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North Carolina native Christina Koch makes history on Artemis II mission

April 10, 2026 Andrew Sellers

Christina Koch, a mission specialist for Artemis II, is from Jacksonville, N.C. She attended the North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham and North Carolina State University.

UNC event connects residents to free health services

April 10, 2026 Javon Huynh

UNC students and community volunteers hosted Health on the Block in Chapel Hill, offering free health screenings, resources, and entertainment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.