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A new Buc-ee’s location is coming to Mebane. People are passionate about the incoming mega gas station. There’s both exc...
10/11/2025

A new Buc-ee’s location is coming to Mebane. People are passionate about the incoming mega gas station. There’s both excitement and concern surrounding it.

A new Buc-ee’s location is coming to Mebane. People are passionate about the incoming mega gas station. There’s both excitement and concern surrounding it.

UNC says Belichick has the university's full support, despite a growing list of problems, including the suspension of an...
10/11/2025

UNC says Belichick has the university's full support, despite a growing list of problems, including the suspension of an assistant coach for violating NCAA rules.

UNC says Belichick has the university's full support, despite a growing list of problems, including the suspension of an assistant coach for violating NCAA rules.

First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Ch...
10/11/2025

First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Chris Clemons, and a press conference by Professor Dwayne Dixon, who was briefly suspended last week over allegations he advocated violence.

First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Chris Clemons, and a press conference by Professor Dwayne Dixon, who was briefly suspended last week over allegations he advocated violence.

While multiplayer online games - like much of the internet - can expose people to radical content, some gamers say the c...
10/11/2025

While multiplayer online games - like much of the internet - can expose people to radical content, some gamers say the community should work together to challenge harmful beliefs and make everyone feel included.

While multiplayer online games - like much of the internet - can expose people to radical content, some gamers say the community should work together to challenge harmful beliefs and make everyone feel included.

With federal money in hand, the Town of Chapel Hill plans to begin repairing trails and paths damaged during Chantel. So...
10/11/2025

With federal money in hand, the Town of Chapel Hill plans to begin repairing trails and paths damaged during Chantel. Some of the repairs will be temporary to get the trails open sooner.

With federal money in hand, the Town of Chapel Hill plans to begin repairing trails and paths damaged during Chantel. Some of the repairs will be temporary to get the trails open sooner.

UNC’s BeAM makerspace helps students get creative this Halloween, providing 3D printers, sewing machines, and more to ma...
10/11/2025

UNC’s BeAM makerspace helps students get creative this Halloween, providing 3D printers, sewing machines, and more to make professional-looking spooky costumes, all free with tuition.

UNC’s BeAM makerspace helps students get creative this Halloween, providing 3D printers, sewing machines, and more to make professional-looking spooky costumes, all free with tuition.

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon o...
10/04/2025

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon over his ties to a leftist group. The suspension led to concerns about free speech on campus.

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon over his ties to a leftist group. The suspension led to concerns about free speech on campus.

"Converge-Con" will highlight how AI is changing both academics and the professional world.
10/04/2025

"Converge-Con" will highlight how AI is changing both academics and the professional world.

"Converge-Con" will highlight how AI is changing both academics and the professional world.

Oxfam America ranked North Carolina as the worst state to work in, citing low wages, weak worker protections, and limits...
10/04/2025

Oxfam America ranked North Carolina as the worst state to work in, citing low wages, weak worker protections, and limits on rights to organize.

Oxfam America ranked North Carolina as the worst state to work in, citing low wages, weak worker protections, and limits on rights to organize.

The day of service honors Deah Barakat, a dentistry student, as well as his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and sister in law Razan...
10/04/2025

The day of service honors Deah Barakat, a dentistry student, as well as his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and sister in law Razan Abu-Salha. The three were murdered in their Finley Forest condominium by a neighbor in February 2015.

The day of service honors Deah Barakat, a dentistry student, as well as his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and sister in law Razan Abu-Salha. The three were murdered in their Finley Forest condominium by a neighbor in February 2015.

A growing curriculum in UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media helps prepare students for careers in media and ta...
10/04/2025

A growing curriculum in UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media helps prepare students for careers in media and talent management, public relations, sports journalism and more.

A growing curriculum in UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media helps prepare students for careers in media and talent management, public relations, sports journalism and more.

Durham-based photographer Anthony Garza blurs the line between A.I. and art to empower and portray his subjects. By play...
10/04/2025

Durham-based photographer Anthony Garza blurs the line between A.I. and art to empower and portray his subjects. By playing with the popular Mexican game Loteria, he asks “who is Latino/a?”

Durham-based photographer Anthony Garza blurs the line between A.I. and art to empower and portray his subjects. By playing with the popular Mexican game Loteria, he asks “who is Latino/a?”

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