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Citing ‘constrained’ revenue, UNC-CH trustees call for $16.5 million more in budget cuts

January 30, 2026 Henry Nicholls

The Board unveiled an additional $16.5 million cut to administrative spending under the university’s “ServiceFirst” initiative. The move primarily targets UNC staff positions and pushes the university’s total planned cuts to nearly $87 million.

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Protesters around the Triangle remember Minneapolis victims, call for national shutdown

January 30, 2026 Anthony Guerra-Flores

In the wake of the killing of Alex Pretti, a Veteran Affairs nurse, hundreds of people held a vigil outside the Durham VA Medical Center, while others protested in Chapel Hill.

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Doctors fear a loss of ‘crucial’ care as UNC Health stops gender affirming treatment for people under 19

January 30, 2026 Alice Scott

UNC Health no longer provides gender affirming care to individuals under 19. Now, doctors at the Triangle’s largest health system are working to connect their younger patients with outside care.

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Rents are rising for many area businesses, but some have found ways to minimize the impact

January 30, 2026 Allison Helms

Rent prices are high for Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses, with some paying upwards of $10,000 a month depending on square footage. But, are there exceptions to this increasing threat towards Chapel Hill businesses?

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UNC Libraries opens studio for students to explore AI tools

January 30, 2026 Zoe Behrendt

The new space gives students hands-on access to AI tools, workshops, and guidance, aiming to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and less intimidating.

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Thousands in N.C. show solidarity with monks’ Walk for Peace

January 30, 2026 Lauren Mallett

A group of Buddhist monks trekked through the Triangle on their national Walk for Peace en route to the U.S. Capitol. They’re seeking federal recognition of the Buddhist holiday Vesak.

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For college students without cars, grocery shopping can be difficult and expensive

January 20, 2026 Rachel Moody

A UNC-Chapel Hill researcher has found that a significant number of North Carolina college students face challenges getting to a grocery store to buy healthy food.

Features

A one-of-a-kind Durham museum celebrates the little known history of tubas

January 20, 2026 Maddie Policastro

The Vincent and Ethel Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection grew out its founders’ longtime love of the largest and lowest brass instrument.

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To reduce accidents, some Wake County ambulances will turn off their lights and sirens

January 19, 2026 Maddie Policastro

The Wake County Department of Emergency Medical Services will reduce its use of lights and sirens for some ambulance calls. The experience of other cities suggests that can help prevent accidents with little affect on patient care.

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SNAP benefits have been restored, but some students continue to be food insecure

December 5, 2025 Rachel Moody

Local advocacy groups and leaders of the UNC food pantry say demand continues to be strong for food assistance.

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