Robert Hall Jr. is appealing a claim that his 400-square-foot Confederate flag violates an Orange County ordinance. The flag was raised one month before the ordinance was amended.
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The vote by Chatham County commissioners to remove a Confederate statue attracted demonstrators both supporting and opposing the decision.
Part of the controversy surrounding UNC's new Program for Public Discourse was the lack of transparency about funding. Now its major donor has been revealed.
The North Carolina field hockey team defeated William & Mary on Sunday in an 8-0 victory, the team's second shutout of the season.
The Wake Forest loss was a sobering wake-up call. Here's what Mack Brown's team will have to work on this Saturday against Appalachian State.
“I can’t find anything negative to say about this merge. I think for the present and future it will be wildly beneficial. I am lucky to have the opportunity to experience this rebranding and to experience the positive outcome it has brought and will continue to bring.”
Carolina Dining Services has implemented a sustainability initiative which includes eliminating disposable cups for hot beverages.
The Unified Flag Football League partnered with Special Olympics Orange County to build bonds between those involved and help increase players' confidence levels.
A psychology course offers UNC students the opportunity to contribute to an ongoing research study related to children's memory and their achievements in mathematics and academics.
UNC students and community members gathered at a vigil on Sunday night to honor Eno, a well-known emu who died on Sept. 12. Some students said though memorializing the emu began as a joke, Eno is now a martyr.
"This playlist is punk for beginners — or punk for nerds as I like to call it. The songs are relatively tame and have truly fascinating stories behind them. Iggy Pop probably wouldn’t care if you liked them. But I hope you do."
Some residents of the town have been concerned about the potential effects of short-term rentals in the area.
“Many families will feel the effects of this disaster long after the storm has passed, and we will continue to support them in any way possible in the weeks and months ahead." A year after Hurricane Florence touched down in the Carolinas, leaving record-breaking flooding and massive displacements in its wake, some damages have still not been resolved. The Chapel Hill area experienced significant and unexpected rain, causing short-term flooding and long-term ramifications, such as property loss and water damage. While repair efforts are still ongoing, the state recognizes that they must also sink resources into preparing residents in at-risk areas for future weather emergencies.
Walter Hussman Jr. has spent his life working in the journalism field, ever since graduating from UNC in 1968 with a major in journalism. Now, he's giving back to future journalists with a $25 million gift to the school that is now known as the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
UNC men's crew is a club team, but its coaches and players say its team is still successful through hard work and dedication.
The Daily Tar Heel found what appears to be the statue and pedestal of Silent Sam.
The North Carolina football team came into its game against Wake Forest with confidence. It left with a 24-18 loss, and a valuable lesson learned.
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