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Orange County Elected Officials Share Support of Local Families, Speak Out Against ICE Raids

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 18, 2025 | Local Government, National, Safety

Elected officials in Orange County affirmed their support of immigrant community members and...

Berry, Miller-Foushee Reelected to Chapel Hill Town Council; Newcomers Rivers, McMahon Earn Most Votes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 4, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

With the early vote totals and nearly all of Chapel Hill’s precincts reported on Tuesday night, the Chapel Hill Town Council election appears unofficially decided.

2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill Municipal Races

Posted by Staff | Nov 3, 2025 | Candidate Intros, Election

Five candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council are vying for four seats — two of which are open — while the mayor’s election is unopposed.

Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.

The Filing Period for 2025 Local Elections Is Officially Closed. Who Is Running?

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

In this local elections cycle, there are several elected roles for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro on the ballot.

Nonprofit Consultant, Artist Erik Valera to Join Race for 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

After falling short of earning election to the Chapel Hill Town Council two years ago, Erik Valera is preparing to run again.

Viewpoints: A Critical Review of the Power of Good Trouble by Sadie Rose

Posted by Viewpoints | Dec 2, 2024 | Town Square, Viewpoints

Chapel Hill has long been lauded, and demonized, for its progressive values. Its commitment to equity is embedded in policies at all levels, and its embrace of a community engagement plan in 2023 stands as a commitment to inclusion.