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David Price: HB2 is ‘Reprehensible’

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 25, 2016 | Featured, State

Reaction is continuing to come in following the passage of House Bill 2 by the North Carolina General Assembly in a special session on Wednesday. North Carolina 4th District US Congressman David Price has been critical of the...

UNC Launching Ethics and Integrity Website

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 25, 2016 | Featured, UNC

The University of North Carolina says it is taking steps to ensure ethical, high-integrity behavior throughout the university. UNC is close to launching a new website that will allow individuals on campus to report “unethical...

Think You Can Enforce House Bill 2? Take This Easy Quiz!

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 24, 2016 | Aaron Keck, Featured

Can you tell the difference between men and women? House Bill 2 thinks you can. Let’s find out.

North Carolina General Assembly Repeals LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, State Government

North Carolina lawmakers passed what LGBT advocates called “the worst anti-LGBT legislation in the nation,” on Wednesday. GOP leadership in the House and Senate referred to House Bill 2 as “common sense” legislation on multiple...

Task Force Taking ‘Deep Dives’ Into UNC History

Posted by Staff | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, UNC

The UNC Board of Trustees discussed the progress of the History Task Force at Wednesday’s committee meeting. The History Task Force was created after the renaming of Saunders Hall to Carolina Hall in August of last year, with...

Spring Practice: Run Defense a Priority for UNC Football

Posted by Avery Trendel | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

Just over a year ago, UNC head football coach Larry Fedora—seeking a fix for a defense ranked among the worst in the country—went bold and hired defensive coordinator Gene Chizik, who masterminded the nation’s most improved unit...

Nobel Prize Winners Sancar and Smithies Take Similar Paths To Get To UNC

Posted by Staff | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, UNC

It’s often said that behind every great man is a great woman — for UNC’s two Nobel Prize winners Aziz Sancar and Oliver Smithies, this is certainly true. “Well I came (to UNC) because my wife came here,”...

Redeye Moving Global Headquarters to Hillsborough

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 23, 2016 | Business, Featured

North Carolina-based Redeye Worldwide is relocating to Hillsborough in May. The music company announced the move on Wednesday. Redeye, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, is moving to a 90,000 square foot facility...

Spellings Outlines Takeaways from UNC Visit

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, UNC

Margaret Spellings made several stops during her visit to the UNC – Chapel Hill campus on Tuesday. She had lunch with students and faculty in Gerrard Hall while protesters shouted “Go Home Marge” and “Come Outside” from a staged...

Carrboro Moves One Step Closer To A Community Kitchen

Posted by Staff | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved a text amendment Tuesday night that allows the Inter-Faith Council to apply to open a community kitchen in downtown Carrboro. The meeting was held in the Carrboro Elementary School...

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