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UNC junior offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu (75) works out at practice. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Analysis: UNC offensive line looking to build on historic campaign with stellar 2021

By Lindsey Ware | Aug. 29

Following a historic 2020 season, the UNC offensive line is looking for an encore performance in 2021.

First year quarterback Jacolby Criswell (6) throws the ball at the football practice on Saturday Mar. 27, 2021 at Kenan Stadium.

Beyond Sam Howell, a look at the depth in UNC's quarterback room

By Rithvik Chelasani | Aug. 29

To continue their present upward trajectory though, the Tar Heels will have to continue recruiting top quarterbacking prospects and develop them well.

LGBTQ Center banner pictured on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.

'It's our responsibility': Safe Zone trainings offer skills to affirm LGBTQ+ community

By Hannah Rosenberger | Aug. 29

The LGBTQ Center at UNC is hosting Safe Zone trainings, designed to create a network of allies for LGBTQ+ individuals in and around the campus community. The Center will host its next standard curriculum training on Sept. 2 from 1-5 p.m.

A rainbow flag hangs on Franklin Street on June 3.

CHCCS removes painted pride flag from classroom wall

By Isabella Reilly | Aug. 29

Jeff Nash, executive director of community relations for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, said in an email that the flag was painted over due to an adjustment in room assignments.

UNC's first year center back Tony Grimes (20) blocks a pass to Notre Dame's graduate wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) during a game in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Notre Dame beat UNC 31-17.

Analysis: UNC football secondary looking to carry momentum from 2020 season finish

By Cooper Metts | Aug. 29

After making gains throughout the course of the 2020 season, the North Carolina secondary is looking to improve once again this fall.

Wake Forest's redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is sacked by UNC's graduate linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) and sophomore defensive lineman Tomari Fox (56) during a game in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. UNC beat Wake Forest 59-53.

Analysis: A look at UNC football's up-and-coming defensive line core for 2021

By Austin Bean | Aug. 29

During Mack Brown’s first season in 2019, defensive coordinator Jay Bateman relied heavily upon veterans on the line due to a lack of depth at the position, but the talent level has risen up-front for the Tar Heels over the past two seasons. It may take some time for this group to gel together and play up to their full potential, but the pieces are there for defensive line coach Tim Cross to take this group to the next level moving forward.

Stan Vickers was the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in Orange County. Vickers was honored by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on August 12 60 years after the court case that desegregated local schools.

CHCCS honors Stan Vickers after 60th anniversary of desegregation efforts

By Kelli Rainer | Aug. 29

The CHCCS Board of Education honored Stan Vickers at a recent school board meeting for his contributions to the original desegregation movements in Orange County 60 years ago. When Vickers was 10 years old, Vickers’ family filed a lawsuit against the Chapel Hill City Board of Education to gain entry into Carrboro Elementary School where, at the time, only white students were allowed to attend. "Every child should have a right to a good education," Vickers said at a board meeting last week. "We have come a way, but there’s a long way to go."

Bunn's Barbecue is a local landmark in Windsor that has been open for 78 years. The building was formerly a doctor's office during the American Civil War. Bunn's has been flooded nine times since 1999 and continues to rebuild in the same historic spot because of the importance of the restaurant to the community. Bunn's plans to reopen in two weeks.

Editorial: Don’t leave rural North Carolina in the rearview

By Editorial Board | Aug. 29

"When we come to a vastly more progressive, urban place to attend college, it can be easy to disregard the social and economic issues we left behind. But, we should still care."

Wilson Library and Polk Place, or the quad, pictured on June 7, 2020.

Column: Ten years since UNC's academic scandal — and we still haven't learned

By Rajee Ganesan | Aug. 29

"In retrospect, the fact that an alleged academic fraud was investigated at UNC — a University known for their lack of transparency — is no surprise."

Sophomore wide receiver Emory Simmons (0) catches the ball during a drill at the football practice on Saturday Mar. 27, 2021 at Kenan Stadium.

Analysis: After two NFL departures, UNC receivers look to maintain their success

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | Aug. 29

With the NFL departures of Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome, the receiving corps of the North Carolina football team are looking to step in and fill the shoes they left behind.

UNC graduate midfielder Chris Sullivan (41) attempts a goal at the game against Bucknell on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels won 7-0.

