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UNC abruptly reverses controversial new policy that allowed unannounced class recordings

February 27, 2026 Alice Scott

The policy allowed administrators to record classes without instructor knowledge in the event of “an investigation into alleged violations of University policy” or for “any other lawful purpose.” Many faculty were worried about the implications.

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Possible CHCCS school closures spark strong emotions for parents and families

February 27, 2026 Allison Helms

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Leaders say school closings may be necessary because of decreased funding and lower enrollment rates. Parents were adamant at a Board meeting this month about protecting their kids’ schools.

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Black History Month event brings together student athletes to celebrate culture and community

February 27, 2026 Zoe Behrendt

Open to all athletes, Student Athletes Facilitating Equity brings together people of all backgrounds in an environment where participants can both learn and have fun.

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Doctors say the state’s low vaccination rate is making the flu more common and more severe

February 20, 2026 Anthony Guerra-Flores

North Carolina has reported more than 200 flu-related deaths this season. Experts say vaccine hesitancy is playing a role.

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A Black History Month event remembers the past by promoting Black-owned businesses today

February 20, 2026 Alice Scott

The Community Spend Week was put on through a partnership with The Town of Carrboro, the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and the Black Business Alliance.

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NIL deals are becoming more common in non-revenue sports, but take various forms

February 20, 2026 Zoe Behrendt

UNC athletes with Name, Image, and Likeness deals have found that their social media presence often drives opportunity more than their athletic performance does.

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The Triangle is now in a state of ‘severe drought,’ and relief may not be coming soon

February 20, 2026 Reyna Drake

While drought conditions have persisted since around mid-August, the Triangle reached the threshold of “severe drought” designation according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Some professors fear that the UNC System’s new academic freedom policy is too restrictive

February 13, 2026 Alice Scott

The Board of Governors is set to vote on a policy to define academic freedom for its constituent institutions. A previous definition was endorsed by the System’s Faculty Assembly, but the most recent version has edits that worry some faculty.

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As flooded businesses re-open after Chantel, some owners worry about the next big storm

February 13, 2026 Allison Helms

When tropical storm Chantal hit Chapel Hill in July 2025, many business owners did not expect the devastation that would hit their storefronts. Now, some people in town are worried about future floods.

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‘Bulking up’ can become an obsession for young men with body dysmorphia disorder

February 13, 2026 Rachel Moody

When we picture someone with an eating disorder, a white woman or girl often comes to mind. But men and boys can suffer from bigorexia, an obsession with getting bigger and gaining muscle.

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