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Chapel Hill bars reflect on Dry January, the month-long sobriety challenge

By Makenzie Mills | January 15

Owners and managers at Pantana Bob's, Dead Mule Club and Carolina Brewery have seen an increased interest in nonalcoholic options as Dry January progresses. ...

UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell plans to enter the transfer portal

By Matthew Maynard | January 15

This season, Criswell threw for 2,459 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games for the Tar Heels.

Orange County Board of Education introduces academic calendar, discusses attendance

By Sarah Clements | January 15

The Board of Education received a data presentation showing that out-of-school suspensions and disciplinary referrals decreased for multiple student demographic ...

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Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Partnership unveil virtual historical tour

By Victoria Yang | January 15

With the goal to make the diverse history of Chapel Hill more accessible, the Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership recently ...

Local organization encourages people to make 'bad art'

By Ella Williams | January 15

Currently housed at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, the Bad Art Club encourages people to create art free from self-judgment.

Column: Please stop setting New Year's resolutions you won’t achieve

By Cogan McMichaels | January 15

"We need to be reasonable with ourselves and accept that failure is inevitable when we set overly-ambitious resolutions. But I reckon the real problem ...

High school seniors apply to UNC, reflect on process

By Auva Vaziri and Bella Pires | January 15

As high school students await decisions after applying to UNC, some contemplate the experiences that have led them to this point.

Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity program comes to an end

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | January 14

The program offered two years of support and a path to a tenure-track position at universities.

Amid rise in applications, UNC acceptance rate decreases 7 percent in 5 years

By Adele Morris | January 14

The number of students that applied to UNC between the 2019 and 2024 college admissions cycles increased by around 23,500 applicants.

Column: Meta indicates the future of online accountability is bleak

By Esha Singaraju | January 14

"The rollback of fact-checking sends a clear message: moderation policies are no longer guided by ethical standards but instead serve to appease powerful ...

UNC's education program for incarcerated individuals celebrates 50th anniversary

By Zora Hollie | January 14

"We want these students to be the best version of themselves. We want to give them hope and opportunity," Director Lisa Kukla said.

UNC women's tennis begins new era in sweeps against JMU and Campbell

By Alexandra Jones | January 14

After UNC women's tennis graduated 1,008 singles and doubles victories following last season, six new faces took the court on Sunday.

Hark the Pod: Bill Belichick’s Tar Heel Takeover

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills and Amelie Fawson | January 14

Welcome back to a new season of Hark The Pod. In this episode, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistant editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard ...

Carrboro Meditation Club rings in a new year of mindfulness

By Jaya Nadella | January 13

On Sundays at 6 p.m., Recess Yoga in Carrboro hosts a free meditation club.

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Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee opens grant cycle to support local programs

By Brantley Aycock | January 13

Orange County will receive more than $12.7 million in funding to support the efforts of local businesses and programs toward opioid prevention, treatment, ...