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Carrboro unveils 'truth plaque' in recognition of first Freedman School in the county

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 17

The truth plaque on the Freedman school is the second one installed by a local task force.

Parents express concerns as CHCCS students return to school

By Susie Webb | August 17

K-12 students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools start school on Monday. Though the district has put COVID-19 protocols in place, some parents say ...

Column: We want YOU! to help us cover elections

By Guillermo Molero | August 17

"This year, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on a topic I’ve always been greatly interested in: elections."

As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

By Brianna Atkinson | August 17

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing ...

New census data shows people of color driving growth in Chapel Hill

By Kalley Huang and Ella Layn | August 16

Chapel Hill's population grew by almost 5,000 over the past decade, the result of a boom in racial and ethnic diversity. Since 2010, North Carolina ...

UNC sophomore in Toyko Paralympics represents next generation of sitting volleyball

By Leo Culp | August 16

UNC sophomore Emma Schieck is part of the next generation of the United States’ sitting volleyball program. Born with a brachial plexus injury that ...

Philanthropic Italian eatery Grata Cafe opens in Carrboro where Elmo's Diner once was

By Emily Schmidt | August 16

Grata Cafe opened at the former location of Elmo's Diner in Carrboro in early August. Owner Jay Radford said he has always had a passion for community ...

Analysis: UNC men's basketball enters 2021 with new look, still a staple for students

By Jeremiah Holloway | August 16

With Davis’ elevation to head coach, not only does he bring in his basketball knowledge and style of play, but he also is in a position to be embraced ...

UNC students will once again be able to drink from the Old Well on FDOC

By Allie Kelly | August 16

The Old Well is reopened and functional this year, just in time for one of the University's student traditions: taking a sip on the first day of classes. ...

Seats in 5 local offices are on the ballot this November

By Madison Ward | August 16

In this year's election cycle, mayoral, town council and board of education seats are up for grabs in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Editorial: Zoom University — gone, but not forgotten

By Editorial Board | August 16

"Let’s remember to grant everyone some grace as we ditch our pajama pants for jeans and Zoom University for a true UNC experience."

Remembering 'Crouching Spider,' UNC's favorite arachnid

By Aaron Miller | August 15

Crouching Spider — an art piece by the late Louise Bourgeois previously located on East Cameron Avenue — has officially left campus for its next home. ...

Q&A: UNC assistant athletic director for compliance discusses the future of NIL

By Austin Bean | August 15

Since the implementation of the new name, image and likeness permissions on June 30, NCAA compliance officers across the country are taking on new responsibilities. ...

Column: UNC's missing piece is accountability

By Caitlyn Yaede | August 15

"The honor system can’t work when students have proved, time and time again, that they do not honor the system. This is a chance at a semblance of normalcy, ...

Editorial: How UNC's fall sports teams are evolving

By Editorial Board | August 15

"As we prepare for the 2021-22 school year, a special time is upon us — athletic season. Although classes begin on Aug. 18 for students, UNC athletic ...

Column: Mayor Pam welcomes students back to Chapel Hill

August 15

In addition to COVID-19 safety information, Mayor Pam Hemminger writes about new projects as students return to town.

Orange County reinstates indoor mask mandate, citing rise in COVID-19 cases

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 10

Orange County reinstated a countywide indoor mask mandate, which will go into effect Wednesday at 5 p.m., according to an email from the county.

'She's a killer': Caitlyn Wurzburger is prime for a breakout for UNC women's lacrosse

By Lucas Thomae | July 29

UNC’s offense will undergo big changes next season with Katie Hoeg having graduated, and all signs point to sophomore Caitlyn Wurzburger as the one ...

Analysis: UNC football earns high marks in ACC preseason polls, Howell is favorite for POY

By Lucas Thomae | July 28

Sam Howell was chosen as the favorite to win player of the year, Joshua Ezeudu and Tony Grimes were named to the Preseason All-ACC Team, and UNC was picked ...

UNC announces program to provide traumatic brain injury treatment for veterans

By Jacie Smith | July 26

After a $12.5 million dollar investment, UNC will launch a new program to provide traumatic brain injury treatment for veterans.