April 2022 Archives

‘This one is big’: Fans in New Orleans get ready for historic game

April 1, 2022 Daniel Myrick and Brianna Atkinson

Carolina Connection’s Daniel Myrick reports from New Orleans, where UNC and Duke fans are converging for the Final Four.

Robertson Scholars “ride the line,” choosing whether to root for UNC or Duke

April 1, 2022

Students in the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program are enrolled at both UNC and Duke and even spend time living on both campuses. So choosing which team to root for can pose a dilemma.

Businesses excited for Final Four fervor, but want to keep from being overwhelmed

April 1, 2022

As Chapel Hill gears up for a historic battle with Duke in the Final Four, bars and restaurants on Franklin St. get creative to prepare for record-breaking crowds.

Homeschooling is increasing, but that can bring challenges in college

April 1, 2022

The prevalence of homeschooling has almost doubled since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Household Pulse survey.

Car accident deaths in NC are increasing. Distracted driving is part of the reason.

April 1, 2022

It takes more than scare tactics to break a distracted driving habit, a practice that contributed to higher traffic fatalities in North Carolina in 2021.

After fatal Franklin St. accident, Chapel Hill discusses bike safety improvements

April 1, 2022

An electric cyclist lost his life in a traffic accident at a Franklin Street intersection in late January. The tragedy has sparked a debate around bike safety in Chapel Hill.

UNC plans renovations of athletic facilities that haven’t seen work in two decades

April 1, 2022

Four teams will receive new facilities in the coming months.