Towns could fuse fire departments

This time when local officials say "merger," they're not talking about the schools. Recently, discussions about joining the forces of the Chapel Hill ...

Fiery Furnaces give incendiary live show

CONCERTREVIEW The Fiery Furnaces Cat's Cradle Monday, Feb. 13 4 Stars Thank God the Friedbergers didn't bring the grandmother. After the Fiery ...

Partnership reviews museum, slogan

Fresh young faces Representatives from Kidzu Children's Museum met with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership on Wednesday asking for support. Jonathan ...

Dean Dome labeled a target

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, major office buildings and financial districts throughout the country implemented ...

Tar Heels wallop Wolfpack

RALEIGH - As Tyler Hansbrough's outlet pass lofted over David Noel's head, the senior forward knew exactly what lay ahead of him: an open court and an ...

Measles Mumps Rubella releases infectious album

MUSICREVIEW Measles Mumps Rubella Fantastic Success 2.5 Stars Unless you're a music brainiac familiar with the dance-punk genre, most of Measles ...

POS gets a big thumbs up

CONCERTREVIEW POS Cat's Cradle Saturday 3.5 Stars Rhymes, rhythm and . thumb wrestling? That was the scene Saturday at Cat's Cradle, where Minneapolis ...

Fraternity could get the boot in '07

Residents of Fraternity Court are used to seeing new faces during rush events and at parties - but they could be welcoming more than just new pledges ...

Usage spike crippled UNC network

Although UNC's Internet network was back in operation before the end of the day Tuesday, a glitch disrupted runoff student elections and campus members' ...

Campus newspaper continues to evolve

When the first issue of The Tar Heel fell into the hands of students, it was a far cry from what it is today. On the front page of the tabloid-sized ...

Noel's career night bumps UNC to 3rd

RALEIGH - As Quentin Thomas drove the lane and looked back for an open kick-out pass late in the first half, he met the eyes of Wes Miller, North Carolina's ...

No wild and crazy guys in latest 'Pink Panther'

MOVIEREVIEW 'The Pink Panther' 1 Star Steve Martin might be the funniest actor alive. But that's only because Peter Sellers is dead. And ever ...

Court declines to hear Hosty

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not hear a case regarding college press freedom, placing students' First Amendment rights on shaky ground. Plaintiffs ...

Halkiotis declares this year his last on Board

Due to a reporting error this article incorrectly states that Julie McClintock and Ruby Sinreich will be Chapel Hill's citizen representatives on the ...

Leaders discuss sundry items

In a brief meeting Tuesday night, members of Student Congress' rules and judiciary committee decided not to vote on a resolution that could have provided ...

Men's Basketball Preview: N.C. State

Petersen/Schmidt to lead senior class

It's the election that almost wasn't. In light of technical difficulties that plagued Tuesday's senior class runoff election, Nick Mosley, chairman ...

SBP seeks supporting castmates

Even before he's had the chance to move into his new corner office, Student Body President-elect James Allred has started the process of filling the ones ...

Police log

A 41-year-old male was arrested on charges of assault with a knife, Chapel Hill police reports state. James Litaker, 41, of King was arrested at 11:41 ...