Orange CountyPlans inch forward for closing 2 Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools; 5 on the tableChapel Hill-Carrboro schools could be $3.6 million to $8 million deeper in the hole if enrollment continues to decline.Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The NC zoning law no one saw coming (including many who voted for it)Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM
This NC destination is the No. 1 ‘most desirable’ place to live, US report findsFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Durham suddenly halts zoning code overhaul after property owner lawsuit threatsUpdated February 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Land swap years in the making will create easier entrance to Umstead State ParkFebruary 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
ElectionsOversight, training, public trust at center of Orange County sheriff’s electionUpdated February 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Orange CountySouthern Roots, food and family stories: Mama Dip’s daughter publishes cookbookUpdated February 18, 2026 at 10:33 AM
ElectionsOrange County 2026 primary: Here are the challenges the commissioner candidates seeUpdated February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
ElectionsOrange County sheriff responds to election challenger’s immigration claimsUpdated February 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Orange CountyHousing is key for Orange County voters. What would commissioner candidates do?February 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Orange CountyWhat to know and where to learn more about Orange County’s 2026 primary electionUpdated February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
ElectionsWhat Orange County commissioner candidates would do about taxes, budget gapFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Orange CountySuspended Orange County high school teacher resigns after porn alleged in classUpdated February 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
EducationPlans to close 1 Chapel Hill-Carrboro school and replace 3 could changeUpdated February 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Orange CountyTriangle county asks Congress to reform Homeland Security, seek accountabilityUpdated February 4, 2026 at 9:57 AM
North CarolinaHubert Davis comments on community service and making memories for his playersFebruary 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
LocalIssiah Ross mistrial: What happens to case accusing him of murdering 14-year-old?Updated January 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
CrimeOrange County jury finds Ross guilty of 1 teen’s murder but splits on 2nd killingUpdated January 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Orange CountyDevin Clark’s family remembers his kindness and a last conversation that ‘haunts’Updated January 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Orange CountyOrange County assistant DA 'relieved' to get a measure of accountabilityJanuary 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Orange CountyIssiah Ross guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Devin Clark's death; mistrial declared in Woods' caseUpdated January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
CrimeOrange County jury reaches partial decision in trial of man accused in teens’ deathsUpdated January 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Orange CountyOrange County jury reaches partial verdict in teen murdersUpdated January 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM
EducationWhat we know about UNC’s Carolina North live-work-learn campus, Smith CenterJanuary 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
HomepageIssiah Ross trial live updates: Orange County murder case goes to the juryUpdated January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Orange CountyIssiah Ross testifies 2022 shooting of teen in Orange County was self-defenseUpdated January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Orange CountyUNC launches Carolina North plan for tech, housing, shops. What about basketball?Updated January 22, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Orange CountyIssiah Ross testifies 2022 shooting of teen in Orange County was self-defenseJanuary 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM
