For some Black families in CHCCS, remote learning is a "breath of fresh air"

Courtney McLaughlin, mother of three CHCCS students, said some Black families have felt more included in their students’ education during remote learning.  Instead of teachers communicating less, she said her kids’ teachers have been communicating with her more than ever. “This is the first time a lot of Black families have had that experience of having, I guess, a little bit of power, and a little bit of say-so,” she said. “I know what my kids learn; I know how he’s being treated during the day. I can hear it in the next room.”

Andrew Brown Jr.'s family will be shown portion of body cam footage, judge rules

On Wednesday, a North Carolina judge denied the release of the footage of Andrew Brown Jr.'s shooting to the media. Brown was sitting behind the wheel of his car at his Elizabeth City home when local officers opened fire on him the morning of April 21. The footage will be released to Brown's son, Khalil Ferebee, the attorney representing the victim and other family within one degree of kinship in the next 10 days.

Carolina Vaccination Clinic opts to also vaccinate UNC families and employees

In an effort to provide vaccination to as many people as possible, family and household members of UNC students, post-docs and employees can now get vaccinated at the Carolina Vaccination Clinic. 

First-years help UNC field hockey advance to NCAA Championship with 3-0 win over Iowa

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated Iowa 3-0 in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, securing a spot in the title game against Michigan on Sunday. It will be the first National Championship game in Karen Shelton Stadium, where the Tar Heels have been undefeated since its commission in 2018.

Chapel Hill residents experience power outages on first day of UNC final exam period

Over 4,000 Chapel Hill residents along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard experienced a power outage Friday, the first day of finals for UNC students.

Gentrification may be causing long-time Chapel Hill residents to have higher property tax

An disproportionate increase in property values for homes in minority and rural Orange County communities has raised concerns from groups like the Marian Cheek Jackson Center and EmPOWERment, Inc. 

'All art is political': UNC professor publishes debut novel about the opioid crisis

UNC professor Karen Tucker’s debut novel, "Bewilderness" tells the story of two young women struggling with addiction.

'We should celebrate': Reflecting on UNC's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations

Through performances, panels and the creation of a community cookbook, this year's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration was centered around building up community infrastructure, while simultaneously trying to offer programming and community support during an extraordinarily difficult year, said Heidi Kim, center director of the AAC.

Filmmakers explore racial impact of South of the Border in paused documentary

Located in Dillon County, South Carolina, South of the Border’s name is wordplay: it is just South of the South Carolina-North Carolina border and its Mexican theme refers to the border between the United States and Mexico. 

UNC baseball gets swept at No. 6 Notre Dame

UNC baseball can't complete 10-run comeback against No. 6 Notre Dame in 13-12 loss

After falling behind by 10 runs, the North Carolina baseball team (20-20, 14-15 ACC) could not complete its comeback against No. 6 Notre Dame (23-8, 20-8 ACC) and lost 13-12 in game two in South Bend. 

Cold bats, defensive woes plague UNC baseball in 4-0 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame

Offensive and defensive struggles harmed the North Carolina baseball team on Friday afternoon, as the Tar Heels (20-19, 14-14 ACC) lost 4-0 to No. 6 Notre Dame (22-8, 19-8 ACC), in South Bend. 

UNC women’s soccer defeats Denver in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

UNC's women's soccer team dominated the second half of their battle as they managed to pull out a victory over Denver in the second round of the NCAA tournament. 

Introducing Lux Libertas Ventures: UNC's first student-run venture capital fund

Lux Libertas Ventures focuses on pre-seed investments into consumer internet startups that attack the problems faced by Generation Z, such as mental health, digital wellness, consumer banking and other areas of exploration.  The organization is run entirely by UNC students with a strong advisory network of executives from Fortune 500 companies and tier one venture capital funds.

Column: Meet the DTH's next elevate editor

University Desk Senior Writer Maydha Devarajan will be the DTH's elevate editor for the 2021-22 school year.

North Carolina's K-12 schools address falling student attendance due to pandemic

Almost 20 percent of K-12 students in North Carolina aren't attending school four days a week. In local school districts like Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools, these attendance rates are lower for students of color and students with disabilities. 

NCGA Weekly Roundup: Gerrymandering, protest bill dominate hectic week

This is part of a series that looks at bills the North Carolina General Assembly has introduced, the progress they have made in the chamber and what impact they might have on the state moving forward. 

Your guide to new public art installations in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is enriched in astonishing artwork covering walls from Franklin Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Daily Tar Heel created a guide for you to check out some of our favorites. 

Farewell column: Something to be proud of

Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi reflects on his time at UNC. 

Farewell column: The people of the DTH made me better

Editorial Managing Editor Brandon Standley is leaving The Daily Tar Heel — armed with wisdom, Taylor Swift lyrics and an emotional playlist.