February 2013 Archives

Entire program – Feb. 23, 2013

February 23, 2013

A UNC child care center falls victim to budget cuts. Friends raise money for a Chapel Hillian who lost everything in a fire. UNC elects a new Student Body President. A proposed CVS drugstore in Carrboro attracts opposition from “anti-capitalists.”

Man loses all in fire, except friends

February 22, 2013

Three weeks after a fire at an apartment complex near campus, friends are raising money for one of the displaced residents.

“Anti-capitalists” target Carrboro CVS

February 22, 2013

As Carrboro nears a decision about whether to allow a CVS drugstore downtown, opponents say their fight has greater meaning.

Budget cuts force child care center to close

February 22, 2013

A child care center run by UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute will be closing this year after more than 40 years.

Lambden pushes affordability, safety

February 21, 2013

UNC’s new Student Body President discusses his plans to lead the university during a time of change.

Entire program – Feb. 16, 2013

February 16, 2013

Activists push to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina. A serious accident near campus put the focus on pedestrian safety. A UNC employee rides a rickshaw across India. A local bar is named one of the best in the south.

Carrboro resident rides rickshaw through India

February 16, 2013

Nick Anderman, a volunteer with the Carolina Quarterly, spent two weeks competing in a rickshaw race.

Company keeps tabs on what UNC athletes say online

February 15, 2013

UNC is using a company called Varsity Monitor to watch athletes’ online behavior.

Local bar among “Best in the South”

February 15, 2013

The Crunkleton was named one of the Best Bars of the South by Southern Living Magazine, and the Aviation was picked as a must-try cocktail.

Accidents prompt pedestrian safety concern

February 15, 2013

UNC police may ramp up pedestrian safety law enforcement, after two off-campus accidents in the past two weeks.