Story by Emmy Benton Simran Panda, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, looks out the window…
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From Chapel Hill to space: Morehead Planetarium inspires the next generation
Video by Champ Lyerly
North Carolina’s sandwich generation: Life in between
Story by Maria Sullivan For the past ten years, Angela Georgallis has watched both her…
Sandwiched: Life between two generations
Video by Kate Chapman Caught between the needs of aging parents and growing children, the…
Is recycling worth it? Where North Carolina’s recyclables actually go
Video by Kathryn DeHart Despite wide access to recycling services across the state, there’s still…
The recycling business is flawed and inefficient — and still worth your participation
Story by Connor Foote DURHAM, NC — Bryce Brooks has spent most of her professional…
Spotting the Sky: A Community Built Around Aviation
What begins as a fascination with aircraft has become something much bigger for plane spotters: a community. Through long hours near runways, shared photos and conversations about aviation, strangers bond over a common passion, forming friendships and connections rooted in the simple joy of watching planes cross the sky.
Inside Baseball’s Pitching Labs: Where Data Meets Development
By Grace Nugent Pitching labs are transforming baseball, using motion capture, force plates and data…
NC Advocacy Against SB50
Advocates from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh for Advocacy Day, organized by NCGV, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action and Giffords, to oppose Senate Bill 50. Supporters met lawmakers, shared personal concerns about gun violence and urged legislators to uphold Gov. Josh Stein’s veto protecting concealed carry permit requirements.
Recognition Does Not Create Identity: The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Federal Recognition Story
UNC student Peyton Brooks and Lumbee voices reflect on the tribe’s 2025 federal recognition after centuries of advocacy. The milestone brings validation, new opportunities in education and healthcare, and renewed cultural pride, while emphasizing identity existed long before recognition and that future progress will require continued effort and community resilience.