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Silly and ‘unapologetically queer,’ Rocky Horror continues to sell out local theaters

October 27, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

Rocky Horror Picture Show become a cult classic to many with its interactive nature and eccentric queer characters. Today, it brings nearly 900 UNC students to the theater, dressed up and ready to cheer.

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Post-pandemic, UNC campus tours have returned – with some changes

October 26, 2023 Siya Zhang

The tours for prospective students and their parents now include a “student panel session,” where tourists and student tour guides have a Q&A session.

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After a challenging renovation of a historic building, Raising Cane’s is ready to serve Chapel Hill

October 14, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

The building at the northeast corner of Franklin and Columbia Streets – which once housed Spanky’s restaurant –  has been empty since 2021.

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After months of preparation, kids and teens show off their animals at the NC State Fair

October 13, 2023 Caroline Horne

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.

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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.

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UNC screenwriting students and professors have mixed reactions to the end of the writers strike

September 29, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

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

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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.

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Carrboro Market Bunch teaches kids where food comes from, then lets them buy some

September 22, 2023 W.H. Hayes

The Carrboro Farmers Market has a special program during the peak growing season of produce meant to give kids access to fresh food and local living.

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Farm combines pumpkin carving and goats for unique fall family fun

September 22, 2023 Caroline Horne

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

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Non-profit coffee shop brings ‘Being, Belonging, and Becoming’ to library and downtown

September 15, 2023 W.H. Hayes

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.

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