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Student employees help connect off-campus students

By Ben Greer | February 18

“These students are here to increase outreach to students,” Bachenheimer said. “Because the ultimate goal is to have students understand what the ...

'Get our flow going': Despite shifting schedule, UNC basketball dominates Northeastern

By Mary Mac Porter | February 18

"I think it was good for us to get this game in — we had games getting canceled left and right, so just getting this game was good for us to get our ...

Two candidates seek chief public defender position for Orange and Chatham counties

By Susie Webb | February 17

A chief public defender runs and maintains the public defender's office. They create policies and work on issues such as the disparate impact of court ...

Drive-in at Carraway Village hosts movie series in honor of Black History Month

By Mika Travis | February 17

“History is important to us,” Randi Emerman, the co-founder of the drive-in, said. “No matter where we are or who we are—film tells that story.” ...

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Pandemic crises generate progress in Orange County’s Emergency Housing Department

By Emmy Trivette | February 17

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on renters and homeowners in Orange County. To solve the looming housing crisis, the Orange County Housing and ...

Orange County, schools systems adjust plans ahead of winter storm

By Suzannah Claire Perry | February 17

Officials say residents should prepare for up to three days of lost power as Orange County faces a winter storm warning from midnight Thursday until 7 ...

'An inspirational person': Vázquez finds massive success, new family on UNC diving team

By PJ Morales | February 16

In just her first semester as a Tar Heel, Aranza Vázquez has broken and re-broken the school records for the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events and won ...

Vinyl art installations enliven downtown Chapel Hill businesses

By Noah Robert Houser | February 16

For artist Loren Pease, the program is a way to unite the community and encourage residents to support local businesses. “Considering the times ...

New Wegmans location brings more organic food to Chapel Hill, and more traffic

By Ian Chrisafis | February 16

The store, which has received some concern about traffic from residents, is opening at 1810 Fordham Rd. on Feb. 24.

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UNC opens up purchase options for 2021 football season tickets

By Dylan Cable | February 16

Your guide to the 2021 football season, which is kicking off in Chapel Hill on Sept. 11.

'Keep getting better': UNC women's hoops aims to use road win over Pitt to fuel late run

By Lucas Thomae | February 16

The UNC women's basketball team has won two consecutive games for the first time since December. With these two wins, the Tar Heels have bounced back ...

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New social studies standards met with mixed feelings from students, teachers

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | February 16

The new K-12 social studies standards include terms such as racism, discrimination and identity and place a greater emphasis on social movements and competing ...

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'She was indefatigable': Remembering Irene Briggaman's efforts to alleviate hunger

By Trevor Moore | February 16

John Dorward, former executive director of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service, said Briggaman was a force of nature. “She was a marvelous individual,” ...

As students return to the classrooms, riders return to Chapel Hill Transit

By Lauren McCarthy | February 16

Chapel Hill Transit is back in action on a reduced schedule. All riders are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

UNC rode the high of beating Duke. Then came crashing down against No. 9 Virginia.

By Jared McMasters | February 14

The last time UNC didn't have a single player reach double figures in a game, a hot young band called The Beatles was gaining steam. Nobody knew what ...

Preview: UNC baseball set to open 2021 season against Kentucky

By Austin Bean | February 11

It's been almost a year since the Tar Heels took the field for a competitive game. But on Feb. 19, the Tar Heels will face the Kentucky Wildcats for a ...

Students discuss plans for first set of University wellness days

By Brianna Atkinson | February 11

Students are advised to use the break to engage in self-care and to avoid traveling in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Email reveals how police prepared for Franklin St. rush after Town refuses to comment

By Kayla Guilliams | February 11

Many students have expressed frustration with how the Chapel Hill Police Department handled the Feb. 6 Franklin Street rush, where approximately 1,000 ...

Students and faculty reflect on erasure of Black history in education

By Charity Cohen | February 11

This Black History Month, students consider the erasure of Black history lessons in schools. “When I think about the way that African American history ...

Meet Sarah Dudzic, PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro's first executive director

By Sascha Medina | February 11

Sarah Dudzic, the new executive director of PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro, plans to ensure the organization's sustainability during a time when food insecurity ...