Top Stories of 2024: Escaped State Prisoner Causes Extended Manhunt in Orange County
In August, a convicted murderer escaped his transport officers during a medical visit to Orange County and kicked off a whirlwind four days.
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Top Stories of 2024: Major Chapel Hill, Carrboro Projects Conclude After Years of Work
This past year saw several projects in the Chapel Hill / Carrboro area come to fruition, including some major, long-term projects. The town’s focus on connectivity and strengthening the downtown business corridor, and a major municipal building in Carrboro all took major steps forward in 2024. We will look back at the completion of the Estes Drive Connectivity Project, the opening of the Rosemary Parking Deck, and the near completion of the Drakeford Library Complex.
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Top Stories of 2024: After a Shocking Retirement, UNC Women’s Soccer Reclaims Its Throne
UNC women’s soccer put together one of its most memorable – and unexpected – seasons in program history this fall.
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Top Stories of 2024: Hurricane Helene and the Dizzying Cost of Disaster
Joining the names of Hugo, Hazel, Florence and Fran, Helene represents another entry into North Carolina’s shared history with hurricanes.
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Top Stories of 2024: Tensions Over War in Gaza Lead to Clashes on UNC Campus, In Town
The ongoing war in Gaza led to several demonstrations and occasionally charged discourse in Chapel Hill and on UNC’s campus.
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Top Stories of 2024: R.J. Davis Secures His Place in UNC Men’s Basketball Lore
R.J. Davis’ No. 4 jersey will eventually sit next to Joel Berry’s in the rafters of the Dean Smith Center — but Davis’ career isn’t done yet.
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Talking TABLE: Healthy After School Snacks
After a long day at school, sports, art class, or playing outside, kids often feel drained, and hunger can lead to a dip in energy or focus. The ideal after-school snack with the perfect ingredients can make all the difference in keeping them energized and ready for homework, dance, or other activities for the day.
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Ask The Electrician: Voltage Drop
Q: What is voltage drop? Voltage drop is at it’s most basic a reduction in the power supplied as...
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Top Stories of 2024: Election Turmoil, Locally and Nationally
Among our top stories of 2024 was, of course, the election, which produced contentious races nationally and locally alike.
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Top Stories of 2024: The Lee Roberts Era Begins at UNC
Lee Roberts ascended to UNC’s permanent chancellorship in 2024, overseeing the school’s response to charged protests and emerging issues.
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