Sarah Cornette, an art teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' district received a grant allowing her to collect children's perspectives on life from a ways away from Orange County — in Greece.
“To know we can help people in any type of way is what we do this for," The Hemp Store in Chapel Hill has seen success in educating the community and bringing a fairly new product to Orange County.
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on June 12 to allocate funds to the cleanup of the former coal ash infill at the Chapel Hill Police Station and near Bolin Creek and the Bolin Creek Trail.
Today a small moment of justice was brought to the Durham County Courthouse as Craig Hicks was handed a ruling of three consecutive life sentences in prison for the murders of three Muslim college students in 2015. Family members that were present at the sentencing offered their words and sentiments about the lives that were lost on that February night. The families of Deah, Yusor and Razan also reclaimed the narrative of their murder, with additional evidence being presented that removed false claims and presumptions about the nature of how the crime occurred.
The highs and lows – but mostly the highs – of UNC men's basketball in 2018-19, led by a high-scoring Tar Heel triumvirate that helped deliver a share of the ACC regular season title.
"You won't get everything you want, or everything you think you've earned. So that's when you have to adapt. Be ready to do things and take opportunities you wouldn't have considered normally."
"Let the quirky things that will inevitably happen to you in this college town be just that — quirky — and don't be closed off to new experiences."
Whether you want to continue playing a sport you love or want to learn something new altogether, UNC has options at all skill and commitment levels to make sure every student can participate.
A lot has been made of the job head coach Roy Williams did on the recruiting trail this offseason, but here are three returning Tar Heels that will be vital to a successful season – and maybe even to hanging another banner in the Dean E. Smith Center.
"Hark the Sound" may be the official alma mater of the University, but it isn't the only song that people remember long after their time at Carolina ends.
The "ruler," and "owner" of Sigma Chi probably isn't who you would guess — and likely walks on more legs than you think.
Savannah Putnam, former student body president, took heed of the student government body during a tumultuous year filled with politics, Silent Sam and mental health concerns.
"No matter how we get there, at the end of the day we all end up in the same blue robe, proud of being graduates of UNC. "
Businesses are ever-changing in Chapel Hill. Check out some of the new, innovative local businesses and chains that are coming to the area.
"But if you've done it right, you'll have some wild stories to tell that might make you feel strong for surviving them."
Since his return to North Carolina in November, Mack Brown has been working to reshape UNC’s football program.
In a matter of months, new students will step on campus and several North Carolina sports teams will begin their seasons. Here are some of teams that will be in action this fall, and what to expect from them.
In a matter of months, new students will step on campus and several North Carolina sports teams will begin their seasons. Here are some of the teams that will be in action this fall, and what to expect from them.
Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz challenges the incoming class of 2023 to look beyond what is known and to recognize their own success.
"Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and put yourself out there! Even if you're met with the occasional rejection, or derisive look or you just don't quite click with someone, you'll do a lot more good than harm."
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