Words of wisdom from UNC alum Charles Kuralt
Posted Oct 6, 2022
UNC shows a video of big hits and memorable moments when the fourth quarter commences, now mostly big hits. However, a fan favorite is a portion of a speech Charles Kuralt gave in Chapel Hill at UNC’s bicentennial celebration, Oct. 12, 1993. The portion of that speech commences: “What is it that binds us to this place as to no other?”
(Kingsport Times-News)
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