CrimeWhat to watch for as Hedgepeth murder case returns to court Tuesday, approaches trialA hearing this week could determine how many of the remaining legal battles unfold in public in the lead-up to the trial this fall.June 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Crime2 men found dead in car. NC court records say it may have been ‘authorized’ by a gangUpdated June 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Orange CountyChapel Hill-Carrboro school board votes to close a schoolUpdated June 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Orange CountyParents implore Chapel Hill-Carrboro to reconsider big June vote on school closureUpdated May 22, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Orange CountyChapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough hold line on tax rate, but costs are risingUpdated May 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Orange CountyOrange County manager seeks hefty tax hike to pay rising costs, construction debtUpdated May 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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