UNC Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Virginia in ACC Quarterfinals
Virginia outscored Carolina 5-1 in the third quarter to earn a 13-12 win in the ACC women’s...
Holding Court: Drake Maye Steps Into the NFL Draft Spotlight
When North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye walks on stage Thursday night, soon after hearing his name called in the first round of the National Football League draft, he immediately will step into a much larger television spotlight than anything he encountered as a UNC player.
Weekend Around The Hill: April 26 – April 28
Check out the events happening around our community. To submit your own event to our local events...
UNC Physician, Air Pilot Injured in Single-Plane Crash at RDU Airport
A UNC Air plane’s crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday injured both passengers and led to a ground stop for flights.
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Teenager Shot in the Face
Durham County authorities are investigating the Tuesday afternoon shooting of a teenager who was found at a Chapel Hill intersection before being taken to the hospital.
UNC Women’s Golf Earns No. 5 Seed in NCAA Auburn Regional
The UNC women’s golf team will compete in NCAA regional action for the third straight...
Exploring Your Creative Genius: 4 Degrees of Imagination
The most recent ‘Exploring your Creative Genius’ episode brought a number of creative ideas together and the topic of Imagination seemed to emerge as a thru line so let’s revisit the 4 Degrees of Imagination as proposed by George Romanes, a protege of Charles Darwin.
Biden’s Long Fight With Republicans Over Ukraine Aid Has Ended, But Significant Damage Has Been Done
While President Joe Biden will sign a $95 billion war aid measure, significant damage has been done to his efforts to help Ukraine.
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