Across Chapel Hill, coverage here takes in municipal government decisions, election results, public policy and civic issues. Reporting covers town council activity and the development of local ordinances.
The U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th district discussed affordability, AI regulation, and voting rights with about 30 students in person.
Live Poll
Do you trust local officials to actually deliver on college affordability and student housing?
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize affordable housing construction even if it requires reducing existing tree canopy?
The Town Council rezoned a four-acre site for a new fire station and affordable housing project.
Town Council heard public comment on a draft rewrite of its zoning rules that would allow more varied housing types.
Undergraduate Senate Bill 193 would create a tracker in the UNC Board of Elections so prospective candidates can monitor electronic petition signatures.
Live Poll
Should official university student organizations maintain strict non-partisanship on social media?
The student-run institute is under scrutiny for partisan social media replies that conflict with its nonpartisan mission.
Live Poll
Do you believe everyday citizens have a personal responsibility to hold their elected leaders accountable?
The former White House press secretary shared insights on government communication and responding to disinformation.
Reporting here centers on public meetings, council votes, budget allocations and administrative policy changes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Civic life in this area is shaped by the intersection of institutional interests and the interests of the residents who live there. Municipal budget discussions and land use regulations are the most common subjects to influence the local political landscape.
