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The Chapel Hill Public Library becomes a national award finalist
04/22/2024

The Chapel Hill Public Library becomes a national award finalist

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Chapel Hill Public Library is the only North Carolina institution and 1 of 30 finalists for a national award that would get them a celebration at the White House. “Oh, the librarians always have very … Read more

Board of Governors to vote on DEI changes following committee approval as students criticize Chancellor Search Committee...
04/22/2024

Board of Governors to vote on DEI changes following committee approval as students criticize Chancellor Search Committee’s engagement with students

The Board Of Governors will vote on whether to repeal current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies throughout the University of North Carolina System next month, after the University Governance committee approved the policy last Wednesday. The new policy outlines a … Read more

How VR and ChatGPT can help slow Dementia
04/09/2024

How VR and ChatGPT can help slow Dementia

RALEIGH, N.C. – Evon Coley says although it’s a bit confusing, a new digital literacy program for senior citizens has made it easier for her to pick up ChatGPT and virtual reality. “No, I like it. This is okay too,” … Read more

Chapel Hill Fire Department introduces two new trucks
04/09/2024

Chapel Hill Fire Department introduces two new trucks

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Chapel Hill Fire Department welcomed two new trucks to its fleet. These Carolina blue trucks will allow the fire department to have six engines and two ladder trucks in 2024. They are expected to have … Read more

Orange County Courts warn of system outages, delays ahead of eCourts transition
04/09/2024

Orange County Courts warn of system outages, delays ahead of eCourts transition

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt is advising residents to plan ahead as local courts prepare to move files online. The updates are part of North Carolina’s new eCourts system. The program launches in … Read more

UNC-Chapel Hill Police searching for suspects accused of vandalizing Old Well
04/09/2024

UNC-Chapel Hill Police searching for suspects accused of vandalizing Old Well

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC-Chapel Hill Police are looking for two suspects accused of causing over $2500 in damage to the Old Well. The suspects are accused of pushing the Well’s fountain over early on the morning of Sunday, March … Read more

Suspects identified in shooting at NCCU residential hall
04/09/2024

Suspects identified in shooting at NCCU residential hall

DURHAM, N.C. – A student was shot last week at North Carolina Central University. Police have now identified the suspects. The police have not released any identifying information about the victim or suspects. According to NCCU police, officers received a … Read more

Online sports betting, scams and addiction
03/27/2024

Online sports betting, scams and addiction

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – As events like March Madness bring heavy online traffic to sports betting websites, experts urge caution to avoid the pitfalls of scams and addiction. UNC Senior Josh Dutton started betting on his favorite teams, like UNC … Read more

Live from Chapel Hill: Carolina Week sits down with SNL Senior Writer and UNC grad Bryan Tucker
03/25/2024

Live from Chapel Hill: Carolina Week sits down with SNL Senior Writer and UNC grad Bryan Tucker

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Bryan Tucker, Hussman Class of ’93, is a 16-time Emmy nominee who has written at SNL since 2005. His sketch “Black Jeopardy” was praised by The New York Times for being “[not] just the best sketch of … Read more

In close NC House primary race, trailing incumbent calls for recount; files election protests
03/20/2024

In close NC House primary race, trailing incumbent calls for recount; files election protests

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Michael Wray has called for recounts in three counties. He also filed election protests in each county, which have since been dismissed. RALEIGH, N.C.- Longtime Democratic Rep. Michael Wray has called for a recount in the NC … Read more

Chapel Thrill, a completely student-led organization, just opened a new escape room on Franklin Street
03/05/2024

Chapel Thrill, a completely student-led organization, just opened a new escape room on Franklin Street

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Right next to Cosmic Cantina, Chapel Thrill’s new escape room just opened up on Franklin Street. Chapel Thrills is a completely student-run organization that plans and builds escape rooms on campus. Sameera Poddutoori, their Build Team … Read more

UNC Police investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus
03/05/2024

UNC Police investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.- UNC Police are now investigating the report of a sexual assault on campus. Through documents we’ve obtained here’s what we’ve learned. We know that it was reported to have happened at Kenan Music Building on Sunday, Feb. … Read more

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