UNC alum to UNC alum: Roy Cooper presents retiring newsman Bill Leslie with state's highest honor
Posted Jul 1, 2018
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited WRAL TV on Thursday to present departing news anchor Bill Leslie with a special honor. The state's chief executive presented Leslie with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to recognize everything the anchor has done for North Carolina and its residents. Cooper surprised everyone when he showed up on the news set to present the honor.
(WRAL.com)
Related: Campus Connections
UNC students gather to remember James Cates Jr. 55 years after his murder: 'A 22-year-old like us'When students are walking to and from their classes every day, they can find a plaque located by the Pit and beside the Undergraduate Library...
Sun Jul 26, 2026Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Football/Basketball talk, actress Sharon Lawrence joins, 2026 Poddys!
The 2026-27 UNC sports season is right around the corner. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas catch up on Tar Heel football and basketball chatter (6:31)...
Fri Jul 24, 2026
Video: Tar Heels in DC - Capitol Tour With Elizabeth Adkins
North Carolina alumna Elizabeth Adkins (Class of 2018) serves as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Follow along as Adkins takes us on a...
Wed Jul 22, 2026
New and incoming restaurants add to Chapel Hill's vibrant food scene
In the past year, Chapel Hill has seen its restaurant scene expand, and its offerings will continue to grow, with a variety of new spots,...
Mon Jul 20, 2026