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For the first time in years, UNC is raising tuition for in-state and out-of-state students

November 14, 2025 Brooks Stevenson, Emmy Berger and Reyna Drake

The UNC Board of Trustees voted Thursday to raise tuition three percent for in-state students and ten percent for out-of-state.

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Far away from New York City, the effects of Zohran Mamdani’s election are being felt in Chapel Hill

November 14, 2025 Andrew Sellers

Zohran Mamdani will be the first Muslim to hold the role of New York City’s mayor. Though controversial, Mamdani is inspiring Muslim Americans far beyond New York.

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Dance groups say UNC doesn’t have enough studio space for them to meet and rehearse

November 14, 2025 Gracie Durham

Without a formal dance program, UNC’s student dance groups are struggling to find rehearsal space and recognition. Club leaders say the growing interest in dance on campus isn’t being met with university support.

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Disney is building a huge neighborhood in Pittsboro. Not everybody is enchanted with the plans.

November 14, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

Storyliving by Disney plans to build a 1500 acre development called Asteria in Pittsboro, stirring both excitement about economic benefits and concern about environmental impacts on the Haw River.

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At Raleigh’s Dix Park, a Danish artist has turned trash into trolls

November 14, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

International recycled materials artist Thomas Dambo is bringing the Raleigh community together through the construction of five larger-than-life wooden trolls.

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As families go without SNAP benefits, food pantries say they can’t meet the community’s demand

November 7, 2025 Liana Riachi

Local food pantries – already strained by an increase in applicants over the past few years – are seeing demand surge during the government shutdown. Experts say charities can’t make up for the interruption of SNAP benefits.

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Citing new DEI guidelines, UNC has revoked the Black Student Movement’s control of a campus lounge

November 7, 2025 Emmy Berger and Anthony Guerra-Flores

Administrators have turned the Upendo Lounge, a historical gathering space of the Black Student Movement, into a space for all student groups. UNC says it’s due to the new federal and UNC System anti-DEI guidelines.

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Woodturners group welcomes all to learn about their craft

November 7, 2025 Gracie Durham

The Chapel Hill woodturners club not only has experienced members, but also welcomes all community members with any amount of experience. They are hoping to open their own space, while also maintaining their values of giving back to the community.

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‘It’s not a joke’: Fed up with squirrels, some Durham residents want limits on wildlife feeders

October 31, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Citing thousands of dollars of squirrel damage to homes and vehicles, residents of a Durham subdivision want the city to regulate wildlife feeders. But the mayor says a proposed ordinance goes too far.

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UNC has expanded a personal finance class to help athletes’ money management skills

October 31, 2025 Liana Riachi

UNC has partnered with the financial services company Robinhood to expand the class. The course is open to all students, with a focus on student athletes in need of NIL income management.

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