Thousands gathered in Raleigh this Saturday to peacefully protest. The next morning, downtown was decimated. After a peaceful protest that began around 5 p.m. and lasted for approximately two hours, tensions escalated through the night as police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets at demonstrators and multiple buildings were damaged in the aftermath.
With the non-traditional shortened semester for fall 2020 and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, some UNC students are left scrambling for off-campus housing and are attempting to negotiate current leases. According to UNC Media Relations, the Office of Off-Campus Student Life said students should work with their housing providers to “determine what works best for them” and contact Student Legal Services if they need assistance negotiating their lease.
There are 17,982 reported cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, in North Carolina according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as of 11:00 a.m. on May 16. North Carolina, Orange County, and many other localities have declared states of emergency in response to the outbreak. Of the reported cases, 269 are in Orange County. This interactive county map will be continually updated to show where coronavirus cases have been reported across the state.
"Black Americans endure racial discrimination, microaggressions and antagonization from nearly every American institution. It’s visible in the disproportionate incarceration rates, unemployment statistics and home ownership demographics. Unsurprisingly, this disparity appears, too, in one of the systems most vital to public safety — health care."
Even in a game filled with numbers, throwing a perfect game is unpredictable — and many of the game's all-time greats never accomplish it. But maintaining perfection for nine innings isn't all about the numbers, and that's what makes it one of sports greatest accomplishments.
The Campus Safety Commission met Wednesday to discuss how University safety and health guidelines will proceed in the fall semester. The commission also finalized a statement that was sent out the following day, which acknowledged the role of systemic racism in acts of police brutality and expressed the commission's intent to continue to foster safety and justice on campus.
“Minority businesses are more likely to be small businesses, so supporting these businesses really builds diversity into our local economy, in addition to adding to the overall economic vitality of a community,” Anna Richards, president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, said.
Although Chapel Hill has exhibited increases in rent prices in May, Town and state officials are working to make sure emergencies like COVID-19 don't leave residents unable to access housing due to the price of their rent.
When University Baptist Church closed its doors in March, its congregation decided to spread culinary comfort to needy and lonely Chapel Hill residents.
Like Chuckie Burnette and Ronald Curry, Sam Howell was thrown into the driver's seat from day one, but his impressive ACC Rookie of the Year campaign bodes well for his chances to break the expectation for a mixed bag of a career established by his predecessors.
The UNC Undergraduate Senate met for a special session Wednesday, where they passed a concurrent resolution to condemn the murder of George Floyd, and a resolution to form a new Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity.
Some Orange County and Chapel Hill leaders are worried about how students' return to campus will affect the area — from transportation to sanitation practices. Leaders said communication and coordination between the University and local government agencies will be essential to protect students and residents' health.
In 2009, Yaidel Gamboa immigrated to the United States from Cuba. After pit stops diving at SeaWorld in Orlando and working construction in Kentucky, Gamboa found his first NCAA coaching job at Florida Atlantic, and has now earned his spot as the head coach for UNC diving.
A group of UNC law students is providing free legal services to charitable nonprofit organizations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The services will address legal questions around CARES Act loans and loan forgiveness, real estate issues and employment law.
Three days into the official start of hurricane season, three large storms have already developed off the coast. In combination with the coronavirus pandemic, this heavy hurricane season may spell trouble for officials and North Carolina residents alike.
In a normal season, Friday would have marked the beginning of the NCAA Baseball Tournament, culminating in the eight-team College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, starting June 13. The Tar Heels, 12-7 when their season was cut short, were ranked No. 23 by D1 Baseball at the start of the year. Now, though, there is nothing to play for.
Some Chapel Hill and Carrboro thrift stores have reopened for business — but it won't be business as usual, as shops implement new safety guidelines.
UNC's research labs, clinics and other facilities are ramping up operations from 25 percent to 50 percent of their on-site capacity this month. Prior to June 1, research lab operations had been limited to approved “critical research activities,” in the hopes of minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
In the NCAA Tournament, a national championship is never guaranteed — even is the team is a No. 1 seed and stacked with NBA talent. Here are two times UNC fans were left thinking 'What if?' after falling out early in the NCAA Tournament.
The Ackland Art Museum closed its doors to in-person visitors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This weekend, the Ackland held its first Virtual Friends and Family Sunday, featuring a live storytime, art-making and artist spotlight videos.
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