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On the last night of her life, an uncertain timeline for Faith Danielle Hedgepeth

By Chelsey Dulaney | October 25

At about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 6, Roland Hedgepeth received a text from his daughter, UNC junior Faith Danielle Hedgepeth.

County Board of Health passes smoking ban

By Cassandra Perkins | October 25

Orange County smokers are even closer to being banned from lighting up in public.

Kupec returns $17,000 in travel funds to UNC

By Nicole Comparato | October 24

Former fundraising director Matt Kupec has reimbursed UNC nearly $17,000 for personal charges he made during his fundraising trips on the University’s ...

John Soehner owns Eco Farm on Butler Road in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill celebrates local, organic food today on Food Day

By Gayatri Surendranathan | October 23

Ten years ago, John Soehner quit his job as an occupational therapy assistant, bought a tractor and learned to grow organic food.

Imaginary Invalid play at Paul Green Theatre at the Center for Dramatic Art.

Steven Epp plays Argan
Molly Ward plays Toinette

PlayMakers brings edgy comedy about health care

By Elizabeth Baker | October 23

While Americans voice their opinions about health care in the current election, PlayMakers Repertory Company is also casting its vote — against excessive ...

Close NC race sways where students register

By Amy Tsai | October 23

Before UNC’s estimated 3,100 out-of-state undergraduate students decide whether to vote in this fall’s election, they must first answer a crucial ...

You’ve got a Commencement speaker: AOL co-founder to speak

By Liz Crampton | October 23

Many UNC seniors entered secondary education with AOL as a part of their lives.

The lasting effects of head injuries

By Kelly Parsons | October 22

Bryn Renner’s got a lot of things on his mind, like mastering coach Larry Fedora’s new playbook, setting the system’s desired fast-paced tempo and ...

Student groups around campus gathered Monday night to watch the last presidential debate.

Campus political groups encourage early voting

By Grace Raynor | October 22

As Election Day draws near, UNC’s Young Democrats and College Republicans are gearing up for what is predicted to be a close one.

Students wait in Steele Building to drop classes or switch to pass/fail.

Student-to-adviser ratio will be addressed when budget improves

By Hailey Vest | October 22

It’s common knowledge among UNC students that a trip to Steele Building can come with a wait. But not only students have noticed.

YMCA of the Triangle will lead Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA for 1 year

By Danielle Herman | October 22

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA and the YMCA of the Triangle have reached a one-year management agreement that will bring the two organizations closer together. ...

Duke beat UNC in football 33-3 on Saturday evening in Durham.

Duke's devilish defense gashes UNC's football team Saturday

By David Adler | October 21

The North Carolina football team is used to living by the big play. On Saturday, UNC died by it. Duke gashed the Tar Heel defense for big plays throughout ...

Sophomore Tanner Fadero and graduate Laura Stubbs demonstrate the use of their blow guns that they will use during Humans vs. Zombies.

Humans vs. zombies launches battle

By Sam Schaefer | October 21

Another zombie epidemic broke out Sunday night, and once again, a dedicated group of armed humans wearing armbands has rallied to try to survive the outbreak. The ...

Bill Nye to visit UNC on Nov. 7

By Katharine McAnarney | October 21

Consider the following: Bill Nye, scientist and host of the popular past children’s television show, is still trying to make science cool for students ...

2012 Voter's Guide

By Paula Seligson | October 21

President of the United States isn’t the only position at stake this election. Local and state elections this year range from one of North Carolina’s ...

Tar Heels come up short against Duke

By Marilyn Payne | October 21

DURHAM — North Carolina fell short of execution Saturday night. The Tar Heels’ 33-30 loss to Duke resulted from less-than-completed drives ...

Charlie Rose, anchor on CBS This Morning, speaks at Bill Friday’s memorial service on Wednesday morning.

University and state leaders honor William Friday at Memorial Hall

By Daniel Wiser | October 17

Members of the University community and state higher education and political leaders paid tribute this morning to William Friday, the first UNC-system ...

4 fraternities cleared of hazing charges

By Emily Overcarsh | October 16

Four fraternities have been cleared of possible hazing charges after investigations led to insufficient evidence.

94th Student Congress meets to decide the fate of a bill that would effectively disenfranchise the Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club.

The President of the Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club stands to listen to the members of Congress.

Zach Ferguson, 2nd year Law student leans back and listens.

Rifle and pistol club’s protest shot down

By Andy Willard | October 16

Members of the Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club threw themselves into the appropriations crossfire of Student Congress Tuesday night.

ASG to pitch in on strategic plan

By Meredith Burns | October 16

Students will soon have the chance to voice their opinions about the direction of higher public education in North Carolina. The UNC-system Advisory ...