Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to Shout’ with Jessica Covil-Manset

by Aaron Keck | Talking Culture

This week, Aaron welcomes poet Jessica Covil-Manset, whose latest collection is “To Sing You, and to Shout.”

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Viewpoints: Equity Demands That NCDs Be Part of LUMO Rewriting

by Viewpoints | Town Square, Viewpoints

“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique...

UNC’s Bella Devey Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for a Second Time

by Michael Koh | Soccer, Sports, UNC Sports

Following a two-goal performance in No. 1 UNC’s 3-1 win at No. 16 Virginia Friday evening,...

Carrboro’s Anderson Park Tennis Courts Closed Until Oct. 12 for Installation of Lights

by Michael Koh | Local Government, Recreation

The Henry Anderson III Park Tennis Courts in Carrboro will be closed until Monday, Oct. 12 for the...

News

Senate Passes College Sports Bill That Would Rein in Athlete Payments and Transfers

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in the industry.

Sports

Chansky’s Notebook: Hurricane Happiness

With the potential for rain Saturday when UNC hosts No. 3 Notre Dame, Art Chansky remembers a rain-aided upset win for the Tar Heels.

Town Square

On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption

This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

World

Gentle Giant Backpack Declared Winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.