What’s Next for Chapel Hill: Congresswoman Valerie Foushee’s Legislative Priorities and Their Impact

Foushee, who assumed office on January 3rd, 2024, acts as Chapel Hill’s current voice in Washington, representing North Carolina’s 4th congressional district. Compared to other nearby cities, Chapel Hill voters tend to lean more liberal, aligning with Foushee’s role as a Democratic House Representative. As a woman of color and Chapel Hill native, Foushee is best known for championing and amplifying causes such as protecting minority rights and education reform, among many others. When it comes to her vision for the future of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, there are a few key legislative issues she seeks to prioritize through the remainder of her term.

LocalJaya NadellaMarch 25, 2025Local, Foushee, NC PoliticsComment

North Carolina and US Experienced Decreased Voter Turnout in 2024

In the 2024 general election, North Carolina overall experienced decreased voter turnout compared to record numbers in 2020. National trends reflect a similar slight decrease in voter turnout this year, with a one-percent reduction between 2020 and 2024. Orange County evaded such a decrease and voter turnout was nearly the same as in 2020.

Local, Election 2024Elise ChangJanuary 6, 2025Elections, NC Elections, NC Politics, Local, Election 2024Comment

North Carolina’s Voting Period Has Begun: Here’s What to Know When Heading to the Polls

While the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina ended on October 11, 2024, the effort to increase voter turnout continues as we near election day. Early voting began in NC on October 17, 2024, and will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Local, Election 2024Sofia PadovanoOctober 24, 2024NCPOL, NC Politics, NC Elections, Elections, 2024 Election, LocalComment

Former Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at UNC-Chapel Hill: His Views on Protesters, the Presidential Race, and Proactive Listening

“On Wednesday, April 26, UNC Chapel Hill was added to a list of stops made by former Vice President Mike Pence to speak to college students around the nation. Pence spoke before 500 people in the Franklin Porter Graham Student Union’s Great Hall and was greeted by a flurry of applause before he began his speech, titled “Saving America from the Woke Left.” While Mr. Pence, his ideas, and his discourse with the audience were greatly supported and received within the Great Hall, a few hundred feet across from the Student Union a large protest was attended by hundreds of UNC students and members of the local community.“

Editor's Picks, LocalGrace WhittemoreMay 11, 2023Local Politics, Mike Pence, UNC-Chapel Hill, Editor's Pick, NC PoliticsComment

North Carolinians Ready to Kill the Death Penalty

“In December of 2022, the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) launched the “No More Death Row” campaign to end the practice of capital punishment in North Carolina. Last week, the North Carolina Council of Churches and NCCADP released a statement to Governor Roy Cooper, urging him to commute the sentences of all current prisoners on death row within the state.“

Editor's Picks, LocalAlanna PaschallApril 25, 2023Local News, Editor's Pick, Death Penalty, NC PoliticsComment

On the Heels of a Tragedy: North Carolina Legislature Loosens Gun Laws Despite Yet Another Devastating School Shooting

“March 23, 2023, brought yet another horrendous act of gun violence in the United States. A short two days later on March 29, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly was able to pass Senate Bill 41, also known as the Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom and Protections Act. The bill’s most serious implications come in its first section most commonly referred to as the “pistol permit purchase” section, which ends the requirement to obtain a permit from one’s county sheriff before purchasing a handgun.“

Editor's Picks, Local, Opinion, EditorialsGrace WhittemoreApril 24, 2023Opinion, Editorial, Editor's Pick, Local News, NC Politics, NC Gun ControlComment

An Early Look at the Race for North Carolina’s Governor

“North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) announces his candidacy for governor in the 2024 election to replace current Governor Roy Cooper, who is serving his second consecutive term and is therefore ineligible for re-election.“

Local, Editor's PicksAlanna PaschallMarch 25, 2023NC Governor Race, Josh Stein, NC Politics, 2024 Election, Editor's Pick, Local NewsComment