Heavy rain brings down large tree at UNC, damaging Alumni Hall

Posted May 21, 2020
A large 150-year-old tree fell at UNC on Wednesday, its branches hitting the front of Alumni Hall. According to a spokesperson from UNC, the tree caused minor damage to the Alumni Hall portico, and a licensed contractor will remove the tree in a way that minimizes additional damage. The tree fell due to the heavy rain that fell Tuesday and Wednesday. (WRAL.com)

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