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NC school board OKs abstinence education grant

By Tara Jeffries | September 12

A federal grant aims to trim teen birth rates in rural N.C. school districts by laying the groundwork for abstinence education early — but tweaks to ...

Eastern NC hospital to close after Medicaid expansion fails

By Kelly Anderson | September 9

The closing of a small hospital in eastern North Carolina has some hospital officials concerned about budget cuts and health care access.

Hispanic students enrolled at higher rate than ever before

By Hayley Fowler | September 8

A year ago, 18-year-old Paula Gomez, a Hispanic student and the first in her family to attend college, said no one thought she would be accepted into ...

Shelby Hudspeth is the current director of state and external relations. She is double majoring in political science and history with a focus in modern European history and she is minoring in Spanish. Hudspeth is from Charlotte.

New student government cabinet position made permanent

By Brooke Eller | September 5

Student Body President Christy Lambden signed a bill Thursday that makes the new position of Director of State and External Relations permanent. However, ...

Sexual Assault Task Force continues work

By Andy Willard | August 15

The University’s Sexual Assault Task Force will continue rewrites of the Honor Code this fall — despite its original goal to have recommendations ...

Chapel Hill to re-examine fired employee grievance policies

By Cammie Bellamy | May 22

Chapel Hill is re-examining its grievance policies following the criticism of several high-profile firings of town employees. The issue stems from two ...

UNC junior Laura Rozo dies after battle with cancer

By Megan Cassella | April 12

Laura Rozo, a UNC junior and Morehead-Cain Scholar, died Thursday afternoon after a long battle with cancer. She was 20.

Banana, lobster may have stolen ‘critter’ from UNC Student Union

By Jordan Bailey | April 9

Security cameras show that an unusual pair — a banana and a lobster — might have worked together on March 31 to steal artwork valued at $1,000 from ...

FROM LEFT: Zach Howell, officiant Dr. Jesse L. White Jr, and Garrett Hall (ALL CQ) during the first same-sex wedding ceremony ever at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC. on April 6, 2013.

Carolina Inn hosts same-sex marriage ceremony

By Megan Cassella | April 7

The wedding of Garrett Hall and Zachary Howell, held Saturday at the Carolina Inn, was the first same-sex ceremony in the hotel’s history.

The 95th Student Congress met for the first time to elect a new Speaker.

Affordable Care Act will cause new challenges in health care

By Eric Garcia | April 3

At the UNC-CH Family Medicine Center, facilities are being remodeled — reflecting larger shifts in the state’s health care industry, involving the ...

Lambden must pick new student body treasurer

By Taryn Rothstein | March 27

The nominee for next year’s student body treasurer did not pass through Student Congress Tuesday night — forcing Student Body President-elect Christy ...

The Carolina Indian Circle Powwow was held this year in honor of Faith Hedgepeth.

Native American tribes gather to honor Faith Hedgepeth

By Thompson Wall | March 24

More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday to celebrate the memory of slain UNC junior Faith Danielle Hedgepeth at the 26th Annual Carolina Indian Circle ...

Student Body President Will Leimenstoll vetoes ammunition funding bill

By Jordan Bailey | March 19

Student Body President Will Leimenstoll vetoed Tuesday a controversial bill about ammunition funding, saying it was passed without substantial debate. ...

Apartment complex sees increased number of break-ins

By Thompson Wall | March 5

The Sagebrook of Chapel Hill apartment complex has seen a surge in residential break-ins in the past two months.

Landen Gambill at fault, lawyer says

By Caitlin McCabe | February 28

An attorney representing sophomore Landen Gambill’s ex-boyfriend says her public accusations — including that the man raped her — have been inaccurate ...

Former UNC student killed in car accident

By Katie Reilly and Jenny Surane | February 28

Jacquelyn “Jacki” Taft spent her last night doing something she loved. The 2012 UNC graduate and Chapel Hill resident attended a concert at the Cat’s ...

Devoted racquetball players began picketing the YMCA on Feb. 8 after it announced the courts would be removed.

YMCA to proceed with renovations despite protests

By Claire Smith | February 19

Local residents upset about the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s decision to remove Chapel Hill’s only public racquetball courts won’t be putting down ...

Campus Y holds advocates Human Rights Week with series of events

By Sarah Headley | February 10

Campus Y committees will be holding a series of events through this Friday to advocate for Human Rights Week.

Officials stress safety for students living in off-campus housing

By Rachel Butt | February 4

Students living around town should make sure to lock their doors and hide their valuables — theft is the most common crime in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. ...

New proposals could reduce drug abuse

By Claire Bennett | January 28

With prescription drug use increasing nationwide and across North Carolina, state advocates and legislators are redoubling efforts to curb abuse among ...