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UNC football players provide supplies, per diem for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

By Brian Keyes | September 18

The UNC athletics department kicked off a supplies drive for people affected by Hurricane Florence, and football players aided in relief efforts by donating ...

Leftover food and bowls left by a student in Lenoir Dining Hall with first years Deanna Upchurch and Emma Berry, who are studying for their upcoming finals.

Your guide to going grocery shopping in Chapel Hill

By Laura Brummett | September 17

Already tired of Lenoir? We get it. Here's a list of grocery stores in the area and how to get to them from South Campus.

Florence evacuees seek refuge on campus

By Maria Elena Vizcaino | September 16

About 200 of Florence’s refugees have checked into the state shelter on campus — many hoping it’ll be their last stop before returning home. ...

Need another reason to vote in November? It's good for your health

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | September 16

While Millennials are one of the largest generation groups, there are still more Baby Boomers and older generations that show up to the voting polls each ...

Students question UNC's role with mental health services

By Drew Wayland | September 16

In recent years, on-campus mental health services have been under scrutiny by some student groups. At the same time, campus health services that offer ...

Q&A with UNC Children’s new Surgeon in Chief, Dr. Hayes-Jordan

By Grace Little | September 16

In June 2018, Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan began her role as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine, and Surgeon in Chief ...

'What a mess. Won’t be texting': More messages from UNC post-Silent Sam revealed

By Charlie McGee | September 14

On Friday, WRAL released texts and emails exchanged between UNC faculty and administration before and shortly after Confederate monument Silent Sam fell. In ...

Undaunted by Florence, some mobile home residents choose not to evacuate

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | September 13

With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall on the Carolinas Friday, many Chapel Hill residents, including students, have evacuated. Remembering ...

UNC administrators at South Building after fire

Read the transcripts of calls the Chancellor's Office received after Silent Sam fell

By Sarah Lundgren | September 12

After Confederate monument Silent Sam was toppled on Aug. 20, Chancellor Carol Folt's office received over 100 calls regarding the event, many from concerned ...

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UNC student works to write the plays that will tell the story of his generation

By Rachel Jensen | September 12

Junior Gage Tarlton's plays aim to capture the coming-of-age experience of today's youth with the authenticity only someone who has lived it can create. ...

Your guide to sticking it out on campus during the hurricane

By Maddy Arrowood | September 11

If you're sticking it out in Chapel Hill, never fear — we've got the info on how to stay afloat.

Orange County approves funding to expand broadband service in underserved regions

By Ryan Smoot | September 11

Orange County Board of Commissioners approves funding to expand internet access for rural residents.

RAs focus on mediating conflict during high occupancy for Carolina Housing

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | September 11

According to Carolina Housing’s strategic plan, since the 2012-2013 academic year, Carolina Housing has not passed an occupancy rate of 97.5 percent. ...

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UNC receives top ranking from Wall Street Journal for best value in public education

September 10

UNC ranked second on the Wall Street Journal's list of best-valued schools in the U.S.

A residential street in Houston, Texas during the cleanup process after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Mueller)

As Hurricane Florence continues, UNC cancels classes for Sept. 17

By Kate Karstens | September 10

At 11:02 a.m., the National Hurricane Center announced that Hurricane Florence had been increased to a Category 4 hurricane, with a projected path toward ...

'We’re talking about a $100K gift': 2017 emails reveal donor concern over Silent Sam

By Hannah Lang | September 9

Released emails from 2017 reveal donor concerns over Silent Sam as the as the Nov. 15 deadline to create a plan for the monument's future approaches. ...

‘You will be mesmerized’: Drag queens are coming to UNC to kick off college tour

By Jessica Hardison | September 9

Naomi Dix and Stormie Daie are drag queens starring in "Sister Sister," coming to UNC Chapel Hill Sept. 11. UNC will be the first stop of the "Sister ...

After 6 years, Hedgepeth murder investigation continues

By Anna Pogarcic | September 9

UNC senior Rubi Franco Quiroz speaks on Sept. 18 at the DACA in Crisis event, a panel discussion comprised of lawyers, activists and students about how to support the undocumented and DACAmented community.

UNC faculty receive guidance on potential ICE raids

By Charlie McGee | September 7

“These days, immigration enforcement is so completely nutty that I don’t think you can rule anything out.”

Silent Sam was located on McCorkle Place in Chapel Hill.

Letter: UNC Black Faculty call on the University to permanently remove Silent Sam

September 6

"To reinstall the Confederate monument to any location on UNC’s campus is to herald for the nation and for the world that UNC is not a welcoming place ...