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Morrison community director receives DWI

By Katharine McAnarney | January 15

The community director of Morrison Residence Hall was arrested on campus Dec. 16 and charged with driving while impaired, according to UNC Department ...

State legislature to discuss voter ID laws

January 15

A controversial voter ID law that could affect as many as one in 10 registered voters in North Carolina will be one of the issues discussed in the upcoming ...

The Germanton Church moved from Winston Salem to Chapel Hill this December and is currently being set up on Merin Road. The church body and its chapel were moved by a truck along back roads and is now being called the Episcopal Church of the Advocate.

Carrboro leaders propose taking over a contentious low-income housing complex

By Jenny Surane | January 15

Two months ago, Juan Cervantas left his apartment in Collins Crossing Apartment Homes in search of cheaper rent — and better management.

Professors will soon be able to view class grade patterns

By Sam Schaefer | January 15

In the next two weeks, the University will launch a program allowing professors to view class grading patterns — for themselves and their colleagues. ...

Anisah Jabar, a UNC junior and journalism major, had her phone stolen near University Mall.

UNC student, bystanders stop phone thief in the act

By Claire Smith | January 15

While walking down Franklin Street at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, UNC junior Anisah Jabar suddenly found herself chasing down a robber.

Resolution passes to oppose false reproductive advice

By Cammie Bellamy | January 14

In a unanimous vote Monday night, Chapel Hill became the first town in the Southeast to approve a resolution opposing deceptive practices in women’s ...

New budget process vexes Town Council

By Thompson Wall | January 14

In the face of a weak economy and growing costs, Chapel Hill’s effort to better balance its budget is causing confusion among members of the Chapel ...

International students to be able to enroll directly at UNC

By Haley Waxman | January 14

International students will be allowed to directly enroll at UNC for the first time this fall, as part of an effort to increase the global presence on ...

Findings of Martin Report divide faculty

By Sarah Niss | January 13

Administrators are moving forward after the release of results from a campus-wide academic review — but some aren’t satisfied with the Martin Report. ...

Men's Basketball team puts on a practice with special olympics basketball players from around the state.

UNC basketball players host Special Olympics event

By Nicole Comparato | January 13

Erica Walderman, a 28-year-old competing in this year’s North Carolina Special Olympics for basketball, is pretty confident in her 3-pointer.

McCrory waves to the crowd after he take the oath.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory celebrates inauguration Saturday

By Claire Williams | January 13

Marking a new GOP-dominated era in North Carolina politics, Gov. Pat McCrory kicked off his term Saturday in Raleigh with an inauguration ceremony and ...

Universities prioritize performance in times of scarce funding

By Hayley Fowler | January 13

University performance is taking precedence among higher education experts and administrators during a time when state funding is scarce.

Jackson Simmons sparks UNC to victory against Florida State

By Kelly Parsons | January 13

One year ago, the cramped locker room nestled in the Donald L. Tucker Center was silent, as the North Carolina men’s basketball team reflected on the ...

Tar Heels sink Seminoles for first ACC win

By Kelly Parsons | January 12

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As if it were a scene from Florida State’s 33-point rout against North Carolina just one year ago, the Seminoles came out in the ...

Man charged in Friday morning sexual assault

By From staff and wire reports | January 11

A Carrboro man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female in the early hours of Friday morning. Francisco Javier Diaz, 33, was ...

Miami’s Julian Gamble attacks the basket while UNC’s James Michael McAdoo tries to draw the charge.

Struggles continue for Tar Heel basketball

By Michael Lananna | January 10

Roy Williams didn’t need to see the score to comprehend the mingled looks of frustration and stress on his players’ faces. For the second straight ...

Lee County Commissioner and Mining and Energy Commission Chairman Jim Womack examines a gas well near Chatham County.

Fracking regulator: Rules must balance industry needs with resident protections

By Sarah Glen | January 10

“We’re languishing in Lee County in the trough that follows an economic recession and precedes recovery because of an over reliance on industrial ...

Carrboro Police Chief Carolyn Hutchison has announced her retirement. She will retire on or around October 1, 2013 after 29 hers of outstanding service to Carrboro. She is NC's first openly gay police chief.

Q&A with Carrboro police chief Carolyn Hutchison

By Julia Craven | January 10

Hutchison spoke with staff writer Julia Craven about her experiences as the first openly gay police chief in the state and how the department has grown ...

Change in out-of-state rate in talks

By Daniel Wiser | January 10

The financially strapped UNC system could soon implement a policy that has proved controversial in the past — lifting the 18 percent cap on out-of-state ...

Carolina Dining Services meets sustainable food goal early

By Taryn Rothstein | January 10

Carolina Dining Services has reached its goal of offering 20 percent sustainable food in UNC dining halls — eight years sooner than expected.