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A former Still Life worker says he’s not surprised by underage drinking allegations

March 27, 2026 Henry Nicholls

For the second time in two years, employees of the Franklin St. night club face charges following a fatal car wreck. In both cases, investigators say Still Life served alcohol to underage customers.

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Davis’s departure likely means UNC is leaving the Dean Smith era behind

March 27, 2026 Andrew Sellers, Reyna Drake and Anthony Guerra-Flores

As university leaders seek a replacement for Hubert Davis, they may look less to the past and more to the transactional future of modern college basketball.

Features

100 woodblocks create a sonic soundscape in Coker Arboretum

March 27, 2026 Anthony Guerra-Flores

The wirelessly controlled blocks and hammers were spread across the Arboretum in a two-day art installation called Murmurations by The Process Series.

Features

This Franklin St. business allows visitors to play with cats … and adopt them

March 27, 2026 Lauren Mallett

Cat Tales Cat Cafe offers a space for local community members to meet and play with cats up for adoption. The cafe’s rescue mission seeks to reduce euthanasia rates, a growing problem statewide.

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UNC alum and soccer great Carla Overbeck continues to advocate for women athletes

March 27, 2026 Zoe Behrendt

Carla Overbeck’s legacy goes beyond the 1999 Women’s World Cup. From fighting for basic resources to paving the way for mothers in sports, her impact helped transform women’s athletics.

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For the second time, Still Life nightclub workers face charges from a fatal car wreck

March 13, 2026 Henry Nicholls and Rachel Moody

The most recent charges follow a fatal car crash in Harnett County involving people under 21 who allegedly were served at Still Life. Still Life workers also faced similar charges after a fatal 2024 wreck in Chapel Hill.

Features

This local farm gives visitors a new way to rest and relax: cuddling with a cow

March 13, 2026 Henry Nicholls

The Brajboro Cow Sanctuary offers visitors the opportunity to participate in activities such as cow cuddling, feeding, and more. It’s part of a trend of large animal-assisted therapy, where animals other than the typical cats and dogs are used in therapeutic ways.

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Climate activists remain optimistic, despite Trump Administration policy changes

March 13, 2026 Andrew Sellers

The White House has rescinded many environmental policies, including a finding that greenhouse gasses pose a risk. But advocates of climate regulations say they’ll continue their work.

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Rep. Valerie Foushee’s primary race was unusually close. Were voters sending her a message?

March 7, 2026 Andrew Sellers

As she runs for her third term, Rep. Foushee won the Democratic primary by won by less than 1% of the vote over a challenger who ran as more progressive.

Features

Controversial artist Raj Bunnag explores the power of printmaking as political expression

March 6, 2026 Javon Huynh

Bunnag, invited to UNC by the Asian American Center, led multiple events on campus, allowing students to engage with art that challenges social and political norms, even amid pressures on artistic freedom.

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