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Video: IC Podcast - Touch 'Em All with Larry Keith

"Touch 'Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated" is Larry Keith's memoir about an accomplished writer and editor who began his career at UNC and chronicled legendary athletes and teams for more than three decades. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with Keith about his career, his relationship with Dean Smith, and more. (View Video)

A guide to Chapel Hill's live music scene

Chapel Hill’s live music scene is bustling and evergreen. Music venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have shows almost every single night. Student musicians make their voices known at house parties, in fraternity basements or simply in the Pit between classes. The most popular local venues for live music are Cat’s Cradle, Local 506 and the Cave. (Daily Tar Heel)

Ghosts of UNC's past and present

Every October, the whispers of UNC’s past seem to echo a little louder. For decades, students and staff have swapped legends of spirits that are said to linger around campus. For some of UNC’s most iconic buildings, those stories seem to be much eerier than just history. Here are a few campus legends that reappear year after year. (Daily Tar Heel)

Residents flock to spooktacular Halloween celebration on Franklin Street

Hundreds of people flocked to Franklin Street on Friday to celebrate Halloween in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The college town has been a popular spot for both residents and students to celebrate the holiday. Businesses along Franklin Street told WRAL News that they see a big boom each year from the people visiting on the holiday. (WRAL.com)

Interview with UNC Professor, Pulitzer Prize Winner Kathleen DuVal

Kathleen DuVal has a lot to say about early American history. Her latest book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, spans more than 700 pages and walks readers through early civilizations to a rebirth of Indigenous culture and tradition. In May, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in history. DuVal is a history professor at UNC. (Indy Week)

'Halloweekend' in Chapel Hill, explained

Each year, the Town of Chapel Hill closes down Franklin Street for a massive impromptu parade. This tradition has been ongoing for decades and turnout is different every year — in 2004, 80,000 people attended. Now, however, following an initiative to tame crowds as well as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the turnout is much smaller. (Daily Tar Heel)

Honoring Dick Richardson’s Legacy

Dr. Richard J. Richardson, former provost of the University of North Carolina, co-founder of UNC World View, and beloved faculty member at UNC Chapel Hill for over 30 years, passed away peacefully June 23. While he is no longer here with us, we honor his legacy by sharing his long-lasting contributions and his long life lived with purpose. (UNC.edu)

Chapel Hill's Carolina Inn ranks among the ‘most haunted’ in America

Investigating everything from ghostly encounters to eerie histories, a team with Airport Parking Reservations researched the 13 most haunted hotels in the United States. This paranormal list includes the Carolina Inn, a historic hotel adjacent to the University of North Carolina. According to the research, the Carolina Inn is “known for playful spirits.” (CBS 17)

A taste of five new restaurants on Franklin Street

One40 Social brings a new energy to Franklin Street's sports bar scene, with plenty of giant TVs, games, and upbeat music. It is the kind of place perfect for watching a big game or enjoying a laid-back night out with friends. Don't forget to check out the milkshake bar where you can grab a boozy dessert drink or a classic shake to top off your meal. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Researcher Earns MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant to Support Work Preventing Drug Overdoses

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist and researcher with UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health, is the latest Chapel Hill faculty member to earn a MacArthur Foundation fellowship. He was chosen for his work in harm reduction efforts through scientific research, leading UNC’s Opioid Data Lab as part of the university’s Injury Prevention Center. (Chapelboro.com)

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