2020 Coronavirus Outbreak - The Daily Tar Heel

UNC schedules five wellness days during spring semester

By Maddie Ellis | October 8

UNC's spring semester will have a delayed start on Jan. 19, a two-week delay from the academic calendar's initial start date of Jan. 6. 

Businesses prepare for adjusting outdoor seating in the upcoming winter months

By Isabella Braddish | October 7

Business owners on Franklin Street worry that cold weather may cause a decline in customers in the coming winter months. 

'Trying to find positivity': UNC athletes find hobbies during COVID-19

By Andrew Reynolds | October 5

Athletes went from practicing and playing almost every day to going home, wherever that may be, uncertain about their futures. But in that time, UNC athletes ...

Residents find new ways to celebrate Halloween during COVID-19

By Li-Anne Wright | October 5

Halloween for UNC students and Chapel Hill-Carrboro families will be different this year. The Orange County Health Department has recommended alternatives ...

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State elections board members resign over legal settlement, sparking controversy

By Guillermo Molero | October 4

Just weeks before North Carolinians head to the polls, legal battles and resignations plague the state’s governing body on elections. 

New sheep set to become Rameses XXII at Hogan’s Magnolia View Farm

By Madi Kirkman | October 4

A new ram prepares to take on the role of UNC's live mascot. Currently known as Otis, this young ram will become Rameses XXII after the retirement of ...

‘Health and safety is our priority’: Chapel Hill bars, movie theaters reopen

By Kayla Guilliams | October 4

Local bars and movie theaters are preparing to reopen at limited capacity and with health and safety guidelines in place after being closed since March.  ...

'A very cathartic experience': Reopened gyms give members an outlet during pandemic

By Mary Mac Porter | October 4

As gyms are reopening, students have mixed feelings about new safety precautions.

Bars, entertainment venues in NC allowed to open as state, county move into Phase 3

By Sonia Rao | October 2

Bars and entertainment venues in North Carolina will be able to open as soon as Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a Wednesday news briefing.  ...

Campus Health now offers saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students on and off campus

By Raymond Pang | October 1

A new saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students, will be available in the Student Union Monday through Friday from now on. 

UNC wide receiver Bug Howard (84) catches a pass for a touchdown in a game against Boston College. Howard finished the 2014 football season with 42 catches and 455 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Preview: Three keys for UNC football's return to action at Boston College on Saturday

By Christian Avy | October 1

Although Boston College is 2-0 on the year, the Eagles gave up six rush attempts of more than 10 yards each against Texas State and a 59-yard touchdown ...

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Campus and Community Advisory Committee weighs spring semester schedule options

By Kelly Kendall | September 30

These new options call for the spring semester to begin starting on Jan. 11, Jan. 13 and even as late as Jan. 19. 

Concerns about COVID-19 linger as Kenan Stadium nears partial reopening

By PJ Morales | September 29

“If everyone wore masks, then we would say the risk of transmission is probably really low, no matter the size of the crowd,” Pettifor said. “But ...

UNC football coaches look to capitalize on extended break ahead of Boston College game

By Lucas Thomae | September 28

In a Zoom press conference on Monday, head coach Mack Brown announced that the Tar Heels had scheduled a non-conference game against Western Carolina ...

Heel Talk Episode 23: Voices on reopening the University next spring

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram | September 28

Today, we’re talking about the Campus & Community Advisory Committee — that met for the first time last Tuesday.

UNC football adds matchup with Western Carolina to 2020 schedule

By Jared McMasters | September 28

UNC has added Western Carolina University as its one non-conference game this season.

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Sept. 25

By Henry Haney | September 25

How well do you know what happened on campus and beyond this week?

Chapel Hill High School football team 'optimistic' as it prepares for delayed season

By Lauren Baddour | September 24

The football team is continuing to work hard while also striving to stay safe and take precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNC football moves forward and adjusts after canceled Charlotte game

By Nicole Schroder | September 24

After a last-minute cancellation, the UNC football team is gearing up for its game against Boston College next weekend and keeping morale high. 

Trinity Court public housing remains vacant after 2019 redevelopment announcement

By Henry Haney | September 24

Though Chapel Hill seeks to expand public housing units, it is not accessible to all. The Trinity Court public housing community is set for redevelopment, ...