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North Carolina’s dairy industry has been struggling for years. The pandemic has made things worse

January 22, 2021

Already hurt by a long-term decline in milk consumption, North Carolina’s dairy farmers were especially hard hit by the pandemic.

For people with eating disorders, the pandemic is ‘almost tailor made’ for relapses

January 19, 2021

A study conducting in part by UNC researchers found COVID-related lockdowns created a perfect storm for people with eating disorders.

Tests and tech will be part of UNC’s spring reopening plan, but some are skeptical

December 16, 2020

After multiple COVID-19 clusters forced UNC to send student home early in Fall semester, university leaders have announced a controversial plan to welcome a limited number of students back in January.

Amid the pandemic, some are trying to keep Chapel Hill’s music culture intact

November 25, 2020

Downtown Chapel Hill’s Save The Music Street Performance Series invites musicians to play live on Franklin St. on Saturday nights.

UNC-Chapel Hill spring 2021 reopening plan raises concerns in the UNC community

November 13, 2020

Though UNC leaders are promising extra health precautions, some members of the UNC community are concerned about the university’s spring 2021 in-person reopening.

Red and blue make purple: North Carolina confirms its status as a political battleground with the 2020 election

November 13, 2020

North Carolina voters leaned Republican red for President Trump, yet reelected Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.

Dorms, off-campus or at home: Students weigh spring 2021 housing options

November 13, 2020

As the spring semester approaches, UNC students are adjusting their housing plans.

Prayers in a pandemic: How two Catholic churches in Chapel Hill are continuing to worship

November 13, 2020

Two Catholic churches in Chapel Hill adapted their services by live streaming mass and moving outside.

Election reflection: UNC students share how they reacted as the results came in

November 6, 2020

It was an especially significant election for many UNC students because it was the first time they ever voted for president.

Youth voter turnout higher in 2020 than in previous presidential election

November 6, 2020

Voter turnout among young people was higher this year than in 2016, which may have had a significant impact in key battleground states.