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Omarion Hampton named to 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List
North Carolina Tar Heels’ running back Omarion Hampton is back for another season, fresh off a big 2023 campaign. And before 2024 gets going, Hampton is earning some preseason recognition. On Monday before the Tar Heels open up training camp, Hampton was named to the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List. Hampton is one of 80 players in college football to make the list including 20 from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Last season, UNC football quarterback Drake Maye made the list to represent the Tar Heels. Hampton is coming off a career year in 2023, rushing for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns. He...
Elon men to open 24-25 basketball season vs. UNC Tar Heels in Chapel Hill
Elon will open its men’s basketball season against North Carolina on November 4 at Smith Center in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels, who won last season’s Atlantic Coast Conference regular season, announced their non-conference schedule last week. The Phoenix last faced the Tar Heels in an 80-63 loss...
Durham mom ordered to have no contact with son days after Amber Alert
Durham mother at center of Amber Alert previously violated parole. A mother linked to the disappearance of a Durham child that triggered an Amber Alert made her first court appearance on Monday. Mariah King was arrested Friday afternoon when police found her son, Geon King-Parriett. An Amber Alert was issued...
Chapel Hill Struggles to Redevelop a Toxic Coal Ash Mound
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Daily Drop: This is Power Echols’ Defense
THI Staff Tar Heel Illustrated North Carolina opens fall camp Monday night, and as the Tar Heels get into it, one thing is clear: This is Power Echols’ defense. In today’s Daily Drop, we discuss Echols saying this is his D, and the support he has on that claim from the most acclaimed UNC defender. *Video edits by Jacob Turner. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Become a UNC insider for just $8.33 a month for a 1-year subscription ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Want more content like this and everything we do at THI? Help support by sending us a Venmo @TarHeelIllustrated. All donations are welcome and go...
Class of 2026 five-star schedules unofficial visit with UNC Women's Basketball
The UNC women’s basketball program has scheduled an exciting unofficial visit with one of the top players in the class of 2026. Five-star point guard Autumn Fleary from McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, will reportedly visit Chapel Hill this Wednesday. The five-foot-seven rising junior has been recruited by...
Man charged after employee grazed by bullet at Garner gas station
A man was arrested Friday in connection with a June 24 shooting and robbery at a Garner gas station. Just after midnight on June 24, officers responded to the Resco Mart at 802 Purser Drive found a woman who worked at the business was injured. Police said a suspect stole...
Columbia Study Uncovers How Grief Accelerates Biological Aging
Research from Columbia University indicates that losing close family members can accelerate biological aging. The study analyzed long-term data to show that multiple familial losses are associated with an increase in DNA markers of aging, particularly if these losses occur during childhood or early adulthood. According to a new study...
Downloadable 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your North Carolina Tar Heels as they chase the elusive ACC title and CFP berth. UNC hasn’t claimed the ACC crown since 1980 and it is high time to end that skid. The Tar Heels open the 2024 slate on the road in a return matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. UNC will face last year’s media darlings, the James Madison Dukes on Sept. 21 ahead of their annual rivalry matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. There is no matchup with the Clemson Tigers this season but draw the defending ACC champion Florida State Seminoles on Nov. 2 in Tallahassee. The regular season finale will feature UNC facing off with their little brothers from Raleigh, the NC State Wolfpack. Download the football schedule
UNC football players stroll into Training Camp Sunday
A month from today, the North Carolina Tar Heels will play their first football game of the 2024 season. UNC will head up north to Minnesota, where there’ll face the Golden Gophers for a second-consecutive season. North Carolina and Minnesota clashed for the first time ever last year, on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Kenan Stadium, when Drake Maye threw for over 400 yards in a 31-13 UNC victory. Even with returning stars like Omarion Hampton and Kaimon Rucker, the Tar Heels are going to have a new look on both sides of the football. Conner Harrell and Max Johnson are competing for...
Ashley Hoffman and Team USA’s women’s field hockey competed against Spain on Monday. Here's how they did
PARIS, France — UNC-Chapel Hill alumna Ashley Hoffman and Team USA's women's field hockey team competed against Spain in the Women's Pool B event on Monday morning. The match ultimately ended in a draw, at 1-1. Hoffman made her Olympics debut Saturday with Team USA's women's field hockey team. While they hit the field focused, the result of their first match wasn't what they wanted. The U.S. women fell to Argentina, who bested them 4-1.
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LOHA helps tackle Raleigh’s housing shortage with South E8
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Research Triangle is booming, and for good reason. Small cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, are walkable and charming; and not far from great universities. But the Piedmont region’s attractiveness has also made home prices skyrocket. This problem is...
Durham Fiesta Latina: Celebration of Culture, Community, And Connection Returns In August
DURHAM, NC – The vibrant spirit of Latino culture will come alive at the annual Durham Fiesta Latina in Durham, presented by the City of Durham Parks & Recreation in partnership with El Centro Hispano. This family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from noon to 4 PM at Durham Central Park (501 Foster Street).
Cary in No. 2 spot for best US city for remote workers
Cary, North Carolina, has secured the No. 2 spot among the best US cities for remote workers in 2024, according to a recent report by CoworkingCafe. The study assessed nearly 200 cities across various metrics crucial to remote work, including internet connectivity, coworking spaces, and overall affordability. Cary’s ranking was...
Former NC State Swimmer Ryan Held Wins His 2nd Gold Medal in the 4×100 Freestyle Relay
Former NC State Swimmer Ryan Held won his 2nd Gold Medal in the 4×100 Freestyle Relay yesterday for the United States. While Held didn’t swim in the Finals yesterday, he did swim in the Prelims on Saturday, helping Team USA advance to yesterday’s Finals. Held won his...
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