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Rolanda Hedgepeth, Faith Hedgepeth's sister, comforts her mother, Connie Hedgepeth, at a press conference Thursday. At the press conference, Chapel Hill police announced that an arrest has been made in the investigation of Faith Hedgepeth's murder in 2012.

Nine years later, suspect arrested in murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

By Praveena Somasundaram | 6:47pm

At the time of her death, Faith Hedgepeth was a junior at UNC and had dreams of becoming a pediatrician. Hedgepeth, a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, was an active member of the Carolina Indian Circle and volunteered at the American Indian Center.
Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares, whose relationship to Hedgepeth is unclear, was charged with first-degree murder in the Hedgepeth investigation, said Assistant Chief of Police Celisa Lehew, the lead investigator in the case.
No further details about the case were revealed during Thursday’s press conference, and the homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.

A small group stands near the Old Well behind South Building on Sept. 12, 2020.

Coalition launches to address UNC governance concerns

By Praveena Somasundaram | 8:32am

Graduates from NCSSM now guaranteed admission to UNC System schools

By Hannah Rosenberger | 9:02pm

Column: Gaslight, gatekeep, goodbye mainstream feminism

By Caitlyn Yaede | 8:11pm

Flags placed on the Braintree Town Common in honor of those killed on 9/11. Of the nearly 3,000 flags, 2,574 American flags represent the civilians and military personnel who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service.

Column: Remembering North Carolina's role in post-9/11 United States

By Josiah Townsend | 6:28pm

"As September is suicide prevention awareness month, it is important to recognize their sacrifice does not stop on the battlefield but should be remembered even after their military service."

Glinda the Good Witch prepares to greet patrons before they embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road at the Land of Oz on Sept. 12.

Column: Go off to see the Wizard at Beech Mountain's Land of Oz

By Rajee Ganesan | Sep. 15

"The Land of Oz was a unique experience that any history buff, musical lover or Wizard of Oz fan can enjoy, and supporting the lively event is a way to keep its history alive, and expand it back to what it once was."

UNC freshman outside hitter Mabrey Shaffmaster serves the ball as her teammates look on during the Tar Heels' home matchup against Elon on Sept. 14, 2021. The Heels won 3-0.

UNC volleyball beats Elon in three sets, maintains undefeated record

By Caroline Prendiville | Sep. 15

Coming off an intense five-set win against Michigan, the North Carolina volleyball team defeated Elon (5-5) in three sets and improved its record to 9-0.

Cars pass by the North Carolina State Capitol building on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. In the 2020 election, all of the incumbents in the council of state races won re-election or are leading over their opponent.

N.C. Court of Appeals overturns decision granting voting rights for felons

By Kelli Rainer | Sep. 14

More than 55,000 North Carolina residents were granted the right to vote. Until they weren’t. On Sept. 3, 11 days after the Wake County Superior Court ruled to restore voting rights to North Carolina residents on felony probation or parole, the N.C. Court of Appeals overturned that decision, and the N.C. Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals decision Friday.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more urgent and more challenging to learn important life skills not learned in school, such as paying taxes and filing for health insurance. DTH Photo Illustration.

Column: The things I never learned in school, but should have

By Raymond Pang | Sep. 15

"I didn’t feel like general K-12 education had truly prepared me for life on my own, both inside and outside the college classroom — and I’m not alone."

UNC sophomore forward Ernest Bawa (20) goes for the ball during the Sept. 14, 2021, men's soccer game against Campbell University. Carolina walked away with a home-field 1-0 win.

No. 16 UNC men's soccer team tops Campbell 1-0 in Chapel Hill

By Eve Maddock | Sep. 15

The No. 16 ranked North Carolina men’s soccer team (4-1-1, 0-1-0 ACC) defeated Campbell (3-2-1) on Tuesday 1-0 with a goal in the 82nd minute.

IAAR-SLATE holds first research symposium for undergraduates

By Aaron Miller | Sep. 14

The event hosted ten undergraduate students who have conducted research on race, racism and racial equity. “I hope it opens up new questions that audience members might ask, new resources that they have to answer those questions," Faculty Director for Research for IAAR-SLATE Reneé Alexander Craft said. "I'm hoping that it deepens and enriches the dialogue that we have about race, racism and racial equity on UNC campus and beyond.”

Across Orange County, English Ivy is growing rapidly on trees. This type of ivy is an invasive species and the Town of Hillsborough is looking for people to help remove it.

English ivy poses threat to tree health, but these volunteers are pushing back

By Ashley Quincin | Sep. 14

Aside from not being native to the United States, English ivy has a tendency to climb trees, killing the foliage and working its way into the tree bark. Ivy also adds weight to trees, making them more susceptible to storm damage. This can lead to a harboring of moisture, which promotes tree rot.

Senior Ryan Gerard shakes hands with his opponent after he won the Rod Myers Invitational at the Duke University Golf Club on Sept. 12, 2021.

No. 4 UNC men's golf looking ahead to fall season after win at Rod Myers Invitational

By Mikyla Williams | Sep. 14

The Tar Heels have started the fall golf season off strong with returning, record-breaking talent on the squad.

UNC senior running back British Brooks (24) carries the ball at the game against Georgia State on Sept. 11 at Kenan Stadium. UNC won 59-17.

Preview: No. 21 UNC football prepares for first conference home test against Virginia

By Lucas Thomae | Sep. 14

On Saturday, the No. 21 North Carolina football team will get a second crack at an ACC Coastal opponent this season when it welcomes the Virginia Cavaliers to Kenan Stadium. UNC hopes to build off the momentum from its fiery offensive performance in a 59-17 victory against Georgia State last weekend.

UNC junior quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws the ball at the game against Georgia State on Sept. 11 at Kenan Stadium. UNC won 59-17.

Quarterback Sam Howell making most of new NIL rules with multiple endorsement deals

By Rithvik Chelasani | Sep. 14

Since the NCAA's new name, image and likeness rules were implemented on July 1, UNC's junior quarterback Sam Howell has entered into partnerships with Bojangles, a trading card company and TABLE, a local nonprofit.

Joel Curran is the Vice Chancellor for Communications at UNC. His last day with the University will be Oct. 8.

UNC Vice Chancellor of Communications Joel Curran to join Notre Dame University

By Allie Kelly | Sep. 14

Vice Chancellor of Communications Joel Curran will be leaving UNC for a position as vice president of public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame, according to a University email sent Tuesday.

(From left to right) Political committee member Daniel Kang, President Anna Hattle and Senior Advisor Jessie Huang of the Asian American Student Association prepare to address the members of the organization in Bingham Hall on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

Looking back at 30 years of the Asian American Students Association

By Amy Xu | Sep. 13

Amid the challenges of a virtual school year and COVID-19 last year, one of UNC’s first Asian-interest organizations — now called the Asian American Students Association (AASA) — remained strong. “The idea of having an Asian American community – it was something that I hadn’t grown up with before,” AASA president Katrina Jagadeesan said. “After meeting a couple of the members and getting to know them and participating, that was something I was missing in my life.”