Viewpoints: Whatley is Misrepresenting Cooper’s Record on Prisoner Release
The Michael Whatley campaign has attacked Roy Cooper with a barrage of harsh, provocative ads criticizing the governor for complying with a court order forcing him to release 3,500 inmates from prison.
Granted Extra Year, South Dakota Center Cameron Fens Commits to UNC Men’s Basketball
Seven-foot center Cameron Fens, who had exhausted his collegiate eligibility until a recent court...
Freshmen, Transfers and More: Every Newcomer Joining UNC Men’s Basketball for the 2026-27 Season
As Michael Malone embarks on his first season as the head coach of the UNC men’s basketball...
Bottom Line with Brad: Indexing, The ‘Granny Shot’ of Investing
An index fund does not try to identify the next great company or predict which part of the market will perform best. Instead, it owns a broad group of investments designed to track a market index, such as the S&P 500.
Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater Names Jamie Webb as New Executive Director
Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater has appointed Jamie Webb as its new executive director....
UNC Football Ramping Up Intensity as Fall Training Camp Hits 1-Week Mark
Thursday morning marked one week of UNC’s fall training camp, and head coach Bill Belichick...
This Just In: The Future is Bright
This Just In—We have some big political talent coming onto the national stage. It’s no wonder the GOP is thrashing about.
Student Kills at Least 7 People at a High School and a Home Outside Bangkok, Officials Say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20.
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