2020 Coronavirus Outbreak -

Creativity at your keyboard: The ArtsCenter adapts to social distancing regulations

By Alexandra Smith | May 18

The ArtsCenter is bringing arts into the home with online classes, virtual resources and art supply kit donations to needy families.

Coal protest returns to Chapel Hill amid COVID-19 concerns

By Britney Nguyen | May 18

Protests in front of UNC's cogeneration facility restarted Friday morning after concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic had halted these events. One protester ...

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP holds virtual scholarship contest

By Ava Eucker | May 18

Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro chapter awards several $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors continuing their education, along with smaller ongoing ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

'Zoombombing' brings up questions of cybersecurity and safety for UNC students

By Maydha Devarajan | May 17

The FBI issued a warning in March about the practice of "Zoombombings," where uninvited users hijack and disrupt teleconferences, often with offensive ...

Republican officials request meeting with Cooper to discuss reopening N.C. economy

By Taylor Heeden | May 14

Six Republican state officials sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday, urging him to hold a Council of State meeting to further discuss reopening ...

Local book providers adapt through coronavirus pandemic

By Britney Nguyen | May 13

After closing their physical doors, bookstores and literacy nonprofits in Chapel Hill are adapting their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning ...

Graduate workers continue to push for increased stipends and other demands

By Rachel Crumpler | May 13

Several directors of graduate studies programs met with Terry Rhodes, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, last week to discuss a number of graduate ...

Here's what you need to know about the FDA-approved COVID-19 drug being tested at UNC

By Chiara Evans | May 13

An anti-viral drug developed in partnership with UNC researchers was recently approved by the FDA for emergency use authorization in COVID-19 patients. ...

Food delivery service with UNC roots gives back to community amid stay-at-home order

By Audrey Selley | May 12

Takeout Central, a food delivery service owned by a UNC graduate, has partnered with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to deliver weekly groceries to people ...

'I just can’t imagine it': UNC professors on sports' return in 2020

By Ryan Wilcox | May 10

With Monday marking two months since the NBA suspended its season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNC professor Jonathan Weiler, who hosts the "Agony ...

UNC Chapel Hill Microbiome Core Facility. Research and support for the study of complex microbial communities.

NC Policy Collaboratory receives $29 million from state for COVID-19 research

By Dylan Morgan | May 7

The North Carolina Policy Collaboratory received $29 million as part of a $1.5 billion coronavirus relief package signed by Governor Cooper earlier this ...

Carrboro Town Council votes to recommend wearing facial coverings in public

By Elizabeth Egan | May 6

At its May 5 meeting, the Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution recommending that citizens wear a mask or other facial covering when they are not ...

N.C. will enter Phase 1 of COVID-19 recovery on Friday, Cooper says

By Suzannah Claire Perry | May 5

North Carolina will move into Phase 1 of Gov. Roy Cooper's plan to ease restrictions and gradually reopen the state following the outbreak of COVID-19 ...

Here are the key takeaways from the state's COVID-19 relief legislation

By Suzannah Claire Perry | May 4

The COVID-19 relief package Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Monday includes appropriations for UNC Medical Center and for the University to conduct ...

North Carolina could enter Phase 1 of COVID-19 recovery as soon as next week, Cooper says

By Suzannah Claire Perry | April 30

Gov. Roy Cooper said changes in key COVID-19 measurements indicate that North Carolina may be ready to enter Phase 1 of his reopening plan in the coming ...

UNC System interim president expects campuses to reopen in the fall

By Rachel Crumpler | April 29

UNC System President Bill Roper said in a Wednesday statement that he expects to reopen UNC System campuses to reopen in the fall, and UNC Chancellor ...

Faculty Executive Committee voices budget and furlough fears for fall semester

By Sasha Schroeder | April 28

Robert Blouin, executive vice chancellor and provost, answered questions from the Faculty Executive Committee's virtual meeting Monday afternoon. He said ...

NC public schools will continue remote schooling through end of school year

By Suzannah Claire Perry | April 24

Public schools across the state will continue remote instruction through the remainder of the school year, Govern Roy Cooper announced Friday.

Laid off employees struggle to apply for unemployment benefits

By Meredith Radford | April 23

“Upfront, it was pretty frustrating," he said. "Because people rely on the money and it was taking a while for the application to be submitted." ...