County Commissioners to broadcast on live TV

When it comes to staying technologically savvy, the folks in local government don't want to be left out of the loop. Orange County is about to join ...

Leaders forecast low tuition hikes

Faculty salary increases gained this summer could end up padding students' wallets when tuition talks resume this fall. Some University officials have ...

Duke weighs honor code

With members of Duke University's lacrosse team at the center of an ongoing criminal investigation, the rape allegations that rocked the Durham community ...

Research funding sees spike

UNC-Chapel Hill brought in a record amount of research grants and contracts in fiscal year 2006 - $593 million -- but officials say more private donations ...

Castro conundrum topic of spy conference

Those who think Fidel Castro's recent surgery and ailing health might signal the end of Cuba's totalitarian government might be in for a surprise. Though ...

Students learning after school, too

Students always bring their pencils, paper and notebooks to class, but this year, students might also want to bring their harmonicas, guitars and recorders. The ...

Daily Dose

Jennifer Lopez - pregnant? Her entourage isn't saying yes or no, but according to the loose mouth of blond teeny-bopper Jesse McCartney, the songstress ...

Religious groups use varied tactics

When Britney Sink arrived on campus her freshman year, she knew she wouldn't join a campus church. She just isn't religious, she said. But a Christian ...

Strife rules Carolina North talks

TTA pushes student bus use

UNC-Chapel Hill junior and SUV owner Matt Clark could save as much as $1047.24 per year on gas and parking using public transportation -- assuming he ...

Love for rose

Dave Bartholomew (left), Scott Philips and Caitlin Cary play for a packed crowd Thursday at Borders. The group contributed to "Songs for 65 Roses," an ...

First-day jitters

It's one of those unanswerable questions, like the chicken and the egg - who has it worse on the first day of school, the teacher or the student? "The ...

GAA focuses on freshmen

Students are bombarded each fall with clubs and organizations eager to recruit new members. These organizations use various tactics - pamphlets, posters ...

Late shuttle rides offer safe night cap

As a new semester dawns and the sun sets, the night comes to life with students searching the area for a good time. But when the parties end, a new ...

Allred further along than past president

At a hefty 26 pages Student Body President James Allred's summer report is much longer than the two-page newsletter produced last year by former Student ...

Allred touts summer progress report

The first report of Student Body President James Allred's administration is fresh from the printers. On Thursday, student government's executive branch ...

Poverty center gift keeps effort going

UNC's fight against poverty is here to stay. After a $2 million donation, officials said UNC's Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity now has the ...

Eatery to enter late-night scene

Late-night food quests no longer will be limited to venues such as Time-Out, Cosmic Cantina or Qdoba Mexican Grill. A new restaurant recently added ...

Law to increase hassle at DMV, help curb fraud

Red tape at the Department of Motor Vehicles will increase, but N.C. motorists will only have to deal with the new requirements every eight years. Gov. ...