Town of Chapel Hill Announces Plans for Fourth of July Drone Show, Replacing Fireworks Display
The night sky on July 4 in Chapel Hill is set to be filled with lights and action — just with a...
UNC Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Joe Breschi Agrees to Contract Extension Through 2029
UNC men’s lacrosse head coach Joe Breschi, the winningest coach in program history, has...
Little Big Moments: One Foot, Two Feet
I was glad to read of the events in Chapel Hill and Carrboro last Saturday as part of the No Kings Days. I participated in a rally in downtown Pittsboro.
Chansky’s Notebook: Credentials
While Tommy Lloyd appears to be UNC’s top choice for its next men’s basketball coach, Billy Donovan isn’t exactly the worst backup option.
Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good Friday
Local government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday...
UNC Sophomore Guard Lanie Grant to Enter Transfer Portal
Sophomore guard Lanie Grant, who helped lead UNC to back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2025 and...
Weekend Around The Hill: April 2 – April 5
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full...
Artemis II Astronauts Bound for Moon After Rocketing Away on NASA’s First Lunar Voyage in Decades
Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
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