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Proposed Bolin Creek greenway sparks decade-long controversy

March 3, 2018

The Town of Carrboro wants to add a greenway alongside Bolin Creek, but some neighbors want to keep it natural.

Protests for gun reform spread to the Triangle

February 24, 2018

UNC students and other activists are calling for gun control after the Florida school shooting.

Some gun supporters, opponents try to find common ground

February 24, 2018

The debate over gun rights can be emotional and divisive. Are there areas where people on the various sides can agree?

Legislator wants to move Silent Sam to somewhere else on campus

February 24, 2018

Verla Insko wants to move the Confederate statue to another spot on UNC’s campus where she hopes it will be safer.

UNC asks faculty, students to plan for shootings, other emergencies

February 24, 2018

A request for faculty to read a classroom emergency script was received with mixed responses by students and professors alike.

State treasurer challenges UNC Health Care merger

February 17, 2018

North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell worries that the merger between UNC Health Care and Atrium Health Care will raise health costs.

Conference at UNC explores solutions for child hunger

February 17, 2018

North Carolina ranks among the 15 worst states for child hunger. A conference in Chapel Hill explored possible solutions.

UNC students with disabilities search for inclusion

February 17, 2018

UNC students with physical disabilities say they can get around campus without many problems, but they’d like to be included in the conversation when they get where they’re going.

New Student Body President sets goals

February 17, 2018 Cole del Charco

Wednesday, UNC elected a new Student Body President, Savannah Putnam, who wants to improve mental health services on campus.

Feeding the legacy of Our Three Winners

February 10, 2018

On the third anniversary of their killings, the Triangle is honoring Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha.