Board of Governors shows support for Holden Thorp

Posted Sep 14, 2012
There's a new vote of confidence for UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp as the latest scandal unfolds at the university. The latest incident involves travel records and the mother of former basketball star Tyler Hansbrough. However, the topic was noticeably absent from the day's official business with the UNC Board of Governors, but ABC11 talked to two board members to get their reaction. (ABC 11)

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