Local Leaders Eye 2015 NCGA With Cautious Optimism
Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt says during the last legislative session, some members of the General Assembly declared war on North Carolina’s cities.
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Foushee, Meyer, Insko Easily Win State House And Senate Seats
Democratic incumbents swept away their Republican challengers in three local races for State House and Senate.
Read More9/11 Memorial Scheduled in Downtown Hillsborough
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 will be remembered at a ceremony hosted by Orange County on Thursday, on the front lawn of the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Hillsborough.
Read MoreDemocrats Outraise GOP In Race For Local NCGA Seats
Local Democrats running for state House and Senate seats are outstripping their Republican opponents when it comes to campaign fundraising.
Read MoreNCGA Candidates Forum Held at NC Central University
Seven General Assembly candidates, all but one of them Democrats, answered questions and gave brief campaign speeches to an audience at NC Central University Wednesday night.
Read MoreOn July 4, Remembering Our Civil Rights Legacy
Chapel Hill and Carrboro are both holding events this week to commemorate America’s centuries-long fight for equality.
Read MoreThree NCGA Legislators From Orange Give a Preview of the Short Session
The short session of the North Carolina General Assembly begins Wednesday. Three state legislators from Orange County, all Democrats, spoke recently with WCHL about their expectations for this session.
Read MoreLocal Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking for SECU Community House
Community members and community leaders joined together Monday to break ground on a new residential facility for homeless men.
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Teachers Need Raises To Stay
A bipartisan panel of four state legislators listened to teachers, parents, and students voice their frustrations about low teacher pay, in front of a packed auditorium at Culbreth Middle School on Monday night.
Read MoreEducation Town Hall: Salary
Four North Carolina legislators will hear the financial concerns of educators and members of the community Monday night at Culbreth Middle School.
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