Henry Taylor

U.S. Senate unanimously condemns pro-Palestine protests at UNC and other campuses

October 27, 2023 Henry Taylor

The bipartisan resolution from Missouri Republican Josh Hawley said UNC’s Students for Justice for Palestine chapter is among several nationwide that “have praised and justified the actions of Hamas.”

A new marker on Franklin St. recognizes UNC’s historic contribution to WWII

October 6, 2023 Henry Taylor

The NC Highway Historical Marker program has installed a new marker on Franklin St. commemorating the pre-flight school located on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus during WWII.

UNC has added a new mural in an unusual place – a South Campus parking deck

September 29, 2023 Henry Taylor

UNC’s Craige Parking Deck just got a little more colorful with the addition of a large-scale mixed media installation called “Drawn to Explain” by artist Amalia Pica. The London based artist is famous for her sculptures and installations.

UNC’s lockdowns affected young children, too, as Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools went into secure mode

September 22, 2023 Samantha Hoffman and Henry Taylor

The recent threats on the UNC campus also impacted students, staff, and parents in nearby public schools.

Guskiewicz pledges to do ‘everything possible’ to maintain campus safety

September 15, 2023 Henry Taylor

UNC leaders say the university has learned from two lockdowns this semester, and they say it will have a stronger response to future emergencies.

‘UNC Trash Force’ is a student group hellbent on purging litter from campus

April 21, 2023 Henry Taylor

The student organization picked up more than 250 pounds over the past year.

UNC study finds infrastructure for e-scooters could be the key to reducing injuries

April 14, 2023 Henry Taylor

A UNC study concluded that infrastructure improvements are needed to reduce injuries from e-scooter use.

As NC residents wait for medical marijuana legalization, some are turning to alternative drugs

March 31, 2023 Henry Taylor

A bill passed the North Carolina Senate would legalize medical marijuana. But in the meantime, consumers have been buying unregulated CBD and Delta-8 products.

N.C. Medicaid expansion could bring health care to thousands, save rural hospitals

March 10, 2023 Henry Taylor

After a decade, North Carolina legislators have reached a consensus on expanding the state’s Medicaid program.

After a yearlong delay, Chapel Hill Transit’s tracking app will soon work again

March 3, 2023 Henry Taylor

Chapel Hill Transit is putting the final touches on a new real-time bus tracking system. The previous system stopped working when phone companies disabled their 3G networks.