Advisory tax board formed

The Orange County Board of Commissioners is calling for volunteers to serve on an advisory committee that will educate the public about either a 0.4 percent ...

Rabies vaccinations may be enforced with higher fines

Orange County Animal Services is petitioning the Board of County Commissioners to raise fines for pet owners who don't vaccinate their animals against ...

Students explore the great outdoors to help fight cancer

Although many UNC students were still in bed at 10 a.m. Saturday, 28 people gathered outside Woollen Gym for a day of outdoor activities. The Outing ...

Law school classroom repairs pushed back

As a new site review begins for a law school building, classes won't resume in the original Van Hecke-Wettach law building until next semester - about ...

Show whips up ovation

Emil Kang, UNC's executive director for the arts, said he decided to bring "Must Don't Whip 'Um" to Memorial Hall, not to draw huge crowds but because ...

Outside shots fall late in win

Roy Williams insists that his team's ability to shoot the basketball is not a concern after some early struggles in exhibition games. "It doesn't bother ...

Gey's return ignites scoring in tournament

There are some moments that money can't buy. For Jesse Gey, this weekend was her MasterCard moment. After being carted off the field during last weekend's ...

Dancer recruitment begins for 10th year

UNC Dance Marathon starts recruitment week today, as preparation intensifies for the 10th annual fundraising drive. Now is one of the most important ...

Play depicts passion of death penalty

The Tony Award-winning "Parade" confronts controversy directly by exploring topics including the death penalty and lynching. "While these themes may ...

Slideshow: Veterans celebrated

Tar Heels give up late heartbreaker

With six seconds on the clock, the North Carolina men's soccer team were sprawled across the field. Junior Michael Callahan held his head in his hands, ...

City briefs

Empowerment Inc. hosts fundraiser at Carolina Inn Empowerment Inc., a local group designed to empower people through affordable housing, advocacy, ...

Soccer takes 18th ACC title

The No. 4 North Carolina women's soccer team has grown accustomed to close games this season. And sophomore Nikki Washington had one clear reaction ...

Top tech official leaving UNC

Dan Reed, the director of the Renaissance Computing Institute, chancellor's eminent professor and senior adviser for strategy and innovation to the chancellor, ...

Heels sweep fourth straight on senior night

Emotions ran high in Carmichael Auditorium on Friday night, as the North Carolina volleyball team honored its three departing seniors. Prior to their ...

Service trumps politics for young

For the Millennial Generation, disenchantment with the political system has turned students away from national politics and toward local engagement. A ...

Homeless veterans seek aid

Curtis White, a 59-year-old Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, recalled his post-military life after dinner Saturday at the Inter-Faith Council ...

Campus briefs

Memorial Hall show director falls off stage, injures back Joseph Megel, an artist-in-residence in the Department of Communication Studies, fell off ...

BSM recognizes 40th anniversary

The Black Student Movement began celebrations for its 40th anniversary Sunday with a brief reception in the Upendo Room of the Student and Academic Services ...