In today’s news: this week’s G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn is met with a large protest on campus. Also: more details on the racial incident that occurred Monday on campus, including the identity of the suspect involved; good news for local K-12 schools in this year’s state accountability report; one business closing in Hillsborough but another business opening in Pittsboro; and details from the “technical corrections” bill approved by state lawmakers following passage of this year’s budget.
And in sports: the ACC schedule is out for UNC women’s basketball, starting December 13 at home against NC State; Carolina women’s soccer hits the road to face Arizona, while Tar Heel volleyball hosts James Madison; and UNC football star Jordan Shipp reflects on being named team co-captain.
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