Rage Against the Machines
As parents and schools consider limits on technology in the classroom, Granville County has emerged as a leader.
Detention Officers Denied Immunity in Orange County Jail Death
A federal appellate court ruled that two detention officers sued for their role in Maurice King’s death can go to trial.
Amid Enrollment Declines, Public Schools Reckon With Potential Closures
Even districts in the state’s most affluent and growing areas are under pressure. Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders now confront an impossible choice.
UNC-Chapel Hill to Develop ‘Full-Blown Satellite Campus’ at Carolina North
Chancellor Lee Roberts announced plans to develop roughly 230 acres of land north of the main campus.
Why UNC-CH Revived a Plan to Merge Library and Data Science
Many questions remain about UNC-Chapel Hill’s plan to merge the schools of Data Science and Society and Information and Library Science.
Is Duke Energy Liable for Climate-Related Property Damage?
The town of Carrboro filed suit against Duke Energy last year, alleging the utility has promoted a decades-long climate deception campaign.
Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a program that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.
More Orange County Coverage
Big Name in Small-scale Farming
Ten Mothers in Cedar Grove sets the “gold standard” for produce subscription programs.
Spoons Out
Hillsborough-based nut butter company Big Spoon Roasters reached out to Big Spoon Sauce Co., a small California chili crisp purveyor, alleging trademark infringement. Then things got ugly.
Suit Alleges Deadly Indifference At Orange County Jail
Five years ago, Maurice King died while in custody on federal charges. His mother is fighting to make sure someone is held responsible.
Neighborly Dispute Over Vultures Puts Wildlife Feeding in the Spotlight
One couple says the birds came with their house. Their neighbors say the duo won’t stop feeding the scavengers, and the town has weighed in.
Take Me To The Water
In the six years since it was legalized, aquamation—or disposing of bodies through alkaline hydrolysis—has become increasingly popular.
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