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Unity Center for Peace offers sacred outdoor spaces

By Ella Williams | November 7

The Unity Center of Peace in Chapel Hill is an organization that focuses on empowering and creating a community that empowers those on their spiritual ...

Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award supports underrepresented communities

By Michael Melton | November 6

Applications for the Chapel Hill Arts and Culture Award are open and will close on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. The award is aimed at providing local non-profits ...

The Ackland's Music in the Galleries provides music for the eyes

By Sophia Graci | November 6

On Sunday, the Ackland Art Museum held Music in the Galleries, a free event where local musicians, including John Harrison and Benjamin Felton of Tacoma ...

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Día de los Muertos-themed arts market highlights small businesses

By Adele Harris | November 4

This year's Festifall celebrated Día de los Muertos, the Latino holiday which honors family members that have passed away. Various vendors set up on ...

Meet EmJ Jakubowics, Weaver Street Market cheese specialist

By Ava Beahn | November 3

EmJ Jakubowics is Weaver Street Market's cheese specialist, dedicating time to hand-selecting cheeses for the local community.

Actors Improv Theater troupe hosts Day of the Dead show

By Zahra Alqudaihi | November 3

The Actors Improv Theater put on its annual improv show on Friday night, themed after the Day of the Dead. It was a night of death-themed fun, and audience ...

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True crime walking tour seeks to illuminate justice through local history

By Hailey Patterson | November 3

The Chapel Hill True Crime Tour, run by Triangle Walking Tours, focuses on the Town's history through the lens of true crime in a way that aims to avoid ...

UNC alum gets ready to release atmospheric soul album, 'Jesus Piece'

By Albert Carlson | October 30

Led by UNC alum Keenan Jenkins, XOXOK's new album explores themes of self-forgiveness and dismantling deep-rooted racial bias.

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Student-Run businesses at UNC provide community and cosmetic care

By Nadia Jefferson | October 30

On-campus cosmetic businesses help busy college students access nail and hair services that would be costly and inconvenient to find otherwise. These ...

'Tricks and tomfoolery': UNC LBGTQ Center hosts fantasy-themed quest

By Manuela Williams | October 30

Students participated in the Forbidden Realms on Friday at the Forest Theatre, a fantastical event hosted by the UNC LGBTQ Center to build community and ...

Review: What to get — and avoid — from Trader Joe's fall line

By Marisa Rosa | October 30

Review of Trader Joe's pumpkin bakery treats for the fall season.

'A really nice release': PopUp Chorus offers unique singing opportunity for all

By Morgan Perry | October 29

The chorus offers busy students and adults an opportunity to sing in a choir, even if they have little to no singing experience. In November, the chorus ...

The Latino Diamante Awards shine a light on members of the NC Hispanic community

By Morgan Perry | October 29

On Saturday, the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center hosted their annual Latino Diamante Awards Ceremony and presented eight different awards.

Review: 2024 N.C. State Fair provides food and rides, platforms local artisans

By Adele Harris | October 29

Writer Adele Harris reviews the annual North Carolina State Fair, with college students (and their tight budgets) in mind.

'Loudly and proudly queer': Students perform Rocky Horror to kickstart Halloweekend

By Morgan Brenner | October 28

Students performed the annual production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a Halloween classic in Chapel Hill since 1978.

Carrboro musician releases new dance-pop single “Good Scare”

By Sophia Graci | October 28

On Friday, Carrboro-based musician Rachel Kiel released her new single, "Good Scare." The song was created with producer Alex Bingham, known as "Big Al," ...

Solar Equity 5k raises money for solar array on affordable housing complex

By Marion Rambler | October 28

On Sunday, Solar Equity hosted the Solar Strides 5K Run and Walk Fundraiser to raise money to install solar electricity infrastructure on PEACH apartments, ...

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Carrboro Farmers' Market celebrates its annual Halloween Costume Contest

By Mollie Ray | October 28

Carrboro Farmers' Market held its annual Vendor Costume Contest, where UNC students, families and community members were able to come together to explore ...

'Haunted Road on Rossburn Way' returns for spooktacular experience

By Jaya Nadella | October 28

With its origins in Madison, Wisconsin, "Haunted Road on Rossburn Way" came to Chapel Hill a couple of years ago when the founders, Jon Baumler and his ...

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The cool, creepy and unconventional: Local vendors showcase their creations

By Alexis Clifton | October 28

Horrorfest Oddities Market took place this Saturday on Franklin Street, featuring a market with various local booths. These booths included homemade, ...