UNC narrows candidates for chief of police, invites finalists to campus

By Preston Lennon

In the wake of the former Police Chief Jeff McCracken begins a new process to hire for the position  —   one that has been at the brunt of much controversy and finger pointing. 

'We're a part of the campus:' UNC's long-term plan for Cosmic Cantina

By Preston Lennon

Cosmic Cantina has been serving up low-cost, high-quality burritos for 20 years in Chapel Hill. Although a recent UNC plan proposes replacing it and other businesses with a welcoming gateway to campus, changes are years down the road.  Part of the UNC Master Plan proposes using an entire section of buildings surrounding Porthole Alley for a number of projects. This plan left students and store owners confused about the future of Cosmic Cantina, a beloved Mexican restaurant on Franklin Street. 

Inside UNC's long term plan to reinvent campus, the 'Master Plan'

By Nick Needham

UNC last released a Master Plan in 2006 that saw the creation of the Caudill Laboratories and the Arts Common area, among other developments. The latest version of the Master Plan seeks to transform some elements of Carolina Housing, recreate the look and feel of Porthole Alley, and much more. 

North Carolina Congressional map can stay following Supreme Court decision

By Marin Wolf

North Carolina won't have to redraw congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it does not have a role to play in cases of partisan gerrymandering. 

After over 40 years, sewer service in the Rogers Road Neighborhood is complete

By Marin Wolf

“We didn’t have any power, so we had to put people in office that thought like us, and that’s what we started doing,” Caldwell said. “And we have to make sure that we keep those (people) in there.” 

UNC football lands transfer defensive back Kyler McMichael

By Brian Keyes

Kyler McMichael is the latest defensive back to transfer to North Carolina. Formerly playing at Clemson for his first year, the Norcross, Georgia product will join a UNC team lacking in depth in the secondary after losing four players this past offseason. 

Morehead Planetarium helped astronauts reach the moon, it is still on the cutting edge

By Madison Hoffmann

As NASA prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its historic moon landing mission, we remember the role UNC played in educating and training the astronauts who took part in Apollo 11. 

Change of plans for Greene Tract redevelopment draws out 17 years of debate

By Jamey Cross

Chapel Hill Town Council held a special meeting Monday night to discuss adopting a resolution for how to move forward with the 164-acre Greene Tract property owned by Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. 

PTA Thrift Store in Carrboro announces it is changing its name

Tense relationships between the PTA Thrift Shop and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools PTA Concil have further escalated, with the CHCCS organization requesting the removal of the "PTA" portion of the thrift shop's name.  

Hops Burger Bar on Franklin Street is closed for good

By Brian Keyes

Franklins Street goers have been puzzled by the restaurant's sudden closing. Here is the latest. 

Focus groups examine Chapel Hill Transit's NS route replacement, the NS-BRT project

By Marin Wolf

Bus riders, cyclists, business owners and residents gathered on the weekend of Friday, July 12 to discuss the bus stations that will be a part of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S BRT) system, a streamlined route that will feature dedicated bus lanes and traffic signal priority.

UNC tennis' Alexa Graham to represent U.S. at Pan American Games

By Ryan Wilcox

North Carolina women’s tennis player Alexa Graham is the lone collegiate women’s player to represent the U.S. in the 2019 Pan American Games, the USTA announced today.

Orange County Public Library will expand its reach with new grant money

By Dylan Lamphier

The Orange County Public Library received a $50,000 grant to expand access to libraries and books for children in northern Orange County.

Got slogan ideas for UNC women's soccer? Now's your chance to pitch them

By Ryan Wilcox

The first half of 2019 has been an exciting time for North Carolina women's soccer. Now, fans will have a chance to capture that feeling.

UNC men's basketball to play at Carmichael Arena against Wofford in December

By Ryan Wilcox

The North Carolina men’s basketball team will play its first regular season game at Carmichael Arena since 1986 when it hosts Wofford this season on Dec. 15.

UNC archeologist leads students to uncover pieces of ancient Judaic history

“There you are, I’ve been waiting.” UNC students and leaders are closing the books on an excavation series in Huqoq, Isreal, but not without immense success.