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Estes Drive reopens to two-way traffic after two-year closure for improvements

By Aiden Hall | June 16

Though both lanes are now open, the work is not done yet. Concrete repairs, pedestrian refuge islands, turning lanes and a final paving and line marking ...

North Carolina Symphony inspires local community with classical music

By Emma Cooke | June 16

On Friday evening, the symphony performed at the Southern Village Green for their free annual event to kick off the summer.

Skip or splurge: A guide to enhancing your first-year dorm experience

By Anna Fetter | June 16

Lifestyle writer Anna Fetter recommends various dorm room items for incoming UNC students who will live on campus.

Preview: Shea Sprague prepares for CWS pitching debut against Tennessee

By Brendan Lunga | June 16

Now fast forward several months, and Sprague will be taking the mound to start UNC’s second game in the Men’s College World Series on Sunday. He has ...

'He invites the big moment': Honeycutt walks it off again to open College World Series

By Brendan Lunga | June 14

Honeycutt’s late-game heroics delivered the Tar Heels a win in the opening game of the 2024 Men’s College World Series. The victory was UNC’s first ...

Unlikely hero Jackson Van De Brake delivers in College World Series opener

By Emma Moon | June 14

After sitting for almost three hours in the dugout on Friday afternoon, Van De Brake stepped onto the biggest stage in college baseball.

Vance Honeycutt's walk-off single pushes Diamond Heels past Virginia in CWS opener

By Emma Moon | June 14

Powered by junior center fielder Vance Honeycutt's walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth, the No. 4-seeded Diamond Heels (47-14) outlasted the No. ...

Orange County proposes education, municipal bond referendums for 2024 election

By McKenzie Bulris | June 13

The largest bond for consideration will be a $300 million bond referendum to support school facilities in Orange County. Chapel Hill voters will also ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses apartment development, police station relocation

By Lola Oliverio | June 13

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Wednesday, June 12, to discuss a proposed apartment complex development and the relocation of the Chapel Hill Police ...

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Diamond Heels build on experience ahead of College World Series opener

By Brendan Lunga and Emma Moon | June 13

By settling in before a potential career-defining moment, Forbes hopes that his Tar Heels will acclimate to the limelight and reach their goal — UNC's ...

Chancellor Search Advisory Committee holds special meeting on June 11

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 12

Laurie Wilder, president of Parker Executive Search, said that while creating the leadership profile — which acts as a briefing for potential candidates ...

OCS Board of Education expands lunch programs, approves extra pay for bus drivers

By Sophie Baglioni | June 12

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on June 10 to discuss school nutrition, bus driver pay, teacher retention and the after-school program ...

Head coach Scott Forbes uses history with Diamond Heels to fuel play in CWS

By Emma Moon | June 12

Since beginning his fourth season at the helm of the UNC program, the ACC Coach of the Year has experienced unprecedented success during his tenure. After ...

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Chili dogs and runaway baseballs: The DTH staff goes to the Durham Bulls game

By Morgan Brenner | June 12

For three hours, The DTH staff became embedded with the very stories they write about every day: of joy, love, disappointment, camaraderie — and baseball. ...

Community members reflect on school desegregation and civil rights leaders

By Albert Carlson | June 10

The Orange County Historical Museum and Spirit Freedom Inc. held an event on Sunday to discuss Brown v. Board of Education and its implementation in Orange ...

Preview: Looking ahead to Diamond Heels schedule in College World Series bracket

By Brendan Lunga | June 10

With a Chapel Hill Super Regional victory last weekend, UNC will make the 1,206 mile trip to Omaha, Neb. to begin the journey for its first CWS championship. ...

A guide to Triangle communities celebrating Juneteenth

By Lola Oliverio | June 10

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States, which occurred on June 19, 1865. Several ...

Lights, camera, action: The Varsity Theatre showcases unique events

By Emma Cooke | June 10

Originally built in 1927, the Varsity Theatre has changed over the years to accommodate the community, as well as changes in technology. The Varsity is ...

Jason DeCaro propels Diamond Heels to College World Series with win against WVU

By Brendan Lunga | June 9

DeCaro took a chance on head coach Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels by reclassing to help the Tar Heels’ 2024 campaign. And on Saturday ...

'Empty for quite a long time': New restaurants come to Franklin Street

By Quinn Groves | June 9

Playa Bowls, Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar and Voodoo Wings will open in downtown Chapel Hill, while Starbucks will move across the street and Cosmic ...