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A freshman seminar has caused controversy both on campus and nationally.

The program encouraged thousands of college students to take jobs as teachers in North Carolina schools.

Many upperclassmen opt to move off-campus, but UNC is making moves to draw students back to campus.

A policy of isolation over 50 years old between the United States and Cuba has ended, and diplomatic relations are beginning once again.

El Centro Hispano opened a center in Carrboro that aims to connect prospective employees with workers.

Local bar owners say Alcohol Law Enforcement officers have started to enforce rules on private clubs.

As the FDA reconsiders whether gay men can donate blood, a UNC student is protesting with an eight-foot sculpture on campus.

The “Fight for $15” campaign came to UNC and Shaw University Wednesday, where hundreds gathered.

As the nationwide activism continues for higher wages, two local restaurants have already decided to pay their workers more.

Hicks is the alleged gunman in the February shooting at Finley Forest Condominiums that left three people dead.