Sharp crossing and solid spacing led UNC to a hot season opener against Bucknell

By Joshua Dolgoff | Aug. 29

No 4. North Carolina men's soccer won its opener against Bucknell 7-0, with three goals in the first 21 minutes.

UNC Graduate Outside Hitter Nia Parker-Robinson (18) serves the ball during warmups before the Tar Heels' Aug. 28 matchup with Southern Methodist University Volleyball in Dallas, Texas. Photo Courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

UNC volleyball battles past SMU, 3-1, in SMU Doubletree Invitational finale

By Deven Wackett | Aug. 28

The North Carolina volleyball team (3-0) was in Dallas, Texas this afternoon where they defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs (2-1) by a score of 3-1 on the final day of the SMU Doubletree Invitational.

The UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils play in Carmichael Arena on Oct. 9, 2020. The Tar Heels beat the Blue Devils 3-1.

UNC women's volleyball sweeps doubleheader, opens season 2-0

By Lucas Thomae | Aug. 27

The North Carolina volleyball team opened its season on Friday, winning both games of a doubleheader at the SMU Doubletree Invitational in University Park, Texas. The Tar Heels will face off against host team SMU at 2 p.m. Sunday for their final game of the tournament.

UNC senior forward Hannah Griggs (3) runs with the ball at the ACC-Big Ten Challenge game against Michigan on Aug 27 in Iowa City, Iowa. UNC lost 2-3. Photo courtesy of Iowa Athletics.

No. 1 UNC field hockey drops season opener to No. 2 Michigan, 3-2

By J Banzet V | Aug. 27

The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (0-1) lost its season opener to No. 2 Michigan (1-0) on Friday afternoon, 3-2.

UNC First-Year Forward Emily Murphy (35) delivers a header during the Tar Heels' game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Dorrance Field on Sunday, Aug. 22.

No. 2 UNC women's soccer routs Illinois, 5-1, in first road test of season

By Eve Maddock | Aug. 27

The No. 2 North Carolina women’s soccer team (3-0-0) defeated Illinois (2-1-0), 5-1, on Thursday night in its first away game of the season.

UNC graduate forward Gerit Wintermeyer (39) keeps possession of the ball during the Tar Heels' match against the Bucknell Bisons on Thursday.

North Carolina men's soccer dominates Bucknell with a 7-0 opening victory

By Joshua Dolgoff | Aug. 26

No. 4 North Carolina started off their season strong with a 7-0 win against Bucknell at Dorrance Field on Thursday night.

The UNC Horizons Center is pictured on Aug. 26, 2021. The UNC Horizons Program plans to provide affordable housing for mothers affected by substance use disorders.

UNC Horizons to provide affordable housing in Chapel Hill

By Alexandra Myers | Aug. 26

The Horizons Homestead project, expected to break ground in spring 2022, will provide 32 units of housing to the program's participants, in addition to their children.

In North Carolina, the game of baseball has been played since the Civil War. Hometown teams like the Durham Bulls, the Carolina Mudcats, the former Raleigh Capitals stem from those first days of playing the game during the Civl War.

Column: A history of baseball in the Triangle

By Michael Beauregard | Aug. 26

"Over the past 150 years, baseball has seen its ups and downs in North Carolina. After its various ebbs and flows throughout the twentieth century, it looks like the sport is here to stay (at least in the Triangle, anyway)."

Gabe Barker, the owner and chef of Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro, speaks Thursday after the restaurant implemented a vaccination requirement. Rep. Verla Insko and Gov. Roy Cooper look on.

Gov. Cooper says he supports Carrboro restaurant's decision to check vaccination cards

By Madison Ward | Aug. 26

At Pizzeria Mercato, customers can either show restaurant employees a physical or digital copy of their vaccination card upon entry.

UNC junior forward Erin Matson (1) drives the ball up the field against Syracuse on Oct. 16, 2020 in the Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Matson scored the only goal of the game, letting UNC beat Syracuse 1-0.

UNC field hockey seniors Erin Matson, Cassie Sumfest named team captains for 2021

By Lauren Baddour | Aug. 26

“Both (Matson and Sumfest) have earned day in and day out this level of respect from the rest of the team,” said Karen Shelton, the head coach of UNC field hockey. “So it was no surprise to me that they would be elected captains.”