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Fair leaders take zoo precautions

By ELIZABETH DEORNELLAS | October 11

A small child reaches out to stroke a sheep's wool, marveling at its softness. The N.C. State Fair, which opens Friday, prides itself on such moments ...

Police log

By Staff Editor | October 11

An explosion to an electrical transformer occurred in Kenan Labs on Sunday, causing $5,000 in damage, according to police reports. UNC police and the ...

Presidential search process under review

By KAVITA PILLAI | October 11

With controversy brewing about potential violations by the UNC system of the N.C. Open Meetings Law, news organizations are considering their options, ...

Police log

By Staff Editor | October 10

A Chapel Hill man violated his probation from a cocaine possession charge, Chapel Hill police reports state. Kenneth Antwaine Perry was arrested at ...

UNC serves up home cookin'

October 10

Maybe it's the okra. Or maybe the shrimp and grits. Perhaps the chicken and biscuits, or simply the sweet tea. Whatever the reason, with four ACC ...

College-aged increasingly fall victim to ID theft

October 10

Something as simple as taking out the garbage or buying a shirt online can make people victims of identity theft, one of the country's most rapidly growing ...

Kentucky fried Tar Heels

October 10

Last week, North Carolina found redemption by defeating a Utah team that had victimized the Tar Heels in an embarrassing loss last season. In Saturday's ...

eCSU vital to state economy

October 10

Elizabeth City State University has a more than $100 million annual impact on the economy of northeastern North Carolina, according to a study released ...

Campus briefs

By Staff Editor | October 10

Homecoming concert tickets, $15, to go on sale Tuesday Tickets for the Homecoming concert featuring Common will go on sale Tuesday at the Memorial ...

Duke dominates golf tourney

October 10

As North Carolina women's golf Coach Sally Austin stood next to the leaderboard Sunday, ready to present the awards for the 2005 Lady Tar Heel Invitational ...

Council seeks to coalesce groups

By MEREDITH KING | October 10

Independence and individuality are hallmarks of many UNC organizations, but many soon will come together under the umbrella of the new student organization ...

Volunteers comb creek, promote community cooperation

By SHANNON CONNELL | October 10

About a half dozen students spent the better part of Saturday wading through a South Campus creek, looking for items long since forgotten. Despite ...

Hold 'em tournament raises funds, spirits despite low turnout

By DEBORAH NEFFA | October 10

Stacking chips and shuffling decks, more than 50 students spent their Friday evening raising bets at Sigma Chi's Hold 'Em Poker Tournament. The tournament, ...

Parents struggle to let go

By SAPNA MAHESHWARI | October 10

Freshman Kyle Doty has had more than one surprise visit from his parents. "They've called from outside my dorm at least three times," says Doty, who ...

N.C. Democrats stress need for collaboration

October 10

Some local political activists are hoping to see the Democratic Party become the majority in not only the state but the nation as well. "We want to ...

PlayMakers production not front-page worthy

October 10

Kicking off PlayMakers' 30th anniversary season, "The Front Page" made its major debut at the Center for Dramatic Art on Saturday. Ben Hecht and Charles ...

Grassroots festival hot despite rain

By MEGHAN DAVIS | October 10

The scene at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance this weekend was like Doc Watson's "Deep River Blues." The second autumn run ...

Students hit hardwood for shot at Duke tickets

By ROBBY MARSHALL | October 10

The massive lights bounced off the glossy hardwood and the sound of basketballs echoed throughout the 23,000 baby blue seats in the Smith Center early ...

City briefs

By Staff Editor | October 10

Town wants three residents for air advisory committee The town of Chapel Hill is looking for three residents to fill vacancies on the air quality advisory ...

A gathering by the creekside

By JESSICA SCHONBERG | October 10

The pleasant smell of empanadas filled the air as the music of a local band dimly played in the background and children playfully waded around in the ...