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Law enforcement, domestic violence resource providers bring new protocol to Orange County

By Ella Aluise | September 19

The N.C. Attorney General's Office and the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department facilitated a Lethality Assessment Protocol training for ...

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Judge Carolyn Thompson appointed to N.C. Court of Appeals

By Annika Duneja | September 19

On Sept. 9, Thompson said she received a call offering her the appointment, and began work on Sept. 12. She said she also plans to run for re-election ...

Parents respond to CHCCS crisis prevention measures, secure mode

By Tori Newby | September 19

“The part that breaks my heart is just their experience of school being a potentially dangerous place, which I wish that it wasn't something they felt,” ...

Column: A message to reporters — UNC students need time to heal

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | September 19

"There is a clear question here: Why did some news organizations seem to prioritize their agendas above the safety of students on Aug. 28 and Sept.13?" ...

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Morehead-Cain scholarship will accept sophomores, opens application

By Celia Funderburk | September 19

This year, the Morehead-Cain Foundation announced that it is doing something unprecedented: accepting current sophomores as scholarship recipients.

'Everyone starts bolting': UNC community reacts to second lockdown of semester

By Abby Pender and Ashley Quincin | September 19

After the second lockdown in 16 days, UNC community members reflect on their experiences and sense of safety on campus. “I just felt so sad,” Michael ...

UNC women's golf opens fall slate at the Mary Fossum Invitational

By Anna Page Lancaster | September 19

The North Carolina women’s golf team started its season at the Mary Fossum Invitational on Sunday and Monday, finishing in ninth place at 26 over par. ...

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ACC realignment points to a shift in conference identity away from basketball

By Noah Monroe | September 19

“The ACC is not and never will be a 'football conference,'" wrote John Dunlap, a Rams Club member and UNC graduate, in an email to North Carolina athletic ...

UNC volleyball bounces back with wins over Santa Clara and Coastal Carolina

By Matthew Maynard | September 19

“It’s relieving to know that we can fight through things,” first-year opposite hitter Romani Thurman said after Friday’s win. “You’re gonna ...

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Tailei Qi appears before superior court, will undergo second evaluation on capability to proceed

By Ethan E. Horton and Walker Livingston | September 19

Tailei Qi spoke in court for the first time since his arrest. He pleaded for new counsel and said the second medical evaluation was not necessary. Judge ...

'Never stop creating': Earthtones hosts launch party for 'metamorphosis' zine

By Grace Gao | September 18

Earthtones Art Collective, an art organization made up of artists of color, hosted their second zine launch party at Peel Gallery in Carrboro on Sunday, ...

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Culbreth Middle School hosts CHCCS Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration

By Phoebe Martel | September 18

The Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff event featured folk dance performances, cuisine from different Hispanic cultures, an information fair and a Zumba ...

No. 1 UNC men's golf triumphs at Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational

By Harry Crowther | September 18

That shot on Saturday morning sparked a UNC blitz of the North Course. The top-ranked Tar Heels posted an 11-under-par 269 in round two of the Olympia ...

Q&A: Jenn Weaver reflects on her time as Hillsborough mayor

By Caroline Horne | September 18

Jenn Weaver, who has served as mayor of Hillsborough since 2019, announced in April that she will not be seeking re-election this November. Weaver sat ...

Local businesses host festive fall activities in Orange County

By Kathryn Bragg | September 18

Autumn is quickly approaching, and so are fall-themed activities in Orange County. Here are just a few to check out, from pumpkin carving to seasonal ...

Review: 'A Haunting in Venice' is haunted by mediocrity

By Carly Breland | September 18

"If you want an entertaining – albeit forgettable – movie night, 'A Haunting in Venice' is a fun watch that appeals to those wary of horror and easily ...

Editorial: Two times too many

By Editorial Board | September 18

"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and ...

Girls Rock NC encourages youth to take up space and make noise

By Charlene Wu | September 18

Girls Rock NC is a local organization dedicated to teaching girls, trans youth and gender-expansive youth about music and harnessing their power. ...

Column: The 2023 GOP gubernatorial debates need to move voters

By Katelin Harmon | September 18

"Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun policy, public education, and many other issues are on the line. Pay attention, read up on the candidates, and ...

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Column: The irony of wellness influencing

By Juliana Chiaramonte | September 18

"Every day when I open TikTok, I am overwhelmed. I am attacked by not only influencers, but therapists, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, aestheticians, ...