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'Dust was flying': Historic speedway stands as testament to NASCAR history

By Kaitlyn Church | June 3

“While we always say the sport was born on the beach in Daytona, really the heart of the series was North Carolina,” Ken Martin, the director of historical ...

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Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill starts its new season

By Brigit Pierce | June 3

Lavender Oak Farms, a hidden gem less than 15 minutes from campus, opened its doors in 2015. The farm hosts many events and sells products to local businesses. ...

No. 1 seed Diamond Heels fall, 8-4, to No. 2 seed LSU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Matthew Maynard | June 2

After struggling offensively all evening, the No. 1 seed North Carolina Diamond Heels fell to No. 4 seed LSU, 8-4, on Sunday night, forcing a winner-take-all ...

'Celebrate and come together': Pride Promenade kicks off Pride Month in Chapel Hill

By Will Kleinschmidt | June 2

Community members came together on Saturday, moving from the Peace and Justice Plaza to the 140 W. Franklin Street Plaza to celebrate Chapel Hill's Pride ...

A guide to understanding Chapel Hill's government

By Lola Oliverio | June 2

Exploring Chapel Hill's Council-Manager Government: An overview of the Town Council, Advisory Boards and Local Representatives

Vance Honeycutt's two home runs drive Diamond Heels past LSU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Brendan Lunga | June 2

Before the start of this year’s Chapel Hill Regional, Honeycutt said he would cherish this opportunity more with the memories of where he was last season. ...

No. 1 seed Diamond Heels defeat No. 2 seed LSU, 6-2, in Chapel Hill Regional

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

The No. 1 seed North Carolina Diamond Heels (44-13), led by junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt’s two home runs, defeated No. 2 seed LSU (41-22), 6-2, ...

Gavin Gallaher's walk-off grand slam propels UNC to NCAA win against Long Island

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

With one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and North Carolina down 8-6, Gallaher did what every baseball player dreams of: he ...

Gavin Gallaher's walk-off grand slam pushes Diamond Heels to 11-8 win over LIU in Chapel Hill Regional

By Brendan Lunga | May 31

Led by first-year third baseman Gavin Gallaher’s six-RBI night, the No. 1-seed UNC baseball team (43-13) walked it off on Friday for an 11-8 victory ...

UNC removes Polk Place fencing a month after Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment

By Ananya Cox | May 31

The fencing was present through final exams and the beginning of UNC’s summer session dates, with increased police presence observed around the Quad ...

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'Find your niche': Local artist uses molted cicada exoskeletons for art

By Will Kleinschmidt | May 30

Betsy Vaden knew just how to make her sculpture a little more interesting: use cicada sheddings as the hair.

Triangle communities celebrate LGBTQ+ pride throughout June, from parades to parties

By Morgan Brenner | May 30

Here’s a list of Pride Month festivities happening throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham and Raleigh this June.

Column: Reflecting on covering UNC men’s golf after NCAA quarterfinals loss

By Harry Crowther | May 30

"I will not remember the golf shots — some good, but a lot of them not. I will not remember that David Ford lost the final two holes of his quarterfinal ...

Preview: Scouting No. 4 national seed UNC baseball's opponents in the Chapel Hill Regional

By Brendan Lunga | May 30

Here is a breakdown of the three other teams that make up the Chapel Hill regional: Long Island, LSU and Wofford.

'It's horrifying': UNC professor's film investigates accountability for misdeeds

By Emma Cooke | May 29

UNC professor and screenwriter Michael Acosta's horror film investigates the consequences of its protagonist's actions, and how those consequences manifest ...

Local arts and craft spaces promote creativity and community

By Amie Cooke | May 29

Across Carrboro and Chapel Hill, community arts spaces are providing resources and classes to encourage creativity — ranging from the new Koala Craft ...

Carrboro Town Council discusses House Bill 237, rezoning requests

By McKenzie Bulris | May 28

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, May 21 to discuss topics including the N.C. General Assembly House Bill 237 — about restricting and penalizing ...

'Visually impactful': New sculpture on Franklin Street celebrates Pride Month

By Sarayu Thondapu | May 28

Think Outside the Box is the newest Franklin Street Plaza art addition, replacing Rubbish the Raccoon. The piece kickstarts the Pride Month celebrations ...

No. 4 UNC men's golf falls, 3-1, to Florida State in NCAA tournament quarterfinals

By Harry Crowther | May 28

In a tense, back-and-forth match, the No. 4 UNC men’s golf team faded late and fell to No. 6 Florida State, 3-1, in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship ...

Triangle community members try unique, local beverages on Caffeine Crawl

By Delphine Liu | May 28

The Caffeine Crawl, a national tour that features local beverage shop owners and their products, has come to the Triangle for the second time since last ...