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NC House Honors Dean Smith

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 11, 2015 | UNC

The North Carolina House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring the life of Dean Smith on Wednesday. Coach Smith’s wife Linnea and daughter Kristen were at the legislature in Raleigh as several members of...

Bagel Bar Bandit

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 10, 2015 | Crime

A Chapel Hill man was arrested earlier this week on charges of felony breaking and entering. According to the police report, 25-year-old Phillip Davis was arrested around three o’clock Monday morning on charges of breaking into...

Four Tar Heels Selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 10, 2015 | UNC Sports

Four North Carolina Tar Heels were selected on day two on the Major League Baseball Draft. Skye Bolt, Trent Thornton, Benton Moss, and Reilly Hovis were all taken in seven rounds of the draft on Tuesday. Junior Outfielder Skye...

Carrboro Mayor Lavelle Running for Re-Election

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 10, 2015 | Election, Local Government

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle has announced that she will be seeking re-election this November. Lavelle served as a member of the Carrboro Board of Alderman for six years before being elected mayor in 2013. Lavelle released a...

Michael Parker Announces Bid for Town Council

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 9, 2015 | Election, Local Government

Michael Parker has announced that he is running for Chapel Hill Town Council this fall. Parker is one of several candidates vying to be appointed to the Town Council following the vacancy left when Matt Czjakowski stepped down...

Types of Popularity Have Different Impacts on Your Health

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 9, 2015 | Health

Being popular during adolescent years may have a positive or negative long-term impact on your life. Depending on the type of popularity. What is your definition of popular? Is it the jocks from Revenge of the Nerds? The picture...

Fleeing Suspect Naps in Chatham County Home

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 9, 2015 | Crime

A suspect wanted by Burlington Police on assault charges was spotted napping in a Chatham County home on Monday. Investigators from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office continue to look for 19-year-old Adrien Tyron Hurley, of...

Student Killed in Chatham County Wreck

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | Safety

A student at Northwood High School was one of two killed in an accident while driving to school on Monday morning, authorities have confirmed. The crash was on Highway 15-501 near Bynum in Chatham County around eight o’clock....

UNC Will Have Heavy Influence in Women’s World Cup

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | UNC Sports

The United States women’s national team kicks off its start for 2015 World Cup tonight at 7:30. Team USA comes into the tournament with high hopes and is one of the favorites to win it all. UNC will be very well represented with...

Judge Overturns Ruling on The Cedars Fees

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | News Around Town

The Cedars of Chapel Hill can continue to collect membership fees and monthly overhead fees, according to a state Court of Appeals ruling earlier this week. Three appellate court judges overturned Wake County Special Superior...

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