Williams, 19, freshman Eagle Scout

A crowd of more than 1,500 people convened at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington on New Year’s Eve to mourn the death of a UNC freshman. Harper ...

Local cafes stir up success

Something interesting must be brewing in the mind of Scott Conary. The co-owner of Caff

Workers call for hikes in salaries

About 60 University employees cut out the middle man by expressing their concerns about several issues, including wages and benefits, directly to UNC ...

Police enhance law enforcement precision

Later this year, Chapel Hill police will get the chance to take a cue from the annals of TV cop shows like “Magnum, P.I.” and “Dragnet,” ...

Town celebrates Rev. King

The recent decision to rename Airport Road as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard provided an added level of significance to the celebration of King’s ...

Taxes could rise 10 percent

Although this year’s revaluation of all the county’s real property will cause the property tax rate to decrease, Chapel Hill’s budget ...

North Carolina reacts to Bush's proposed expansion of No Child Left Behind

The Bush administration said college administrators and employers want better-prepared students and workers in the classroom and in the workplace. And ...

Transit forum provides outlet for local worries

Citizens with concerns about public transportation had the chance to air their feelings Thursday — and local officials were there to hear them. A ...

Tar Heels tackle Olympic task

It’s been barely five months since the 2004 Summer Olympics finished in Athens, Greece, and already, planning has begun for the next games — ...

Student elections

Dean, others vie to be Democratic leader

The future of the Democratic Party might hinge on who is at the helm, making former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean’s entrance into the fray the latest ...

Schools' efforts fail to hit goal

During the next month, the UNC system’s governing body will look into the issue of whether campuses are doing enough to attract minority-owned businesses ...

Comedian to perform at Local 506 on Sunday

Todd Barry, a veteran with 17 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, will be performing at Local 506 on Sunday night with band Portastatic. This ...

Big man battle will decide UNC's fate

Game and Time: No. 3 North Carolina at No. 4 Wake Forest. Tipoff is at 1:30 p.m. Site: Lawrence Joel Coliseum. TV/Radio: The game will be televised ...

Campus briefs

Case of meningitis confirmed on UNC campus Thursday A case of bacterial meningitis, Neisseria meningitidis, was confirmed Thursday at UNC. A student ...

Town Council sets goals for new year

2004 was a productive year for the Chapel Hill Town Council, as the town’s governing body completed many of the goals it set for itself last January. Joint ...

System officials mull issue of cap

The nonresident enrollment cap will come under scrutiny again this month as the UNC system’s governing body investigates the possibility of deviating ...

Town to join homelessness fight

The issue of eliminating homelessness was brought to the attention of local residents in November during a roundtable discussion, and it has now been ...

In-state tuition likely won't budge

Members of the UNC system’s governing body admitted Thursday that they simply will be going through the motions when receiving proposals for campus-initiated ...