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Declining enrollment might make 2026 the last class of music education concentrations

March 1, 2025 W.H. Hayes

UNC has paused its music education program, making it unable to admit new students. University leaders say enrollment had become too low.

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When most of Chapel Hill is sleeping, these WXYC DJs provide 24/7 music and mood to the community

February 21, 2025 Andy Zhao

New disk jockeys at WXYC are often assigned to the graveyard shift, where despite the late hours, they find personal fulfillment is spinning freeform music.

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UNC a capella groups get vocal in an international competition

February 21, 2025 Regan Rhymes

UNC singers were among those competing at the annual International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella. They hope to qualify for semifinals and bring home the win with their originally arranged and choreographed set.

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Carrboro music store continues to serve the community despite economic challenges

February 7, 2025 Andy Zhao

Twin House Music has survived despite competition from big-box music stores and online sellers. Community service is part of the reason.

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Lululemon isn’t just selling athletic wear; it’s also selling status

February 7, 2025 Maya Hagan

Athleisure brand Lululemon’s high prices have not stopped people from wearing the brand. Experts say that’s because customers are attracted to the brand’s premium image.

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Snerd the Groundhog readies himself to predict North Carolina’s winter weather

January 31, 2025 Regan Rhymes

Groundhogs will have their day on Feb. 2, but CLAWS, Inc. near Chapel Hill cares for a groundhog and more than a hundred other rescued animals every day.

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Local quilter stitches together colorful designs — and community

January 31, 2025 Lily Kane

Local quilting enthusiast David Lyles leads classes that teach people to sew as a means of relaxation and self-motivation. Last weekend, his students showcased their quilts in an exhibition at the Hargraves Center.

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Pittsboro’s annual ‘Death Faire’ encourages people to embrace death, rather than fear it

December 20, 2024 Henry Taylor

The yearly festival in Chatham County is a celebration of people who have passed away … and a space for attendees to reflect on their own mortality.

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For Indigenous Americans, Thanksgiving brings mixed feelings … and potential for new traditions

November 22, 2024 Foster Foday-Hemingway

For some, Thanksgiving channels warm memories of good food and family. However, the colonial origins of the holiday stir up a mix of reactions for some Indigenous Americans.

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New PORCH hub provides a new option for people experiencing food insecurity

November 22, 2024 Ava Mayo

In its first week, PORCH’s new Community Hub has doubled the organization’s food distribution. The hub empowers food-insecure families with a grocery-store style client-choice market.

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