Features

Playmakers premier explores North Carolina’s past and present

April 7, 2018

“Leaving Eden,” a play written by a UNC alum about North Carolina, premieres on Friday.

New ‘down home’ restaurant will replace Spanky’s

April 7, 2018

Spanky’s, a Chapel Hill icon for 40 years, has closed its doors. But its owners say a family-style “down home” restaurant soon will open in its place.

Trailer park residents, many undocumented, fear losing homes

March 31, 2018

A Texas developer has targeted the Lakeview mobile home park in Chapel Hill for redevelopment into a mixed-used project.

Experts say don’t expect privacy on Facebook, social media

March 31, 2018

While there’s an online movement encouraging people to delete their Facebook profiles, it won’t accomplish what you might think it will.

With coyote sightings on the rise, some locals reach for their guns

March 30, 2018

Animal control officials hope people with coexist with coyotes, rather than hunt them.

UNC Dance Marathon celebrates 20 years

March 24, 2018

The annual event raises money for N.C. Children’s Hospital. This year, there are hedgehogs.

Old age, new groove: local seniors perform flash mobs

March 24, 2018

A group of Orange county seniors is taking flash mob classes – and holding surprise performances around the Triangle.

In South Africa, apartheid legacy affects every aspect of public life

March 10, 2018

A UNC student project examines how post-apartheid life is affecting Capetown’s art, entrepreneurship, and urban spaces.

Duke students face chaotic process to get UNC game tickets

March 3, 2018

Duke students who don’t tent in K-ville have to take their chances in a chaotic scavenger hunt or walk-up line for a last chance at tickets.

Not everybody welcomes Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through

March 3, 2018

The Dunkin Donuts on East Franklin St. is preparing to present a formal proposal for a drive-through. The outcome is unclear.