yan’s death, a judge ruled Wednesday. The defense plans to plead not guilty by insanity.

North Carolina Senate Leader, Conservative Architect Phil Berger Concedes Primary Loss

by Associated Press | Election, State Government

North Carolina government’s most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat on Tuesday.

UNC’s Announces Departure Of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Seeks Replacement

by Henry Taylor | Higher Education, Technology, UNC

Jeffrey Bardzell, who was appointed as UNC’s chief artificial intelligence officer and vice provost for AI, will depart the university.

UNC, Duke Educators Among Spring Inductees to North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine

by Brighton McConnell | Mar 24, 2026 | Higher Education, State, UNC

DeVetta Holman-Copeland and Beverly McIver were two of the 12 people who received North Carolina’s highest civilian honor on Mar. 10.

Chapel Hill Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

by Michael Koh | Mar 23, 2026 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill resident Joey Bass won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off game from the North...

‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site

by Emma Cooke | Mar 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government

Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.

Local Government Meetings: March 23-27, 2026

by Brighton McConnell | Mar 23, 2026 | Local Government

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Orange County school board are set to meet after seeing their prior meetings postponed.

Police: Man Arrested, Another Injured After Disturbance in Hillsborough Friday

by Michael Koh | Mar 21, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a Graham man in connection with a disturbance...

Road Closures For Repairs In Hillsborough And Carrboro Begin Monday, Mar. 23

by Henry Taylor | Mar 20, 2026 | Traffic

Starting Monday, Mar. 23, sections of Hillsborough’s Governor Burke Road and Carrboro’s E. Popular Avenue and Roberson Street will be closed as crews conduct repairs.

Following Recount, Bronson’s 25-Vote Lead Holds Over McKee in Orange County District 2 Commissioner Race

by Brighton McConnell | Mar 20, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s recount, the margin between Beth Bronson and Earl McKee...

In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.

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UPDATE: Mebane Resident Charged in Downtown Chapel Hill Gunfire Investigation

‘Keeping People Safe’: North Carolina’s Office of Violence Prevention Reaches 3-Year Anniversary

Reports: Judge Declares Accused UNC Campus Shooter Mentally Fit to Stand Trial in Murder Case

North Carolina Senate Leader, Conservative Architect Phil Berger Concedes Primary Loss

UNC’s Announces Departure Of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Seeks Replacement

UNC, Duke Educators Among Spring Inductees to North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Chapel Hill Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site

Local Government Meetings: March 23-27, 2026

Police: Man Arrested, Another Injured After Disturbance in Hillsborough Friday

Road Closures For Repairs In Hillsborough And Carrboro Begin Monday, Mar. 23

Following Recount, Bronson’s 25-Vote Lead Holds Over McKee in Orange County District 2 Commissioner Race

In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

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