CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — University officials are planning to meet with Haven, a company that manufactures smart locks, to discuss a donation this week. The locks can support up to 2,000 pounds of holding force. They can also detect door … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Slamming the gavel down shortly after former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted, Patrick McHenry started off his first minutes as Speaker pro tempore with a bang. He’s now the most powerful lawmaker in the U.S. … Read more
CARRBORO, N.C. — The 9th annual Freight Train Blues Concert Series is returning to Carrboro this year for an extended eight-week run instead of its usual five weeks. The concerts are organized by the Music Maker Foundation, a nonprofit that … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — What do you get when you combine YikYak and Vine? An all-new social media app created by two UNC alumni: sp0t. Self-described as an “unhinged, hyper-local, anonymous sharing” app, co-founder Tyler Trocinski said the name “sp0t” … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Chapel Hill Public Library is implementing sensory-friendly resources through a new initiative, called “Neurodiversity and Nature.” The initiative was supported through grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The initiative aims to … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Chapel Hill Town Council convened on Monday evening to discuss zoning changes for new housing options. If approved, the Land Use Management Ordinance, or LUMO, would be amended to allow for more duplexes, townhouses and … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — UNC students can now earn course credit by playing video games in class. The Greenlaw Gameroom is UNC’s first game-based classroom, funded by an instructional grant from Lenovo. What was once a regular classroom is now … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — On Saturday, Carolina for the Kids hosted its 25th annual dance marathon. Fetzer gymnasium was filled with music, strobe lights and a palpable feeling of joy. While it may look like one big dance party, Public … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Late last week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the U.S. House Committee for Energy and Commerce. The app is already banned on government-owned devices. But Thursday’s hearing has left some people wondering if it … Read more
By: Sarah Choi and Kelly Kendall CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Creek Week is making a splash for the second year in Orange County. The weeklong event celebrates rivers, lakes and streams in the area. The celebration runs from now until … Read more
