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The State Fair hosts livestock competitions each year, including goat showmanship competitions. People come from all over the state to watch and compete for prizes.

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.

Carolina screenwriters discuss implications of the 148-day Writers Guild for America strike and its outcomes.

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.

Spring Haven Farm outside of Chapel Hill offers pumpkin carving and an array of new activities for people of all ages.

The Chapel Hill Public Library – and soon the Carolina Junction building on Rosemary Street – is home to a cafe dedicated to providing social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities.

The annual Dribble for Victory Against Childhood Cancer event raised money for pediatric cancer research. Children and parents dribbled basketballs in the Carmichael Arena and around campus with the athletes.

Trigger warnings are provided in some courses that teach distressing content, but not in all classes. Experts differ on whether they help students.