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House Bill prohibits compelled speech in UNC System schools, raises concerns and support

By Mary Mungai | June 6

House Bill 607 prohibits UNC System schools and community colleges from compelling students, faculty and administrators to express a given view of social ...

Academics and activists share the history of affirmative action ahead of SCOTUS decision

By Eliza Benbow | June 6

As UNC community members await a Supreme Court decision regarding the University's use of affirmative action, academics and activists explain the history ...

Robert Ballard, Keneisha Jones and others receive CHCCS Staff of the Year awards

By Emma Hall | June 6

Robert Ballard, Keneisha Jones and other CHCCS staff members received awards at the district's annual Recognition Event. Award recipients received cash ...

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tempore Susan Romaine will not seek reelection this November

By Walker Livingston | June 5

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tempore and town council member Susan Romaine announced in a press release on Monday that she will not be running for reelection this ...

Ron Miller, who coached UNC fencing for 52 years, retired after the 2018-19 season.

Former UNC fencing head coach of 52 years, Ron Miller, dies at 78

By Matthew Maynard | June 5

On Monday, former UNC fencing coach Ron Miller — who started the program in Chapel Hill — passed away at the age of 78.

Orange County Commissioners discuss fiscal year 23-24 budget, propose amendments

By Laney Crawley | June 5

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and hear public comments.

Chapel Hill observes Gun Violence Awareness Day with rally

By Henry Thomas | June 5

The Town of Chapel Hill recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day with a rally at the Peace and Justice Plaza on June 2. National Gun Violence Prevention ...

‘We’re here, we’re queer and we’re not going anywhere’: Chapel Hill hosts Pride Promenade

By Lola Oliverio | June 4

“Pride is also a protest of the hate, the discrimination, the marginalization that we continue to face,” Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tempore Karen Stegman ...

Minnesota natives Carlson, Horvath, lead Diamond Heels to win over Wright State

June 4

“The Heels are good when the backs are against a wall,” junior pitcher Max Carlson said. “We just stick with the process, keep doing what we’ve ...

Diamond Heels eliminated from NCAA Tournament by Iowa in 13 innings

By Grace Nugent | June 4

Though the Tar Heels pushed the game into the 13th inning, Iowa’s one run in extras ended the Diamond Heels season.

Diamond Heels avoid elimination with 5-0 win over Wright State

By Grace Nugent | June 3

Behind a stellar outing by junior Max Carlson in a pitcher’s duel, the North Carolina baseball team lives to fight another day with a 5-0 win over the ...

Comeback effort falls short as Diamond Heels drop first game in NCAA Tournament to Iowa, 5-4

By Grace Nugent | June 3

The Hawkeyes took an early lead, finding success against Knapp and scoring three runs in the first two innings. UNC was its own worst enemy, leaving runners ...

UNC Police report two instances of peeping in Phillips Hall bathroom, charges pending

By Eliza Benbow | June 2

Earlier today, UNC Police received two reports of a man peeping in the third-floor women's restroom in Phillips Hall. The suspect has not been found and ...

Jay Mebane, current Burlington fire chief, to be new Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | June 2

Jay Mebane, the current fire chief for the City of Burlington, was announced as Chapel Hill's new fire chief by Interim Town Manager Chris Blue this afternoon. ...

'We grow food and we grow community': Hillsborough Community Garden partners with PORCH

By Grace Whittemore | June 1

The Hillsborough Community Garden, located near Hillsborough's river walk, aims to fight food insecurity by growing organic produce for the community. ...

Preview: Regional analysis ahead of Diamond Heels' opening game against Iowa

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

After an up and down regular season, the Diamond Heels earned the No. 3 seed in the Terre Haute Regional starting on Friday. Here is a preview of each ...

NCDHHS launches Take Pride Now campaign to prevent spread of mpox

By Zoe Werner | June 1

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched the Take Pride Now campaign on May 22 to prevent sexually transmitted infections, ...

Pride Promenade to kick off Small Town Pride events and celebrations

By Kate Bailey | May 31

This Pride Month, Chapel Hill and Carrboro will collaborate to hold a series of events in celebration the third annual Small Town Pride. Chapel Hill's ...

UNC men's golf falls to Georgia Tech in NCAA semifinal, Ford named All-America

By Grace Nugent | May 31

The No. 2 North Carolina men’s golf lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the semifinals of the NCAA championship but didn’t walk away empty ...

UNC men's golf earned No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament match play

By Grace Nugent | May 31

Led by seniors Dylan Menante and Austin Greaser, the No. 2 UNC men's golf team earned the top seed for match play in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. ...