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UNC abruptly reverses controversial new policy that allowed unannounced class recordings The policy allowed administrators to record classes without instructor knowledge in the event of “an investigation into alleged violations of University policy” or for “any other lawful purpose.” Many...

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UNC abruptly reverses controversial new policy that allowed unannounced class recordings The policy allowed administrators to record classes without instructor knowledge in the event of “an investigation into alleged violations of University policy” or for “any other lawful purpose.” Many...

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Possible CHCCS school closures spark strong emotions for parents and families Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Leaders say school closings may be necessary because of decreased funding and lower enrollment rates. Parents were adamant at a Board meeting this month about protect...

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Black History Month event brings together student athletes to celebrate culture and community Open to all athletes, Student Athletes Facilitating Equity brings together people of all backgrounds in an environment where participants can both learn and have fun.

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Ackland exhibit explores masculinity as boys become men The exhibit titled “Boys Will be Men” is a collection of photographic portraits from local artist Bill Bamberger.

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UNC researchers are developing high-tech glasses that could provide a window into your brain A trio of UNC researchers, led by 24-year-old Ellora McTaggart, are developing biosensing glasses that can track and detect internal psychological issues.

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Carolina Connection Podcast: A UNC alum has a viral hit with an anti-ICE protest song Henry Nicholls and Reyna Drake profile Joseph Terrell and his new viral anti-ICE song, “Genuine American Hero.” The song has almost four million views on TikTok. Terrell is a UNC alum and gained fame ...

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Doctors say the state's low vaccination rate is making the flu more common and more severe North Carolina has reported more than 200 flu-related deaths this season. Experts say vaccine hesitancy is playing a role.

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A Black History Month event remembers the past by promoting Black-owned businesses today The Community Spend Week was put on through a partnership with The Town of Carrboro, the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and the Black Business Alliance.

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NIL deals are becoming more common in non-revenue sports, but take various forms UNC athletes with Name, Image, and Likeness deals have found that their social media presence often drives opportunity more than their athletic performance does.

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Some professors fear that the UNC System's new academic freedom policy is too restrictive The Board of Governors is set to vote on a policy to define academic freedom for its constituent institutions. A previous definition was endorsed by the System’s Faculty Assembly, but the most recent...

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As flooded businesses re-open after Chantel, some owners worry about the next big storm When tropical storm Chantal hit Chapel Hill in July 2025, many business owners did not expect the devastation that would hit their storefronts. Now, some people in town are worried about future flood...

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'Bulking up' can become an obsession for young men with body dysmorphia disorder When we picture someone with an eating disorder, a white woman or girl often comes to mind. But men and boys can suffer from bigorexia, an obsession with getting bigger and gaining muscle.

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Social media is helping amplify this UNC alum's anti-ICE protest song Joseph Terrell, formerly the lead singer in the band Mipso, went viral on TikTok and Instagram for posting an anti-ICE protest song titled “Genuine American Hero.”

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Students sue election officials for blocking early voting sites on three N.C. campuses Citing logistic and financial concerns, the state Board of Elections removed an early voting site at Western Carolina University and stopped efforts to add sites at two other campuses. Democrats say i...

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Carolina remembers 'one of its treasures,' Kenan Stadium director James Spurling Spurling, who managed the day-to-day operation of UNC's iconic football stadium, became a local icon himself. He died this week at the age of 68.

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In a pilot program, Raleigh will dispatch mental health clinicians to some 911 calls, instead of police Raleigh is piloting a crisis diversion program embedded within the city’s 911 call center. The initiative connects callers who may be experiencing a mental health crisis with licensed clinicians train...

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More than 26,000 have signed a petition against moving UNC's basketball arena off campus The signers - including Roy Williams, Drake Maye, and Tyler Hansbrough - want UNC to renovate the Smith Center. But the university continues to study a plan to build a new arena as part of a mixed-use...

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Hundreds of kids and teens receive free care at the UNC dental school's annual event UNC’s Adams School of Dentistry welcomed hundreds of children for its annual Give Kids a Smile event, offering free dental care and education. Families, students, and providers came together to put he...

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Citing 'constrained' revenue, UNC-CH trustees call for $16.5 million more in budget cuts The Board unveiled an additional $16.5 million cut to administrative spending under the university's “ServiceFirst” initiative. The move primarily targets UNC staff positions and pushes the university...

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Protesters around the Triangle remember Minneapolis victims, call for national shutdown In the wake of the killing of Alex Pretti, a Veteran Affairs nurse, hundreds of people held a vigil outside the Durham VA Medical Center, while others protested in Chapel Hill.

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Rents are rising for many area businesses, but some have found ways to minimize the impact Rent prices are high for Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses, with some paying upwards of $10,000 a month depending on square footage. But, are there exceptions to this increasing threat towards Chape...

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Doctors fear a loss of 'crucial' care as UNC Health stops gender affirming treatment for people under 19 UNC Health no longer provides gender affirming care to individuals under 19. Now, doctors at the Triangle’s largest health system are working to connect their younger patients with outside care.

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Thousands in N.C. show solidarity with monks' Walk for Peace A group of Buddhist monks trekked through the Triangle on their national Walk for Peace en route to the U.S. Capitol. They're seeking federal recognition of the Buddhist holiday Vesak.

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UNC Libraries opens studio for students to explore AI tools The new space gives students hands-on access to AI tools, workshops, and guidance, aiming to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and less intimidating.

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UNC Libraries opens studio for students to explore AI tools The new space gives students hands-on access to AI tools, workshops, and guidance, aiming to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and less intimidating.

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Rents are rising for many area businesses, but some have found ways to minimize the impact Rent prices are high for Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses, with some paying upwards of $10,000 a month depending on square footage. But, are there exceptions to this increasing threat towards Chape...

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Carolina Connection podcast: UNC beekeepers collect honey to fight hunger Emmy Berger and Maddie Policastro break down the buzz around UNC’s Beekeeping Club and its “Honey for Hunger Initiative." The club processed and bottled more than 200 pounds of honey, and every dollar...

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As UNC approaches finals, demand for mental health support grows Students, counselors, and new peer well-being coaches are among the resources available to people on UNC's campus.

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SNAP benefits have been restored, but some students continue to be food insecure Local advocacy groups and leaders of the UNC food pantry say demand continues to be strong for food assistance.

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