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UNC pays to settle open meetings lawsuit over Board of Trustees' athletics budget talk
UNC-CH Board of Trustees chair John Preyer on closed session and athletics. The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its Board of Trustees must reaffirm its commitment to the state's open meetings laws as part of a settlement agreement over allegations that the university violated those laws.
Stroman On Sports: EA Sports College Football, Olympic Preview, and More
UVA and UNC Faculty Member, Sports Business Expert, and Host of “If You Only Knew,” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 19. She discussed the release of the new EA Sports College Football game in the era of NIL. She also previewed the upcoming Olympics, including what she is most excited for going into the games.
NC dance instructor accused of misconduct with students, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A woman linked to numerous dance studios across the state, including one in Raleigh, was arrested in Raleigh for charges of indecent liberties with a minor. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office investigation connected Elissa Edwards to allegations of misconduct with students from several dance studios across North Carolina.
Safety concerns remain as more Triangle parks test positive for lead: 'Shocking and concerning'
As the City of Durham beefs up the fencing around some of its playgrounds, including at East Durham Park, other parks across the Triangle are coming up positive for lead, including in Chapel Hill."That's really shocking and concerning," Austin Maitland said.Maitland, who was riding his bike at the Community Center Park, saw the bright pink tape by the entrance where signs said lead, cadmium, and petroleum compounds were found in the area's soil."How much lead was found? Was it just a little bit?" Maitland asked.The Town of Chapel Hill said the property used to have three fuel tanks and some...
UNC receives $1+ billion in research awards for fifth consecutive year
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the fifth consecutive year, research awards at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) have exceeded $1 billion. According to UNC, funding from federal sources accounted for approximately 65% of all research awards this fiscal year. Grants from education and research institutes (9.3%), North Carolina government (8.5%), business and industry (6%) and foundations (5.6%) made up the rest of the funding.
DL Transfer Joshua Harris boosts UNC defense back at Home in Chapel Hill
Defensive tackle Joshua Harris is returning to North Carolina, joining the Tar Heels after a season at Ole Miss and four seasons at NC State. Harris logged 136 snaps across 13 games at Ole Miss, recording 13 tackles and four hurries in 2023. He brings veteran experience with 60 tackles and one sack in his career, enhancing UNC's defensive line. Harris highlighted his decision to transfer, citing the appeal of playing closer to home and the strong connection with UNC's coaching staff.
Pelosi shies away from Biden's candidacy controversy at Raleigh Democratic fundraiser
North Carolina Democrats and former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shied away from the greatest source of disunity — President Joe Biden's status as the party's presumptive nominee — during Saturday's "Unity Dinner," instead focusing their ire towards Republicans and attempting to rally their own party. Biden's name...
Jessica Riden Named Head Women’s Manager for Team USATF U-20 World Athletics Championships
July 18, 2024 | Track & Field North Carolina Associate Director of Track and Field, Jessica Riden, has been selected to serve as the Head Women's Manager on USATF's Under 20 World Athletics Championship Lima 2024 staff. In this role, Riden will play a key role in all aspects of competition. Riden brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Team USATF staff from her career coaching not only in Chapel Hill but also from her stints at Stanford, Washington, and Penn State. Additionally, her prior experience working with USATF includes serving as Event Manager for the 2022 Under...
UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After 50 years in college athletics, more than half of which were with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Larry Gallo is retiring at the end of August. Gallo, 73, came to Chapel Hill in 1997 after two and a half...
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