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Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library hosts first "Big Book Sale" since COVID-19

By Sam Kornylak | March 27

From March 25 to 27, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted the Big Book Sale — an event where community members could purchase used books. ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former Tar Heels find new homes in NFL free agency

By Ryan Heller | March 27

Several former Tar Heels look to make their mark on new teams in the NFL.

Orange County Historical Museum to open Kids' Space on March 27

By Sierra President | March 27

Preview: UNC looks to extend impressive NCAA Tournament run against St. Peter's

By Zachary Crain and Jeremiah Holloway | March 26

Here are the keys for the Tar Heels to avoid an Elite Eight upset at the hands of St. Peter's — the first No. 15 seed to ever advance this far in the ...

'Act of service': Hubert Davis' coaching philosophy leads UNC to Elite Eight

By Zachary Crain | March 26

If this March has been any indication, Hubert Davis has proven capable of guiding the program he played for 30 years ago for the foreseeable future.

After switching shoes, Caleb Love's second-half explosion carries UNC into Elite Eight

By Zachary Crain | March 26

After scoring just three points in the first half of UNC men's hoop's Sweet 16 matchup with UCLA, Caleb Love came back in the second half with a monster ...

Even in defeat, UNC women's basketball shows grit against top-seeded South Carolina

By Daniel Wei | March 26

For 40 minutes, the young and spry Tar Heels, led by sophomore guard Deja Kelly, challenged one of the country’s most elite and experienced teams in ...

CHTC moves forward with redevelopment project despite potential health hazards

By Ethan E. Horton | March 24

Redevelopment would include affordable housing, fire station access, connections to Bolin Creek Trail, thousands of square feet of office space and a ...

Drift Marketplace brings a space for student creativity to Franklin Street

By Morgan Taylor | March 24

“If you're just somebody who wants to be an artist and wants to be entrepreneurial, this is the place to do that,” Hunter Burkard, the founder of ...

'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

By Valeria Cloës | March 24

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has ...

UNC professor prepares for space travel ahead of March 29 Blue Origin launch

By Lauren Fichten | March 24

After traveling to 193 United Nations-recognized countries, UNC Kenan-Flagler professor set his sight on space. Kitchen will join private-space travel ...

'Left behind': Orange County Animal Services sees increase in dog surrenders

By Maddie Singleton | March 24

Over the last few months, Orange County Animal Services has seen an increase in dog surrenders and a drop in adoptions, leaving more dogs without homes. ...

Carrboro Town Council debates alternative means of increasing affordable housing

By Harrison Gummel | March 24

The plan includes modifying Carrboro’s land use ordinance to permit new accessory dwelling unit construction and creating incentives for both detached ...

Pitching depth aids UNC baseball in 4-2 win over Appalachian State

By Cooper Metts | March 23

A deep bullpen and late-game heroics from sophomore Mac Horvath helped UNC secure a 4-2 win over Appalachian State on Tuesday.

Concert venues across North Carolina grapple with changing COVID-19 guidelines

By Eliza Benbow | March 23

While Orange County has lifted its mandate on public indoor places, businesses and other private spaces still have the discretion to require masks ...

Ustby, defense lifts UNC women's basketball to NCAA Tournament win over Arizona

By Noah Monroe | March 23

Sophomore guard Alyssa Ustby was the heart and soul of a Monday night North Carolina defense that shocked every Wildcat fan in sight.

‘The system wasn't designed to support us’: Black maternal mortality rates rise

By Emmy Martin | March 23

“The system wasn't designed to support us," Maya Jackson, the founder and executive director of MAAME, Inc., said. "It was not designed to heal us, ...

'This is really disrespectful': Display of 'Tarred Healing' photo story canceled

By Jade Neptune | March 23

Photographer Cornell Watson's "Tarred Healing" project is a reflection of Black history through places, people and systems in Chapel Hill and at the ...

From pork to pasta: Big Belly Que owners to open new Italian-inspired restaurant

By Sarah Choi | March 22

The owners of Chapel Hill’s Big Belly Que are raising the steaks with Bombolo, a new restaurant set to open in the summer. A change of pace from barbecue, ...

Seafood Destiny owner Anthony Knotts faces multiple lawsuits

By Samuel Long | March 22

Anthony Knotts, who owns the newly-opened Seafood Destiny restaurant on Franklin Street, is being charged for allegedly writing and distributing false ...