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Court grants 60-day reprieve

By Jonathan Tugman | November 28

Convicted murderer Guy LeGrande was granted a 60-day reprieve Monday, four days before he was scheduled to be executed. After 10 years on death row ...

Davis makes dollars, deal makes sense

November 28

A lot of people questioned the decision to remove John Bunting from his post as head coach of the North Carolina football team when the announcement was ...

Week to highlight AIDS struggles

By Sam Johnson | November 27

The Campus Y will be holding a series of events this week to draw attention to AIDS. The week will kick off with an HIV vigil honoring those who have ...

Leaner turkeys mean leaner dinners, higher prices for many states

By Shatarra Gibson | November 27

North Carolinians can gobble up their turkey this holiday season without a care while the rest of the country waits in line for slim pickings in the poultry ...

Senior O'Reilly juggles busy schedule

By NICKI JHABVALA | November 27

Heather O'Reilly didn't have the typical calm and relaxing Thanksgiving break. After scoring a goal in North Carolina's 6-2 victory against Tennessee ...

Faculty members honored for contributions to science

November 27

The American Association for the Advancement of Science awarded three UNC faculty members for their efforts in the scientific community. Joseph DeSimone, ...

Sports briefs

November 27

Butch Davis to be officially announced today as coach Butch Davis, former head coach of the University of Miami and Cleveland Browns, will be formally ...

Lower gas prices and higher SUV sales not necessarily related

By Callie Jamar | November 27

As gas prices have flattened out in recent weeks, local auto salesmen are expecting increases in sport utility vehicle sales. But the correlation between ...

Blackmon eager for new challenge

By RACHEL ULLRICH | November 27

Life is full of "big days" - the first day of school, moving day, the first day at a new job. Laura Blackmon will have two "big days" within a week. After ...

Residents want N.C. to be smoke-free

By Nitisha Desai | November 27

Despite North Carolina's rich tobacco heritage, residents and legislators are gravitating toward a smoke-free state. The N.C. General Assembly voted ...

Technicians set for somber day

By WHITNEY KISLING | November 27

It's work as usual today in UNC's dental lab, with technicians making molds of crowns and dentures for their patients. But while the work might be ...

Stevenson, 65, respected professor, world traveler

By Andrew Dunn | November 27

Distinguished journalism professor Robert L. Stevenson died Saturday after his third heart attack since the summer. He was 65. Stevenson taught at ...

Sierra Club honors UNC

By KATE SULLIVAN | November 27

UNC is leading the way in greenness. The Sierra Club recently recognized the University as one of 10 locations focusing on storm water management and ...

Label to issue holiday album

By Laura Thompson | November 27

Christmas is coming early. At least, the Trekky Yuletide Orchestra thinks it should. The 16-piece Trekky Records ensemble will release a Christmas ...

Program seeking volunteers

By Andy Kenney | November 27

Orange County's older residents are making the best of their golden years with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and other local nonprofits. RSVP ...

City briefs

November 27

Former UNC basketball star arrested on drug charge A former UNC basketball player was arrested in Chapel Hill on Friday, according to police reports. Reports ...

First out of the gate

By CLINT JOHNSON | November 27

Roy Welch said he came to the Streets at Southpoint the day after Thanksgiving for one main reason. To watch the parade. As the Durham resident ...

Police log

By Staff Editor | November 27

A man was arrested on assault charges Saturday at Blue, the restaurant and bar inside the Holiday Inn at 1301 N. Fordham Blvd., according to Chapel Hill ...

Elder takes residence at UNC

By Tiffany Dixon | November 27

When someone says "elder," people often think it refers to an old man or woman. But Brandi Brooks, president of the Carolina Indian Circle, said the ...

'Cuckoo's Nest' to give audiences inside look

By Lea Luquire | November 21

CORRECTION: Due to a reporting error, this story incorrectly identified the play's character who illegally stages a fishing trip and ward drinking party. ...