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PlayMakers has a smash success with 'Virginia Woolf'

By Nick Andersen | December 4

The promotional posters for PlayMakers Repertory Company’s latest production, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” bill the drama as a “dysfunctional ...

UNC archaeologists identify 19-century drainage system, cellar on McCorkle Place

By Neal Smith | December 4

What began as the finishing touches to a campus renovation project has shed some light on the early days of the University and the town of Chapel Hill. ...

Wood chips could be UNCs replacement for coal

By Melvin Backman | December 4

As the University reviews the results from its first large-scale biomass test in its quest to become coal free, new materials to test have appeared on ...

Eve Carson’s legacy continues to shape public safety measures

By Chelsey Dulaney | December 4

In the days following the murder of former Student Body President Eve Carson, a wave of shock resounded throughout the normally quiet town of Chapel Hill. ...

No. 1 Kentucky beats UNC 73-72

By Jonathan Jones | December 3

No. 1 Kentucky escaped its biggest scare of the year, beating No. 5 UNC 73-72 at Rupp Arena in one of the best college basketball games this season.

Carolina Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ updated with magic tricks

By Deborah Strange | December 1

Carolina Performing Arts is presenting the world premiere of magician Rick Thomas’ updated “Nutcracker” this weekend at Memorial Hall.

Orange County Rape Crisis Center hosts 24th Annual Holiday Auction

By Jenny Surane | December 1

Raising money in a tough economy has been a challenge for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, but its staff is hoping the upcoming 24th Annual Holiday ...

Lovette trial jury selection almost complete

By Conor Furlong and Chelsea Bailey | December 1

Today could be the last day of jury selection in the case of the man accused of killing former student body president Eve Carson. After getting off ...

Mann bids adieu, retires

By Becky Bush | December 1

Dick Mann slept in Thursday morning. The former vice chancellor for finance and administration, who has been UNC’s chief financial officer through ...

UNC School of the Arts may raise tuition above cap

By Jenna Jordan | December 1

UNC School of the Arts is the latest school attempting to take advantage of a new tuition policy that allows them to increase tuition well beyond the ...

Photo: Tar Heels best badgers (Jonathan Jones)

UNC bests Wisconsin, 60-57

By Jonathan Jones | December 1

In a game where North Carolina struggled to get its potent offense going in a patented Big Ten-paced game, the Tar Heels turned to an area where they ...

North Campus rooms will continue to be reserved for freshmen at UNC after new housing plan axed

By Andy Thomason | November 30

The Department of Housing and Residential Education has abandoned its plan to stop reserving space for freshmen on North Campus next fall.

UNC students start petition against NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's commencement address

By Sarah Brown | November 30

If some students had their way, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would have his invitation to speak at UNC’s commencement revoked.

UNC student election rules updated

By Megan Cassella | November 30

New student elections regulations passed through Student Congress Tuesday seek to spare UNC students of a repeat of last year’s controversy.

Tuition hike protests lack unity, direction

By Edward Pickup | November 30

Student protesters presented a united front against unprecedented tuition hikes earlier this month, but they appear to lack direction going forward.

Housing changes debated

By Grace Harvey | November 29

Members of the Residence Hall Association are worried a new policy might limit diversity in residence halls. Housing officials have proposed a plan to ...

Jury selection for Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr.’s trial off to slow start

By Chelsey Dulaney | November 29

The process for selecting a jury in the trial of Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr. — the second man accused of murdering former student body president Eve ...

ECU reviews emergency response tactics

By Miranda Murray | November 28

East Carolina University is learning from its mistakes — one black umbrella at a time.

Chapel Hill finalizes plan that could allow food trucks

By Caroline Watkins | November 28

The Chapel Hill Town Council finalized on Monday details of a plan, set to be voted on this January, that could allow food trucks in the town.

Carson trial jurors could hear about another case in Lovette trial

By Jeanna Smialek | November 28

Jurors, who will be selected starting today, could be allowed to hear about another case related to the shooting of former student body president Eve ...