Features

State Fair exhibit heralds agriculture’s impact on NC

October 24, 2015

Though the tobacco industry is much smaller than it used to be, one farmer still proudly shows off North Carolina’s tobacco heritage at the State Fair.

Is there too much Tex-Mex in Chapel Hill?

October 24, 2015

With a Moe’s Southwest Grill expected to open in November, some UNC students don’t want another franchise — and more Tex-Mex — on Franklin Street.

Local beer attracts growing crowd

October 23, 2015

While domestic beer giants finalize a major merger, small North Carolina breweries are attracting a fair amount of attention.

Parents play role in student success

October 19, 2015

College is tough. But for 80 percent of undergraduates at UNC, they can relate their time at Carolina with their parents’ college experiences.

Girls run to build character

October 10, 2015

More than 1,000 girls in the Triangle take part in Girls on the Run, a program that combines physical activity with character development.

Marrow donations help save lives

October 9, 2015

Volunteers, including one UNC-Chapel Hill senior, donate bone marrow to help those with lymphoma.

From the farm to the dinner plate

October 2, 2015

Al’s Burger Shack is an award winning Chapel Hill restaurant, but it’s not just what happens in the kitchen that makes the burgers good.

Breakdancers make Pit their studio

October 2, 2015

Students and Chapel Hill residents show off their dance moves in impromptu night performances.

Project Krav Maga: A unique form of martial arts

September 26, 2015

Project Krav Maga brings a unique form of martial arts to UNC. The Project’s co-founders say Krav Maga is practical and useful for anyone.

Ride raises money, inspires families

September 19, 2015

A 4,000 mile bike ride honors young cancer victims and inspires survivors and their families.