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UNC Set for Oct 28 Hearing on Amended Notice of Allegations
Officials from UNC are scheduled to go before the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding the university’s response to the amended Notice of Allegations on October 28. The hearing will solely focus on “procedural issues raised in the institution’s response” to the amended NOA. UNC alleged in its response that certain allegations from the NCAA were […]
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Defense Attorney: Initial Photograph of Alleged UNC Rape Victim Appears to Have Been Altered
The attorney for a UNC football player accused of raping another student is saying the initial photos released by the victim’s attorney may have been altered to make injuries look worse. Kerry Sutton is representing Allen Artis, who was accused of rape by a UNC sophomore Delaney Robinson. Robinson held a press conference in mid-September […]
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Development
Work Halted at Chapel Hill Alexan Parking Deck After Concrete Slab Gave Way Thursday
A stop-work order has been issued for the parking deck under construction at the Alexan Village Plaza on Elliot Road. Town officials say the order was issued after an incident occurred on Thursday in which Chapel Hill Fire crews were called to the scene. Officials say the issue was caused when “a previously installed and […]
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Orange County Commissioners Discuss Drive Thru Ban
The Orange County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision that would modify building restrictions in the Hillsborough Economic Development District. The most controversial topic discussed at a meeting on September 12 was what to do about drive thrus in the county. “My family loves to eat at Biscuitville,” said commissioner Mark Dorosin. “And we drive to […]
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Chansky’s Notebook: Time For ‘D’ To Step Up
Gene Chizik’s honeymoon period is over. UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik made a huge improvement during his first season. But, then again, where else could the worst defense in college football go but up. From the last half of last season through the first four games this fall, however, Carolina’s defense has been backsliding. Duke […]
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UNC Football Ready For Battle in Tallahassee Against No. 12 Florida State
After taking a little bit of time to enjoy its thrilling comeback win over Pitt last Saturday, the UNC football team had no choice but to get right back to business this week. With a trip to Tallahassee to face No. 12 Florida State looming this weekend, the Tar Heels will need to overcome one […]
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Trial Set for UNC Football Player Accused of Sexual Assault
“I did not rape her.” Allen Artis repeated that claim five times as his eyes panned across a group of reporters outside the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough on Thursday. Earlier this month, a UNC sophomore Delaney Robinson accused Artis of raping her on Valentine’s Day. Robinson said she filed a complaint after the incident […]
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Crime
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence in Chandler Kania Case
As the trial date for a former UNC student accused of driving the wrong way in a fatal crash on I-85 last summer is approaching, a local judge has once again denied defense motions to suppress evidence in the case. Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour ruled on Thursday that the state can use evidence from […]
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Crime
Five Arrested After $3 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized from Chapel Hill Home
“Well over” $3 million worth of cocaine was seized from a Chapel Hill residence as part of a multi-agency drug investigation. Authorities say they suspected a high-level cocaine trafficking operation was located at 131 Morton Road in Chapel Hill and launch an investigation. That led to a search of the residence where Chatham County deputies […]
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Election
Post-Debate Poll: Clinton Leads Trump in North Carolina
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in North Carolina and several other key battleground states in the race for the presidency, according to a survey done by Public Policy Polling. The survey was conducted after Monday night’s debate between the two candidates. Public Policy Polling conducted the survey on behalf of VoteVets Action Fund. In North Carolina, […]
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Chapel Hill ‘Taking A Serious Look’ At Purchasing Legion Property
The future of the 36-acre American Legion property has been a hot-button issue throughout 2016 in Chapel Hill. A developer, Woodfield Investments, has proposed building 400 apartments on the property along with commercial and multi-purpose space. Some residents have voiced opposition to that plan – instead, they would like to see the town buy the […]
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UNC Wide Receiver Austin Proehl Embraces His Father’s Legacy
Facing a crucial 4th-and-6, the second of the drive, during the team’s game-winning march down the field against Pitt last Saturday, UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky found junior wide receiver Austin Proehl for a first down on a perfectly executed comeback route. The play capped a career day for the speedy, young pass-catcher–who has embraced the […]
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Crime
Registered Sex Offender Arrested in Orange County Murder-For-Hire Plot
Local authorities have arrested a man in connection with a murder-for-hire plot. Authorities say Brian Travis Padnos Allen of Mebane was arrested by members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after law enforcement received information that Allen was attempting to contract a murder. A release from the Sheriff’s Office says the intended target was the […]
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Chansky’s Notebook: Gone Mad At LSU
There is already talk of Larry Fedora to LSU. After LSU mindlessly fired Les Miles, the controversial Mad Hatter, after his team’s last-second loss to Auburn, Twitter and various on-line polls have begun lining up the candidates to become the new permanent head coach in Baton Rouge after the season. Though it’s the last thing […]
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UNC Linebacker Refutes Rape Claim
A North Carolina football player facing charges of sexual battery and assault on a female student says the two had consensual sex and that he did not rape nor drug her. In his first public comments, Allen Artis said Tuesday he isn’t a rapist and is eager to get the case behind him. One of […]
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Cedar Ridge High School Teacher Resigns After Controversial Lesson
A Cedar Ridge High School teacher has resigned after making national headlines for lessons that potentially violated school policy regarding political commentary in the classroom. The teacher in question is Amanda Harder, who teaches Honors and AP English and History courses at Cedar Ridge High School, according to her LinkedIn page. Harder was put into […]
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Carrboro Considering Options for Dilapidated CVS-Owned Building
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen decided unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to move forward with a draft non-residential building ordinance. It would give the town more power over commercial buildings at risk for being a health hazard to the community. Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle says the draft ordinance is especially in reference to one building in […]
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Election
North Carolina Polls Differ in Race for Governor
After surveys of North Carolina voters were published seemingly every day last week, Monday started that momentum once again as two North Carolina-specific polls were released. Both surveys have Democratic candidates leading their respective Republican counterparts in races for the President and United States Senate. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton held a two-point lead in a […]
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Orange High School Defensive End Name to Shrine Bowl Roster
Orange High School defensive end Stone Edwards was named to the Shrine Bowl roster representing the Tar Heel state in the battle of the Carolinas. Edwards is one of the star defensive players on an Orange High team that currently sits at 6-0 on the season. Edwards has amassed 28 tackles, 11 of which have […]
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Work Continuing on Durham-Orange County Light Rail Amid Budgetary Concerns
GoTriangle is continuing working with local universities, health care institutions, government and the private sector to continue its plans for a Light Rail that would potentially travel between Durham and Orange Counties – even while budgetary concerns remain due to a cap on light rail spending put in place by the General Assembly. After receiving […]
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