2020 Coronavirus Outbreak -

N.C. ACLU and other groups file lawsuit over health risks to prisoners during pandemic

By Suzannah Claire Perry | April 14

Several N.C. groups filed a lawsuit to protect incarcerated people from the coronavirus. The lawsuit seeks to allow an early release for those most at ...

Column: How (not) to handle a pandemic

By Rajee Ganesan | April 14

"With the rapid changes and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, making decisions is challenging. However, politicians should primarily consider scientific ...

Getting creative during quarantine? Film Fest 919's festival wants to share original art

By Rylee Parsons | April 14

Film Fest 919 is now hosting a Social Distancing Film, Song and Photo Festival. Participants are encouraged to submit short films, re-enact scenes and ...

Here's how Mi Pueblo hopes to maintain community through COVID-19

By Elise Mahon | April 13

Mi Pueblo hosted a virtual Latin Night to keep members connect despite not being together on campus.

Social assistance organizations in the Triangle refocus efforts amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 13

As individuals in the Triangle experiencing homelessness navigate increased unemployment and widespread closures during the COVID-19 outbreak, the organizations ...

New Student Orientation to be held online due to novel coronavirus pandemic

By Preston Fore | April 13

New Student & Family Orientation, a staple of the incoming student experience, is going virtual in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Planning is underway, ...

This UNC fraternity donated over $17,000 in dues to local hunger relief efforts

By Lejla Brka | April 13

UNC fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chapter, used its leftover dues to help feed hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Major coronavirus outbreaks occur in Orange County long-term care facilities

By Guillermo Molero | April 13

COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred in two Orange County long-term care facilities. As Gov. Cooper has mandated new measures to help with outbreaks in long-term ...

Meet the students and volunteers making face shields to donate during COVID-19

By Claire Tynan | April 13

Nearly 40,000 face shields are aiming to be made in the coming weeks.

How custodians in Durham Public Schools were granted paid emergency leave

By Victoria Johnson | April 9

The North Carolina State Board of Education approved the “State of Emergency” COVID-19 sick leave for school employees on March 27. How will this ...

Are stay-at-home orders really reducing pollution in the Triangle?

By Lilly Clark | April 9

Unlike other areas in the U.S. and around the world, the Triangle has not yet seen a significant change in its air quality as residents have been ordered ...

UNC Campus Recreation offers online fitness classes for the campus community

By Hunter Haskett | April 9

COVID-19 has closed campus down, but UNC Campus Recreation is continuing its fitness classes virtually. Live fitness classes are offered every ...

'We’ve taken it in stride': Club sports teams adapt as COVID-19 cancels their seasons

By Anna Neil | April 9

While they're disappointed that their seasons have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, athletes from UNC's club sports teams are finding ways ...

UNC dance groups find ways to recognize their work despite canceled performances

By Maddie Singleton | April 9

Following the cancellation of extracurricular activities due to COVID-19, members of these dance groups have continued to try to celebrate their hard ...

Students struggle to pay rent and negotiate leases due to economic impact of COVID-19

By Brittany McGee | April 9

As the pandemic continues, it is becoming harder for students to keep up with housing payments. Some students have tried renegotiating their leases, but ...

Carolina Performing Arts launches CPA at Home program in wake of COVID-19

By Dominick Ferrara | April 9

Using Spotify, live streaming and social media, the CPA at Home program encourages its users to reconnect with the performances they missed.

N.C. experiencing a vast increase in unemployment insurance claims due to COVID-19

By Kayleigh Carpenter | April 8

North Carolina is ranked second in the country for greatest percent increase in coronavirus-related unemployment insurance claims. Findings from WalletHub ...

CHCCS commits to paying staff providing meals to students amidst COVID-19 outbreak

By Elsa Karcher | April 8

Bus drivers and nutritional workers in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system have been volunteering in a lunch program to provide students with ...

Local fundraisers provide meals to health care workers during pandemic

By Audrey Selley | April 8

In collaboration with many restaurants and local organizations in the area, Feed the Fight Chapel Hill and North Carolina Healthcare Association are helping ...

'But I can sew': PlayMakers costumer trades making stage masks for surgical masks

By Kristen Jones | April 8

Rachel Pollock, a costumer with the PlayMakers Repertory Company, has dedicated much of her time to sewing masks for hospitals across the U.S. as their ...