Stay tuned throughout the day (and night) for live election coverage from The Daily Tar Heel. Our live election results page will be making its return, and stories on the races will be out this evening!

My latest for the The Daily Tar Heel — Go read to learn more about the challenges of accessing non-English voting resources.

Polls have closed, and results are rolling in. Follow along this thread for election updates, and see our live election results pages below! dailytarheel.com/article/2024/0…

I am so excited that this day is finally here! The The Daily Tar Heel had the honor of partnering with college newsrooms across NC to cover the mental health crisis. Thank you to the Solutions Journalism Network for funding this collaborative. Check it out: dailytarheel.com/article/2024/0…

So far this year, the Chapel Hill Town Council has held only three regular meetings and has heard no new development project proposals. Read the full story: "Chapel Hill Town Council sees fewer proposed developments, meetings to start year" bit.ly/3Jjfsn6

Good evening! I'm Maddie Policastro and I will be covering tonight's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.

My latest (and first story of the semester!) for the The Daily Tar Heel —

I am currently working on an article for the The Daily Tar Heel and I would love to speak with educators, faculty and community members impacted by the CHCCS Board's Reduction in Force Plan. Please feel free to DM or email me at [email protected] if you want to talk!

Good evening everyone! I'm Maddie Policastro and I will be covering tonight's Orange County Board of Education meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.

I am currently working on an article for the The Daily Tar Heel about Hurricane Helene’s impact on WNC, especially for students and Orange County community members from the area. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are interested in sharing your experiences.

My latest for the The Daily Tar Heel. Thank you so much to everyone who trusted me with their stories during this difficult time.

I am currently working on an article for the The Daily Tar Heel and I would love to speak with someone who has used an absentee ballot in a previous election to learn more about their experiences. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are interested in talking.

I am currently working on a story for Carolina Connection and I would love to speak with someone in WNC whose ability to vote has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are interested in talking.

A new paper has hit the blue boxes this morning! Our 2024 Election Preview is available around campus and online and it's filled with stories about local candidates to artificial intelligence impacting voters. Take a read 🗞️ bit.ly/3YfSMLl

Good evening everyone! I'm Maddie Policastro and I will be covering tonight's Orange County BOCC work session. The work session is set to begin at 7 p.m.

On Dec. 30, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a Brownfields Agreement to the Town of Chapel Hill. Read the full story: "DEQ's Brownfields Agreement includes revisions from community feedback" bit.ly/42mTudq

Good evening everyone! I'm Maddie Policastro and I will be covering tonight's Carrboro Town Council Meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.

North Carolina Republicans just made it easier for people, including teenagers, to carry a concealed weapon. But Democrats like Gov. Josh Stein might be able to block it. Cardinal & Pine intern Maddie Policastro breaks down what you need to know.

Good evening, everyone! I'm Maddie Policastro, and I will be covering tonight's Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Meeting. The Board has moved into open session.

Now running for reelection, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson said one major takeaway from her first term as mayor has been fostering a better understanding of the role of UNC in the community. Read the full story. bit.ly/43n8tno