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UNC Diversity and Inclusion office no longer exists

By Ananya Cox | September 5

According to UNC Student Body President Jaleah Taylor, UNC's Diversity and Inclusion office no longer exists.

NC Arts Council awards grants to eight Orange County arts programs

By Makenzie Mills | September 5

In an effort to increase investment in smaller and mid-sized organizations, the NC Arts Council gave $219,780 in grants to programs in Orange County.

Flagstock 2024 draws less than 400 attendees, numbers expected to be in the thousands

By Ananya Cox and Laney Crawley | September 3

"Certainly, everybody has the right to free speech, your fellow students, your faculty, your presidents, but we have the right to free speech too, and ...

Early childhood educators reflect on preschool teacher pay, recruitment

By Sarah Lewisohn | September 3

There are many paths that lead to becoming a preschool teacher, such as completing the North Carolina Child Care Credential or the North Carolina Prekindergarten ...

New North Carolina Surgical Hospital opens, first operations successful

By Caroline Horne | September 2

On its first day of operation, the hospital surgeons completed a liver transplant and half a dozen other procedures. The new hospital will also offer ...

N.C. Republicans file lawsuit, claims Elections Board fails to properly register voters

By Sarah Clements | September 2

Controversy over voter identification discrepancies heightens as the 2024 election nears. Lawsuit argues for fair elections through voter registration ...

Who’s in charge? A look at the University's most powerful decision-makers

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 2

Many significant changes at the University have happened in the past year, but who called the shots on these major decisions? "It's important to know ...

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UNC student promotes reproductive rights through 'craftivism'

By Shreya Senthilkumar | September 2

Junior Mary Esposito released a new collection titled 'i love MY body!' for her online business. The collection consists of crocheted versions of breasts, ...

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Town of Chapel Hill holds meeting to discuss new development for seniors

By Brantley Aycock | September 1

Progress on a building plan of a new housing development called Overlook at The Cedars has begun.

'There's so much more': ReCYCLEry to vacate Chapel Hill space by January

By Annika Duneja | August 30

The business was established to make cycling resources more accessible and to build community.

'We're good, coach': Conner Harrell replaces injured Max Johnson in win at Minnesota

By Caroline Wills | August 30

Sophomore quarterback Conner Harrell entered the game in the third quarter and helped guide North Carolina to a win in its season opener.

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Carrboro begins pavement resurfacing project looking to improve safety, accessibility

By Lauren Zola | August 29

By improving sidewalks and bike paths, Carrboro residents will have an easier time getting around town.

North Carolina welcomes second wind farm, increases local investment

By Kristin Kharrat | August 29

The Timbermill Wind project is a multi-million dollar investment into Chowan County. Although other N.C. regions might want to invest in more wind farms, ...

Youngest U.S. congressman visits UNC Young Democrats ahead of upcoming election

By Daneen Khan | August 28

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) spoke to about 50 UNC students on Tuesday morning to rally support for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of the presidential election. ...

New bar set to open on Franklin Street, reflects owners' Chapel Hill history

By McKenzie Bulris | August 27

Visitors will find the walls of Max's Tin Can adorned with UNC memorabilia, while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and ...

CHCCS teacher supply store eases cost burden of classroom supplies

By Makenzie Mills | August 26

After budget cuts, the Teachers Trust Fund helps host the Teachers Supply Store.

NCBCE to use grant funding in pre-apprenticeship program expansion

By Sarah Clements | August 26

“We’re developing these supportive, flexible pathways for students to get really good careers, get post secondary education, get it all paid for, ...

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All-American running back Omarion Hampton aims for new heights in 2024 season

By Caroline Wills | August 26

After recording 253 carries for 1,504 yards, ranking fifth in the nation and leading the ACC, in 2023, junior running back Omarion Hampton returned to ...

Schoolkids Records to close, owner points to industry changes, expensive rent

By Jessica Hudnut | August 26

The first Schoolkids location opened in Raleigh in 1974, and the current Chapel Hill location opened in March 2016 in the former CD Alley Space. Stephen ...

Parents, community members react to rising school supplies costs

By Lauren Zola | August 26

Carrboro Elementary Parent Teacher Association collects donations for school supplies to support parents and students.