'The right side of history': North Carolina school districts face book challenges

The number for unique titles challenged has increased by 20 percent from the same reporting period in 2022, the year with the highest number of book challenges ...

Ruritan rodeo rounds off successful weekend in Efland

The event's 28th year provided a space for community members to support local and watch performers take place in activities like bareback riding, bull ...

Carolina Community Academy begins its second year by increasing K-2 literacy

The Academy provides an advanced social-emotional learning opportunity for students in "low-performing" schools and districts.

UNC Russian Flagship Program brings spoonfuls of culture to campus

At Wednesday's "Spoonfuls of Art" event at Dey Hall, students learned about Russian art and culture. They painted wooden spoons, following a popular style ...

UNC African Studies Center holds third annual Africa Fest with local partners

Organized in conjunction with Weaver Street Market and the Town of Carrboro, the event aimed to raise awareness about African culture. 

Carolina Asia Center organizes film series on Korean diaspora

Each of the films explores aspects of the global diasporic experiences of Korean people, including topics such as transnational adoption and the Korean ...

'Want to hear student's voices': Candidates and elected officials encourage UNC students to vote

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 7 municipal elections is Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Early voter registration in Chapel Hill and Carrboro is from Oct. ...

Hanes visiting artist shares vibrant vision of Black queerness

The Hanes Visiting Artist Series welcomed Devan Shimoyama last Thursday to discuss his career of work. 

Oktoberfest: German festival celebrates Bavarian culture in the Triangle

Over the past few weeks, several Oktoberfest events have taken place in the Triangle. Motorco Music Hall, Dingo Dog Brewing Co., and other local businesses ...

'It’s very dehumanizing': Community members face barriers to public housing access

There are 201 people currently on the waitlist for public housing in Chapel Hill. Community members struggling to find affordable and safe housing wait ...

Column: Stop making your favorite artists hate you

"It’s really about reading the room. If the music is loud and intense, it’s probably okay and welcomed to match the vibe. But during an emotional ...

Satire: Raising Cane’s has raised me from the dead

"Now, nearly two years later, I’m a first-year in college and my mouth is watering for the chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries I’ve been promised. ...

Satire: Who would win?

"The "Who Would Win" book series is a collection that pits two animals against each other and evaluates who would win. Here are my own, with a modern ...

Months after fire, Med Deli continues operations, prepares to rebuild main location

Nikiya Cherry hired as new assistant director for Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation

“My one particular goal that I always focus on that's kind of been my driving force is to make sure that everyone is welcome in our spaces, make sure ...

Column: Why you should register to vote in Orange County

"I recently changed my voting address from my hometown to Orange County – it’s an easy task that allows me to have a say about policies that will ...

General Assembly expected to override Gov. Cooper's veto on elections overhaul bill

S.B. 749 would remove the governor's power to appoint a member to each county board, decreasing their size to four members. The governor also currently ...

UNC awarded $18 million grant from Food and Drug Administration for tobacco research

The University was chosen to receive a five-year, $18 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to study tobacco regulation and marketing. UNC ...

NCDHHS initiative to support agricultural workers' technology access receives $6 million

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received a grant from the National Institute of Health to support agricultural workers' access ...