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90-year-old Triad neurosurgeon ‘finally’ earns UNC undergraduate degree

Dr. David L. Kelly Jr. says this moment is a dream come true. “I’m finally getting my undergraduate degree because I lacked one course by 3 hours,” said Dr. Kelly. Kelly says, despite being one class shy of earning a UNC undergraduate degree in Chemistry in Spring of 1955, he was still accepted into the accelerated program at UNC’s School of Medicine. (FOX 8 WGHP)

UNC School of Pharmacy retains No. 1 ranking for external research funding

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has retained its No. 1 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranking for external research funding among U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy. The school reached an all-time high of more than $99.3 million in federal fiscal year 2024, which covers grants received between Oct., 2023, and Sept., 2024. (UNC.edu)

A Victory of ‘Time and Patience’: Live and Local with Tift Merritt

Local music legend Tift Merritt stopped by Live & Local, following the release of a pair of albums: the 20th-anniversary re-release of her Grammy-nominated sophomore album “Tambourine,” and a new album, “Time and Patience,” featuring new songs and other recordings from the Tambourine era. “Tambourine” earned a great deal of immediate acclaim. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Class of 2025 celebrates at Winter Commencement

Winter Commencement on Dec. 14 gave families, friends, students, and faculty the chance to celebrate graduates’ hard work and Carolina experiences that prepared them for the next chapter. Chancellor Lee Roberts, who presided over the ceremony, spoke about the lasting impact of the people and experiences that students will carry with them. (UNC.edu)

North Carolina Icons: Andy Griffith

After graduating from the University of North Carolina, performing in seven seasons of The Lost Colony in Manteo, and teaching music and drama at Goldsboro High School, Andy Griffith made his first return to Mount Airy in 1957. After all, he couldn’t miss Andy Griffith Day, an event held on his 31st birthday to celebrate his first starring movie role. (Our State Magazine)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball vs. Florida State Preview, Larry Keith Joins

North Carolina Men's Basketball wrapped up non-conference play just before the holiday break (8:10) and begins ACC play against Florida State in the Smith Center (21:54) on Tuesday. Next, journalist/author Larry Keith joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas (31:56). Plus, questionable CFB scheduling (1:31:38) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Stuart Scott’s 30 for 30 brought back a lot of hard memories

I never met Stuart Scott. I really wish I had. He hit ESPN at just the right time. I had just started high school when ESPN2 launched and he took a spot on their airwaves, but it wasn’t until my senior year that he really entered my life through SportsCenter. Scott was this energetic anchor who not only had fun with the highlights, but was a proud Tar Heel. (Tar Heel Blog)

Odd happenings on UNC’s campus in 2025

Tyler Hansbrough, a star UNC basketball player from 2005 to 2009, made a surprising resurgence in Carolina culture this year. Hansbrough co-taught a sports communication course in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. If becoming a visiting professor wasn't surprising enough, the former Tar Heel All-America competed in “The Dancing Tar Heels.” (Daily Tar Heel)

Surplus Sid's has closed in Carrboro. What's next for its owner, Barry Keith.

Barry Keith may be the "Emperor of Carrboro" - but to the people who know him, he's just "Sid." Keith, 70, hung up the keys this summer to Surplus Sid's in Carrboro after nearly 40 years of peddling mostly odds but also ends to locals, celebrities, and scores of UNC students seeking Halloween costumes, theater props, clothes, and household goods. (MSN.com)

UNC student creates new way to rank NBA coaches

Win-loss records and championship rings usually define the best NBA coaches, but UNC-Chapel Hill student Shane Faberman looked at different data to see which coaches get the most out of their players. Faberman, who has a double-major in data science as well as statistics and operations research, created a metric called Box Plus Minus Over Expected. (UNC.edu)

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