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Freight Train Blues concert series showcases Carolina folk artists for past decade

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 4

The series has been ongoing through May and into June and features folk artists supported by the Music Maker Foundation. It is named after Elizabeth Cotten, ...

Pitch by pitch: Dalton Pence’s journey to career-defining moment against LSU

By Matthew Maynard | June 4

Over the weekend, Pence threw a combined 117 pitches in three appearances, with 58 coming in a relief outing against LSU to help send the Diamond Heels ...

Alex Madera, Colby Wilkerson silence doubters during extra inning battle against LSU

By Brendan Lunga | June 4

No. 1 seed UNC’s middle infield — a stalwart of the team all season — delivered game-changing hits in Monday’s thrilling 4-3 win over No. ...

Anti-Palestinian discrimination investigation opens at UNC following complaint

By Estelle Venable | June 3

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into UNC for anti-Palestinian discrimination on May 5. Palestine ...

'The end of an old era': Chapel Hill breaks ground on Trinity Court development

By Lola Oliverio | June 3

On June 3, the Town of Chapel Hill officially broke ground on the Trinity Court redevelopment project, the first of four planned affordable housing developments ...

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A puppet party: The Hillsborough Handmade Parade and Market builds community

By Morgan Brenner | June 3

On Saturday, the Hillsborough Arts Council hosted the Hillsborough Arts Parade and Market, which included many colorful puppets and banners as well as ...

No. 1 seed Diamond Heels survive No. 2 seed LSU, 4-3, to advance to super regionals

By Brendan Lunga | June 3

In a win-or-go-home game 7 in the Chapel Hill regional, the No.1-seeded UNC baseball team needed ten innings to defeat No. 2-seeded LSU, 4-3, on Monday, ...

'Dust was flying': Historic speedway stands as testament to NASCAR history

By Kaitlyn Church | June 3

“While we always say the sport was born on the beach in Daytona, really the heart of the series was North Carolina,” Ken Martin, the director of historical ...

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Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill starts its new season

By Brigit Pierce | June 3

Lavender Oak Farms, a hidden gem less than 15 minutes from campus, opened its doors in 2015. The farm hosts many events and sells products to local businesses. ...

No. 1 seed Diamond Heels fall, 8-4, to No. 2 seed LSU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Matthew Maynard | June 2

After struggling offensively all evening, the No. 1 seed North Carolina Diamond Heels fell to No. 4 seed LSU, 8-4, on Sunday night, forcing a winner-take-all ...

'Celebrate and come together': Pride Promenade kicks off Pride Month in Chapel Hill

By Will Kleinschmidt | June 2

Community members came together on Saturday, moving from the Peace and Justice Plaza to the 140 W. Franklin Street Plaza to celebrate Chapel Hill's Pride ...

A guide to understanding Chapel Hill's government

By Lola Oliverio | June 2

Exploring Chapel Hill's Council-Manager Government: An overview of the Town Council, Advisory Boards and Local Representatives

Vance Honeycutt's two home runs drive Diamond Heels past LSU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Brendan Lunga | June 2

Before the start of this year’s Chapel Hill Regional, Honeycutt said he would cherish this opportunity more with the memories of where he was last season. ...

No. 1 seed Diamond Heels defeat No. 2 seed LSU, 6-2, in Chapel Hill Regional

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

The No. 1 seed North Carolina Diamond Heels (44-13), led by junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt’s two home runs, defeated No. 2 seed LSU (41-22), 6-2, ...

Gavin Gallaher's walk-off grand slam propels UNC to NCAA win against Long Island

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

With one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and North Carolina down 8-6, Gallaher did what every baseball player dreams of: he ...

Gavin Gallaher's walk-off grand slam pushes Diamond Heels to 11-8 win over LIU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Brendan Lunga | May 31

Led by first-year third baseman Gavin Gallaher’s six-RBI night, the No. 1-seed UNC baseball team (43-13) walked it off on Friday for an 11-8 victory ...

UNC removes Polk Place fencing a month after Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment

By Ananya Cox | May 31

The fencing was present through final exams and the beginning of UNC’s summer session dates, with increased police presence observed around the Quad ...

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'Find your niche': Local artist uses molted cicada exoskeletons for art

By Will Kleinschmidt | May 30

Betsy Vaden knew just how to make her sculpture a little more interesting: use cicada sheddings as the hair.

Triangle communities celebrate LGBTQ+ pride throughout June, from parades to parties

By Morgan Brenner | May 30

Here’s a list of Pride Month festivities happening throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham and Raleigh this June.

Column: Reflecting on covering UNC men’s golf after NCAA quarterfinals loss

By Harry Crowther | May 30

"I will not remember the golf shots — some good, but a lot of them not. I will not remember that David Ford lost the final two holes of his quarterfinal ...