Hey, y’all we are sharing a July 12 press release from the Town of Chapel Hill because we frequently cover playgrounds and splash pads, and will update this as we learn more. The area in question is around the public art between Camelot and the parking lot. The Town of Chapel Hill has closed one […]
We’re raising $10,000 for PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro
The federal government is a dumpster ?. The NCGA is terrifying. Local is where we can move quickly, help our community thrive, and track our progress. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. And we’re going to work together on this: PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro needs $10,000 to bridge a significant gap in […]
Voter ID rules in NC: What you need to know to vote in North Carolina in 2024
This post was reviewed by Gerry Cohen. North Carolina voters will be required to show photo ID when they check in to vote this fall. Voters who vote by mail will be asked to include a photocopy of an acceptable ID when returning their ballot by mail. What photo ID can I use to vote […]
Why are North Carolina Democrats in the General Assembly helping Republicans with their election plan?
Those in the United States illegally or who aren’t citizens are not able to vote in federal elections. The law is clear. And North Carolina’s Constitution explicitly lays out who can vote in Article VI. Despite that this is a non-issue based on conspiracies, North Carolina Republicans voted to place an amendment on this November’s […]
Worried about DMV wait times? You can get a free voter ID every Tuesday through August 27 in Chapel Hill
This November’s upcoming election will require voters to present photo ID. There are a number of photo IDs you can use, including your driver’s license, a passport, a free photo ID card from a county Board of Elections office, or a school or public employee ID from the following list of schools and institutions. Orange […]
BREAKING: Venus Flytrap Specialty License Plate Finally Approved
Our long state specialty license plate nightmare has ended! After years of advocacy by horticultural fans, the Venus Flytrap speciality license plate has been added to the list of approved specialty license plates; according to the North Carolina Botanical Garden, they will be sent to the 794 people who have preordered them and then will […]