December 2012 Archives

Entire program – Dec. 8, 2012

December 8, 2012

Former Gov. Jim Martin prepares to release his report on UNC’s athletic scandal. Some professors ban laptops from their classrooms. A local couple funds restoration of Blackbeard’s pirate ship. It takes more than a red suit to be a mall Santa.

Women’s soccer team wins national championship

December 8, 2012

UNC’s women’s soccer team won their 21st NCAA title after a tough season marked by highs and lows.

In 20 year career, mall Santa has seen both naughty and nice

December 7, 2012

At the Triangle Town Center Mall, you’ll be sure to find Santa Claus…or in this case, Santa Jim. He’s been a professional Santa for 20 years.

Martin to present UNC investigaton findings

December 7, 2012

Former Gov. Jim Martin will release findings from his four month long investigation stemming from the UNC athletics scandal.

New development changing Franklin St.

December 7, 2012

Franklin Street is a Chapel Hill landmark, but the street is growing up: literally.

Laptops barred from some UNC classrooms

December 7, 2012

Laptop computers and other electronic devices are no longer allowed in some UNC classrooms because professors say they’re too distracting.

Donors help restore Blackbeard booty

December 7, 2012

A Chapel Hill couple is financing the restoration of Blackbeard’s pirate ship — a project that’s been 300 years in the making.

Entire program – Dec. 1, 2012

December 1, 2012

UNC fires a housekeeping supervisor who had provoked employee complaints. Tuition is going up again. UNC scientists conclude that living near a hog farm can harm your health. UNC’s business school will begin offering more online classes.

UNC study finds hog farm neighbors suffer health effects

December 1, 2012

Swine farming is one of North Carolina’s largest industries, but a UNC study shows that the smell of hog waste may be more than just stinky.

Embattled housekeeping manager fired

December 1, 2012

UNC has fired a housekeeping manager, but critics say the university hasn’t done enough to improve housekeepers’ working conditions.