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Local volunteer, advocate Mae McLendon dies at 75
Mae McLendon, a lifelong public servant, committed advocate and respected community member, died on March 17 at the age of 75 in Carrboro. Mae McLendon was born on Aug. 6, 1950, to parents Amos and Martha McLendon in Red Springs, N.C, in Robeson County. McLendon was the youngest of three girls, the baby of the family, with two older sisters, Hattie Miles and Helen Galbreath. Mae McLendon is survived by her daughter Anissa McLendon and Galbreath.
Voters drop years-long battle over N.C. Senate map after Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act
City & State The North Carolina Legislative Building sits in Raleigh on Monday, April 24, 2023. Assistant City & State Editor May 13, 2026, 9:09 PM Two voters who argued North Carolina’s Senate Map was illegally drawn dropped their appeal in federal court Monday following a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited racial gerrymandering claims under the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965. Rep.
Judge upholds North Carolina's 2023 same-day voting law despite concerns of discrimination
News Apr 13, 2026, 9:46 AM After being challenged as unconstitutional and discriminatory, Senate Bill 747 was upheld by federal judge Thomas D. Schroeder in March. Enacted by the N.C. General Assembly in 2023 over then-Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, SB 747 makes numerous changes to state election laws. In vetoing, Cooper claimed the bill would create barriers, specifically against eligible young and non-white voters, to practice their constitutional right.
North Carolina reviews proposal for PFAS regulations, but advocates say it's not enough
City & State Apr 10, 2026, 1:54 AM With North Carolina’s internationally recognized status as a hotspot for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance pollution, the Environmental Management Commission at the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing a new proposal regarding regulation rules in monitoring and minimizing these pollutants.
Local volunteer, advocate Mae Mclendon dies at 75
City & State Carrboro resident Mae McLendon was one of two recipients of the Pauli-Murray award in 2020. Photo courtesy of Mae McLendon. Mar 27, 2026, 2:39 AM Mae McLendon, a lifelong public servant, committed advocate and respected community member, died on March 17 at the age of 75 in Carrboro. Mae McLendon was born on Aug. 6, 1950, to parents Amos and Martha McLendon in Red Springs, North Carolina in Robeson County.
Chapel Hill passed a resolution supporting immigrants — but it wasn't what the community requested
City & State Chapel Hill Town Hall sits on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Mar 11, 2026, 1:32 AM Amid uncertainty of what and when Town action would take place surrounding immigrant support, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a resolution reinforcing the Fourth and Fifth amendments of the U.S. Constitution and civil rights in the community on March 4.
Q&A: Orange County Schools Board of Education candidate Brian Edwards discusses technical education
City & State Photo courtesy of Brian Edwards. Feb 24, 2026, 8:32 PM The Daily Tar Heel’s Elise Strickland spoke with Orange County Schools Board of Education candidate Brian Edwards about his experience and aspirations for the role. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. The Daily Tar Heel: What do you want voters to know about you? Brian Edwards: I want voters to know that I am a 2007 graduate of Orange High School. I’ve spent almost my entire adult life in public safety.
Carrboro Town Council discusses financial projections, 2027 budget goals
City & State Barbara Foushee is the mayor of Carrboro. Photo courtesy of Barbara Foushee. Feb 13, 2026, 5:43 AM The Carrboro Town Council met Tuesday to discuss financial estimates projected for this current year as well as budget implications and goals looking forward into 2027. Mayor Barbara Foushee opened the meeting with a message, unrelated to budget, for the community at large. “Let’s just you know, be there for each other. There’s a lot going on,” Foushee said.
Chapel Hill Public Library celebrates Black History Month through events, historical display
City & State Chapel Hill Public Library displays information on Black History in North Carolina for Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
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