April 2015 – Carolina Connection

Entire program – Apr. 18, 2015

April 18, 2015

Students rally for a higher minimum wage — and for better salaries for adjunct professors. Three local students will appear on “Shark Tank” to promote a lotion for sweaty hands. A popular end-of-year drinking game raises concerns.

Workers, professors fight for higher wages

April 18, 2015

The “Fight for $15” campaign came to UNC and Shaw University Wednesday, where hundreds gathered.

Local restaurants boost employee wages

April 18, 2015

As the nationwide activism continues for higher wages, two local restaurants have already decided to pay their workers more.

Getting clean energy by getting a little dirty

April 18, 2015

One landfill in Catawba County converts the methane given off from trash into usable energy.

Students dive in ‘Shark Tank’ to fund product for sweaty hands

April 18, 2015

A group of UNC and Duke students will appear on “Shark Tank” to raise money for an antiperspirant for hands.

Cidery goes online to seek funds

April 18, 2015

The owner of Bull City Cidery is using crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to save his business.

‘Bar golf’ game popular, but raises binge drinking concern

April 18, 2015

The popular game encourages students to drink at nine bars in one night.

UNC student balances academics and musical aspirations

April 12, 2015

UNC student Holland Gallagher is more than meets the eye, as he also produces music under the name Gentleman Contender.

Carolina Jubilee returns with much excitement

April 12, 2015

The Carolina Union Activities Board is holding a special event tonight: a concert with hip-hop due Rae Sremmurd.

Hicks eligible for death penalty

April 12, 2015

Hicks is the alleged gunman in the February shooting at Finley Forest Condominiums that left three people dead.