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UNC student murder trial highlights popularity of smoking pot while driving

October 15, 2016

As a jury deliberates the fate of Chandler Kania, other students say so-called ‘blunt riding’ is popular.

Student describes Hurricane Matthew’s effect on hometown

October 15, 2016

Robeson County, NC was among the places hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew. Students from the area are trying to help their families and neighbors cope with the damage.

UNC celebrates National Coming Out Day

October 15, 2016

Former NFL player Michael Sam and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, spoke during National Coming Out Day events at UNC.

UNC tries to regulate marching band protests

October 8, 2016

Members of the UNC marching band have been told they can’t kneel during the National Anthem at football games. But they will be allowed to protest in other ways.

Friends say they tried to take Kania’s keys before fatal crash

October 8, 2016

Former UNC student Chandler Kania on trial for murder after causing an alcohol-related accident that killed three people on Interstate 85.

After fatal crash, some students more careful about drinking and driving

October 8, 2016 ccepisodes

The two bars where Chandler Kania drank before causing a fatal car accident were punished by state alcohol regulators. But they’re back in business now, and it’s not clear weather the Kania case has done much to change students’ drinking habits.

Community with contaminated water welcomes Duke coal ash settlement

October 8, 2016

Duke Energy this week reached a legal settlement with environmental groups that will lead to the removal of coal ash from a power plant the company used to operate in Salisbury.

Coastal N.C. prepares for Hurricane Matthew

October 8, 2016

The Category 2 storm is expected to bring heavy rain, wind gusts, and possible flooding to Eastern North Carolina.

Artis appears in court, denies assault allegations

October 1, 2016

The UNC football player denies allegations that he sexually assaulted a UNC sophomore, who went public with her story last month.

DEA ban worries kratom drinkers in Carrboro

October 1, 2016

The government plans to ban kratom, an herbal substance that’s popular with people who drink it as an alternative to alcohol or to combat chronic pain and addiction.