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Orange County holds Veterans Day ceremony

Orange County hosted its Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday morning.

Board tosses complaint over Orange County elections official's social media posts about immigrants

The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint that sought to remove an Orange County elections official over a series of social media posts critical of people who aren't fluent in English.

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Person County speaks with property owner after massive college party

A massive, off-campus party in Timberlake celebrating North Carolina Central University's homecoming quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees. It forced law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.

Organizer apologizes to Person County leaders after party gets out of hand

A massive North Carolina Central University homecoming party in Timberlake quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees, forcing law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.

WRAL Investigates the push for solutions to farm parties

WRAL Investigates on similar parties in Orange and Person counties, which resulted in charges related to underage drinking for partygoers and a property owner. The venues are different, but the concerns are the same.

Four injured in car crash after Person County party, driver charged with DWI

The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.

No charges for unsanctioned university's homecoming party; driver in crash faces DWI charge

The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.

Bill Belichick's coaching debut brings business boom to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street

Bill Belichick's collegiate coaching debut has ignited excitement in Chapel Hill, boosting local businesses on Franklin Street. With visitors flocking to the game, stores and eateries brace for a busy season.

Tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Orange County causes miles-long traffic backup

A tractor-trailer crashing down an embankment on I-85 East between Durham and Hillsborough caused a significant traffic backup for miles.

UNC student opens up about crash that killed his parents

UNC student Noah Nunney opens up for the first time after his parents died in a car crash in Orange County just one week ago. The couple had just dropped their son off on campus.

UNC student speaks for the first time a week after his parents died in an Orange County crash

A week after a crash left Cleveland educators Donald and Maria Nunney dead, their son, UNC student Noah Nunney, shares his emotional journey of grief and resilience. He finds hope in the recovery of his siblings and the overwhelming community support, as a GoFundMe raises over $300K.

Triangle conservation group sues farm, hoping to halt amphitheater plans

The conflict surrounding agritourism in North Carolina escalates as the Triangle Land Conservancy sues six Orange County properties, including Union Grove Farm, over alleged breaches of conservation agreements. Central to the dispute is Union Grove's plan to build a 2,500-seat amphitheater.

Triangle conservation group sues farm

The conflict surrounding agritourism in North Carolina escalates as the Triangle Land Conservancy sues six Orange County properties, including Union Grove Farm, over alleged breaches of conservation agreements. Central to the dispute is Union Grove's plan to build a 2,500-seat amphitheater.

SBA disaster loans available for NC counties hit by tropical depression Chantal

Governor Josh Stein announced a major relief effort for North Carolina residents affected by Tropical Depression Chantal, as the Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for eight counties.

Parks in Durham, Orange counties remain closed weeks after Chantal

Damage from Tropical Storm Chantal in the Triangle means some parks and trails won't reopen for longer than a year. At Eno River State Park, the timeline to reopen is uncertain.

NC fire captain makes flood rescues as her home flooded during Chantal

A White Cross Volunteer Fire Department captain is picking up the pieces after her home flooded last weekend while helping other victims in the midst of Tropical Depression Chantal.

NC fire captain rescues flood victims as her home flooded during Chantal

A White Cross Volunteer Fire Department captain is picking up the pieces after her home flooded last weekend while helping other victims in the midst of Tropical Depression Chantal.

Gov. Stein talks Chapel Hill flooding as town tries to rebound from Chantal

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein talks about a newly issued State of Emergency for central North Carolina to boost recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal in towns like Chapel Hill.

Law under the microscope for farm parties now at the heart of farm amphitheater discussion

In a decision issued last month, Orange County's Planning and Inspections Director told Union Grove Farm that it could not proceed with plans to build an amphitheater, determining that it "is not a form of agritourism."

Chapel Hill faces $26.5M repairs after Chantal devastates local properties

Chapel Hill released an updated estimate for the cost of repairs following the recent tropical depression, totaling approximately $26.5 million. This figure contributes to the broader $30 million estimate for Orange County as a whole.

Hillsborough leaders meet to discuss costly Chantal recovery

The town of Hillsborough is one of dozens of communities in North Carolina that lost FEMA funding that would've helped with flooding mitigation.

NC sues FEMA after agency cut $200 million for infrastructure ravaged by recent flooding

North Carolina is among 20 states seeking an emergency court decision to reinstate the funds, arguing FEMA unlawfully halted a program Congress had already funded.

How will Orange County pay for about $30 million in Chantal flooding repairs?

Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs from Chantal will be about $30 million.

FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix critical infrastructure before next major weather event

Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs from Chantal will be about $30 million.

Water service in Hillsborough restored, boil water notice lifted after unprecedented flooding

The town of Hillsborough is actively working to restore full water and sewer services after flash flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal caused widespread damage, including raw sewage spilling into the Eno River and contaminating the town's drinking water supply.