Valerie Foushee Visits UNC Campus Ahead of 2026 Democratic Primary
Foushee, running to keep her congressional seat, faces questions from students on ICE, campaign donations, and more.
Billions Observe Fasting Rituals During Lent and Ramadan
North Carolina Senate Race Pits Former Governor Against Trump Ally
Weather
Chapel Hill Looks to Boost Flood Resilience as Storms Intensify
New guide from Duke University offers roadmap for small cities to prepare for rising flood risks

North Carolina Farmers Brace for Potential Drought Impacts
Local growers prepare infrastructure and conservation efforts as severe drought warning issued for Orange County and 31 other counties
Tens of Thousands Remain Without Power as Southeast Braces for Winter Storm
Subfreezing temperatures and heavy snowfall expected to hit Carolinas, Virginia, and Northeast Georgia this weekend.
Lifestyle
UNC Sparks Debate with New Civic Thought Program
School of Civic Life and Leadership faces skepticism from some professors and students

Meantime Coffee Co. Hosts Annual Open Mic Night
UNC students share original writing and performances at the community-focused event.
Luxury Condo in Downtown Chapel Hill on the Market
Two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath unit offers modern elegance and walkable convenience.
Sports
Virginia Tech Suffers Four One-Score Losses in ACC Play
Hokies' NCAA Tournament hopes diminished by close defeats

ESPN Ranks ACC Basketball Teams for Week 17
Duke and Virginia lead the way as conference tournament approaches
Seth Trimble's Carolina Journey Enters Home Stretch
The UNC basketball player has remained loyal to the program despite the changing landscape of college sports.
Business
SEN Design Group Abruptly Ceases Operations
Nationwide network of independent kitchen and bath design firms and associated vendor brands shuts down after nearly 30 years

Toll Brothers Announces Chapel Oaks Model Home Grand Opening in Chapel Hill
The luxury home builder's newest community in the Raleigh area will showcase its Kendrick model home this weekend.
Charlottesville Chamber Partners with Business Consultant for Chapel Hill Exchange
Tapestry LLC's David Newsome outlines new strategic planning initiative with local chamber.
Science
Climate Change Threatens Drinking Water Access Across US
Study finds 67 million Americans served by vulnerable water utilities

Yeast in Gut Shows Promise for Targeted Drug Delivery
New study identifies key genes and metabolic processes that could enable more efficient probiotic-based drug delivery
NIH Invests in Hearing and Balance Data Science Initiatives
NIDCD Director Debara L. Tucci shares updates on new programs and the January Advisory Council meeting