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Young people are voting early at higher rates in 2020 than in previous years

October 30, 2020

Despite low voter turnout rates in previous elections, young people so far are showing up in a big way for the 2020 election.

No tricks or treats: Halloween will look different this year on Franklin Street

October 23, 2020

Town officials are trying to discourage the annual gathering on Franklin Street.

Proposed affordable housing development progresses, but still faces opposition

October 23, 2020

Despite slow progress, the Habitat for Humanity of Orange County continues to work on a mixed use development in Chapel Hill.

New study on eating disorders uses genetics to help with diagnoses and treatments

October 23, 2020

Dr. Cynthia Bulik is leading The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative. She hopes the results will help with eating disorder diagnosis and treatment.

UNC Transgender Health Program hopes to provide a safe environment for medical care

October 23, 2020

The new program consists of a wide network of doctors dedicated to helping transgender people get treatment without harassment or discrimination.

UNC administrators say student free speech is protected, but others aren’t so sure

October 23, 2020

At a virtual panel hosted by the UNC Program for Public Discourse, experts highlighted the importance of free speech on college campuses.

Long lines and COVID-19 precautions mark the start of early voting in Chapel Hill

October 16, 2020

People in masks lined up to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in Chapel Hill. Poll workers said they were regularly sanitizing the polling stations.

Make a plan and vote: Election expert explains what to expect at the polls

October 16, 2020

Gerry Cohen, member of the Wake County Board of Elections, discusses voting tips, social distancing at the polls, and mail-in ballots.

Asymptomatic students can now get tested for COVID-19 on campus

October 16, 2020

UNC is encouraging asymptomatic students to get a free saliva-based COVID-19 test at the Carolina Union’s walk-in testing site.

Rising waters raise concerns: Eastgate Shopping Center businesses still struggle with flooding

October 16, 2020

Some businesses in Eastgate Shopping Center face flooding anytime it rains. Town leaders hope a new storage basin project will help.