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First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Chris Clemons, and a press conference by Professor Dwayne Dixon, who was briefly suspended last week over allegations he advocated violence.

With federal money in hand, the Town of Chapel Hill plans to begin repairing trails and paths damaged during Chantel. Some of the repairs will be temporary to get the trails open sooner.

A new Buc-ee’s location is coming to Mebane. People are passionate about the incoming mega gas station. There’s both excitement and concern surrounding it.

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon over his ties to a leftist group. The suspension led to concerns about free speech on campus.

The day of service honors Deah Barakat, a dentistry student, as well as his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and sister in law Razan Abu-Salha. The three were murdered in their Finley Forest condominium by a neighbor in February 2015.

Amid ongoing political and legal threats, Hispanic Heritage Month is still a space to proclaim and celebrate. At the Carolina Latinx Center event, multiple organizations demonstrated unity.