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N.C. increases COVID-19 testing as state moves into Phase 2 of recovery

By Crystal Yu | May 21

North Carolina has increased its number of tests completed since the beginning of Phase 1. Here's how increases in PPE production and testing are better ...

UNC community considers implementation of face masks in fall

By Chiara Evans | May 21

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday the initial logistics of returning to campus for the upcoming fall semester. As a part of Carolina’s ...

Analysis: What UNC might have looked like if John Wall had become a Tar Heel

By Jeremiah Holloway | May 21

In an appearance on the "ALL THE SMOKE" podcast, Wizards guard John Wall said he nearly chose UNC over Kentucky as his college home in 2010. Here's what ...

Eno River Association receives historic nearly $2 million gift

By Britney Nguyen | May 21

Flowing 40 miles eastward through Orange and Durham counties, the Eno River is a life source for people and wildlife along its path. Now, a new land preservation ...

First day of classes will be Aug. 10, final exams to end Nov. 24, Guskiewicz announces

By Kyle Ingram | May 21

UNC’s first day of class will be held on August 10, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced at Thursday’s UNC Board of Trustees Meeting. Students will ...

Proposal aims to accommodate social distancing, increase foot traffic on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | May 20

The executive director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership proposed making temporary modifications to the area during the state's phased reopening, ...

'We want to keep this thing going': UNC field hockey perseveres through uncertainty

By PJ Morales | May 20

Coming off back-to-back national championships, UNC field hockey returns a strong core that could have them in the forefront of national title contention ...

Cooper says N.C. will enter Phase 2 of reopening on Friday as COVID-19 cases top 20,000

By Suzannah Claire Perry | May 20

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced in a press briefing that the state will move into Phase 2 of his coronavirus recovery plan this Friday, May 22 at 5:00 ...

Undergraduate Senate condemns Interfraternity Council event in first summer meeting

By Sara Raja | May 20

The Undergraduate Senate looked ahead to fall semester and passed four items of legislation during its first full meeting of the summer Tuesday. One piece ...

'We’re not in a race to be first': Guskiewicz and UNC leaders discuss return to campus

By Praveena Somasundaram | May 20

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and other University leaders hosted a webinar Wednesday to discuss UNC’s options for safe re-entry in the fall in response ...

BOG meeting: Controversial member resigns; members halt raises to tuition and fees

By Brian Keyes | May 20

The UNC Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday included a vote to halt raising tuition for next year, interim UNC System President Bill Roper stating ...

Board of Governors committee discusses COVID-19 aid funding for UNC System schools

By Isabella Sherk | May 19

The Board of Governors' Committee on Budget and Finance met Tuesday to discuss funding allocations of the 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act and the UNC System ...

UNC's Brandon Robinson talks 'The Last Dance,' Roy Williams and postgrad plans

By Ryan Wilcox | May 19

We caught up with Brandon Robinson, who just finished his senior season with UNC men's basketball, to talk "The Last Dance" — ESPN's 10-part documentary ...

'Outer Banks' co-creators talk Netflix, the UNC-Duke rivalry and the ferry to Chapel Hill

By Maddie Ellis | May 18

Co-creators Shannon Burke and Josh Pate of the hit Netflix series, "Outer Banks," have their roots and found their inspiration in North Carolina and UNC. The ...

Creativity at your keyboard: The ArtsCenter adapts to social distancing regulations

By Alexandra Smith | May 18

The ArtsCenter is bringing arts into the home with online classes, virtual resources and art supply kit donations to needy families.

'We'll continue to push': UNC's Dré Bly looking to continue success into 2020

By Hunter Nelson | May 18

After an 11-year NFL career, Dré Bly returned to UNC to lead its cornerback unit in 2019 under head coach Mack Brown. With a year of experience under ...

Meet UNC's new vice chancellor for student affairs

By Emma Geis | May 18

After 10 months, the University has announced that Amy Johnson will serve as the new vice chancellor for student affairs. Johnson is set to take over ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

'Zoombombing' brings up questions of cybersecurity and safety for UNC students

By Maydha Devarajan | May 17

The FBI issued a warning in March about the practice of "Zoombombings," where uninvited users hijack and disrupt teleconferences, often with offensive ...

Analysis: What UNC men's tennis will look like after COVID-19 shortened season

By Jeremiah Holloway | May 14

With the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility to seniors from spring sports, a UNC men's tennis team that finished the 2020 campaign ranked No. ...