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Folt called deliberate, decisive

October 12, 2013

As Carol Folt is installed as the 11th chancellor in UNC’s history, she already has spent months learning the Carolina Way.

UNC decathlete joins torch run

October 12, 2013

Carrying the Olympic torch for his native England is only one of Junior Joe Hutchinson’s recent achievements.

Bicyclists pedal for Ugandan school

October 12, 2013

After helping build one school in Uganda last year, UNC students are raising money for a second.

Tar Heel Town move protects trees

October 12, 2013

The Saturday pre-game parties moved off Polk Place this year, in part due to the damage fans were causing to the trees.

Happy to still be singing the blues

October 5, 2013

A Hillsborough group is preserving the musical heritage of the South … and helping aging musicians keep performing.

‘Cupcake wars’ come to Franklin St.

October 5, 2013

National chain Gigi’s Cupcakes has opened down the block from local cupcake favorite Sugarland. Is there enough of a market to coexist?

Group calls for coal divestment

September 28, 2013

A student group wants the UNC Board of Trustees to look into divesting from the coal industry.

Farm connects refugees with home

September 21, 2013

Some Burmese refugees in Chapel Hill are finding a way to reconnect with their native farming tradition.

Students protest voting changes

September 21, 2013

UNC students take part in a “Moral Monday” demonstration to protest changes to North Carolina voter laws.

Bird-cams aim to explain ‘peacocking’

September 14, 2013

What is it about peacocks’ tails that attracts female mates? Scientists are discovering that the answer is more complicated than just the bright colors.