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'Stirs up horrible feelings': UNC sends incorrect Alert Carolina message during scheduled test

By Ananya Cox | June 30

UNC sent a warning of an armed and dangerous person to the University community on June 18 during a scheduled Alert Carolina test, creating confusion ...

Small Town Pride concludes with parade and music in Carrboro

By Will Kleinschmidt | June 30

Small Town Pride events concluded on Friday with the Pride Piper Walk and the Carrboro Pride Dance Party, both events blanketed in color, music and fun. ...

President Joe Biden holds post-debate rally in Raleigh

By Ananya Cox and Lola Oliverio | June 30

The rally came in the wake of concerns about the president’s performance at the June 27 debate against Republican candidate and former President Donald ...

UNC Board of Governors elects all-female officer group in historical first

By Madeline Reames | June 30

The BOG elects three Board Officers — a chair, vice chair and secretary — to serve for two-year terms beginning on July 1 of even-numbered years. ...

Armando Bacot, Cormac Ryan enter NBA contracts after going undrafted

By Emma Moon | June 30

After going undrafted during the 2024 NBA Draft, former UNC men's basketball players Armando Bacot and Cormac Ryan both signed Exhibit 10 contracts ...

Will Lingo to be executive director of The Daily Tar Heel

By Natalie McCormick | June 28

In his new role, Lingo said he wants to work with students on maintaining a healthy relationship with journalism, starting with burnout and where it might ...

N.C. General Assembly overrides Gov. Cooper's House Bill 237 veto

By McKenzie Bulris | June 27

On June 27, the N.C. General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of the Various Criminal Law and Election Changes bill — previously entitled Unmasking ...

Old Well to reopen after construction to improve accessibility

By Lily Kane | June 27

The Old Well was closed from June 17 to June 28 while the University installed granite pavers on the upper platform of the structure. The installation ...

UNC men's basketball forward Harrison Ingram goes No. 48 in the NBA draft to the Spurs

By Emma Moon | June 27

With this pick, Ingram is the first Tar Heel to be selected in the draft since 2021.

CHCCS Board of Education reviews bond project plan, discusses student fees

By Lola Oliverio | June 26

Some of the goals outlined in The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' approach include rebuilding schools, creating vibrant learning environments and providing ...

N.C. House proposes new engineering school at UNC

By Regan Butler | June 26

The NC House of Representatives proposed an $8 million budget change last week that could bring back UNC’s long-dormant engineering program by establishing ...

Walking tours in Chapel Hill and Carrboro showcase unique history

By Brigette Bagley | June 26

On-and off-campus tours guide participants through local landmarks illustrating University and town history.

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Carrboro Town Council approves budget, considers land use

By Quinn Groves | June 25

The Carrboro Town Council met on June 18 to discuss the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, developments on Town-owned land and equity in the Carrboro Police ...

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'It's really special': Community members knit, paint and drink beer at local brewery

By Emma Cooke | June 25

Stitch N' Bitch is a community event at Steel String Brewery where attendees bring arts and crafts projects — and potentially drink beer.

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes unmasking bill

By McKenzie Bulris | June 25

On June 21, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, which, if enacted, would reinforce North Carolina’s ban on wearing masks in public, loosen the ...

'Deep roots': The Carolina Inn celebrates 100 years of history in Chapel Hill

By Morgan Brenner | June 24

From the start of the 20th century, the University became the research institution it is today — and The Carolina Inn tells a huge part of that history. ...

'Sharing her light': Professor's dog and campus icon leaves behind legacy of love

By Anna Fetter | June 24

Uma McCombs, math professor Mark McCombs' beloved brown Labrador, passed away this summer. Uma was a joy to many UNC students and helped enrich their ...

How to beat the heat in Chapel Hill this summer

By Lola Oliverio | June 24

Summer began on June 20 and North Carolina was greeted with a heat wave. Temperatures are expected to stay consistently in the 90s all week and the heat ...

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A guide to UNC football gamedays

By Kendall Allen | June 23

Win or lose, these rules and cheers are what students need to know to join in on UNC's infectious sports culture.

Transfers and first-years set to affect 2024-25 men's basketball roster

By Emma Moon | June 23

With the college basketball season a little over four months away, here’s a look at how the men’s basketball roster is fairing.