March 2016 Archives

Charlotte non-discrimination ordinance could affect local communities

March 12, 2016

As state leaders vow to overturn Charlotte’s new LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance, local communities are deciding whether to pass similar laws.

Donation to environmental law center comes from unlikely source

March 12, 2016

Some are questioning Duke Energy ‘s recent donation to the UNC School of Law’s environmental center.

Women’s basketball team looks to move on from rocky season

March 12, 2016

While the men are moving on to the NCAA tournament, the women’s basketball season has ended with an uncharacteristic losing record.

Congress considers labels for genetically-modified food

March 12, 2016

A few states have begun mandating labels on genetically modified food products. But Congress may overturn those state laws.

Entire program – Mar. 5, 2016

March 5, 2016 ccepisodes

Margaret Spellings takes over as the new UNC System President and looks to move past the controversy over her hiring. Spellings apologizes for a remark about LGBTQ “lifestyles.” A cemetery marker leads to controversy in Chapel Hill. Pokemon remains popular even among college students.

Spellings looks to put controversy behind her

March 5, 2016

As she takes over as UNC System President. Margaret Spellings talks about the controversy over her hiring, as well her plans to improve educational opportunities for poor and minority students.

Spellings defends views on LGBTQ equality

March 5, 2016

New UNC System President Margaret Spellings is apologizing for a comment on LGBTQ equality, and she says she’s committed to civil rights and equal opportunity.

UNC leaders question new admission program

March 5, 2016

UNC leaders say they’ll seek a delay in a new program that was intended to help students get into a four year university if they attend community college first.

Chapel Hill cemetery marker removed amid controversy

March 5, 2016

The Old Chapel Hill Cemetery erected a monument to mark 361 graves in the African-American section. But less than a month later, the Town Council ordered it removed.

Pokémon still popular … even among college students

March 5, 2016

As Pokémon celebrates its 20th anniversary, some students still love trying to catch the pocket monsters.