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Highlights of 2024 at Carolina

In 2024, Carolina celebrated research milestones, remarkable centennials, national championships and more. The year began with Lee H. Roberts arriving in Chapel Hill as interim chancellor. Carolina hosted its first under-the-lights Spring Commencement at Kenan Stadium, where graduates heard from astronaut and double Tar Heel Zena Cardman. (UNC.edu)

Carolina celebrates the Class of 2024 at winter commencement

After years of hard work — whether it be class readings, group projects, student group activities, papers, late nights studying or exams — graduating UNC Tar Heels had the chance at Winter Commencement on December 15 to celebrate their achievements and all that went into earning a degree during their time in Chapel Hill. (UNC.edu)

A playlist of Chapel Hill-themed holiday songs

Joni Mitchell went Christmas caroling in the Morgan Creek neighborhood in December 1970 with her then boyfriend, James Taylor. Six months later, Mitchell’s album Blue was released, featuring a song that just has to be about Chapel Hill. In the history of Chapel Hill’s music scene, there’s never been a band quite like the Squirrel Nut Zippers. (Triangle Blog Blog)

Video: New UNC Football coach Bill Belichick brings in big business for stores in Chapel Hill

Many Franklin Street businesses in Chapel Hill are reaping the benefits, following the news that Bill Belichick, one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, has taken the reigns of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Florida Basketball preview, Hubert Davis joins, Be Loud! Sophie

UNC Basketball cruised past La Salle, but faces a much stiffer test Tuesday against Florida (2:20). Hubert Davis checks in (28:07). Niklaus and Lucy Steiner from the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation tell how the Montross family has impacted their foundation (37:51). Plus: Jones introduced Coach Belichick in the Smith Center (19:58). (Listen To Podcast)

2024 is a year of Carolina centennials

The year 1924 was an important one at the University of North Carolina with four things taking place that are still celebrated on campus a century later. Carolina Chancellor Lee H. Roberts looks back on that time 100 years ago and the beginnings of basketball championships, comfortable accommodations for travelers and more. (UNC.edu)

Schoolkids Records officially closes Chapel Hill location after 50 years

On November 30, the Chapel Hill community was forced to say its final goodbye to the local record store favorite, Schoolkids Records. Schoolkids announced that it would be closing in August due to financial constraints, and since then, the community has slowly grieved the former shop. Current owner Stephen Judge estimated that it opened around 1974. (Daily Tar Heel)

What's up with Bill Belichick's style? We asked Alexander Julian.

What does a legendary menswear designer who’s synonymous with UNC think about the style of the Tar Heels’ new football coach, Bill Belichick, whose sideline couture seems to be inspired by hobos? Alexander Julian and I talked about football, fashion, and Chapel Hill. Along the way, he spilled some secrets and previewed a new item that’ll be on sale soon. (North Carolina Rabbit Hole)

Chapel Hill Business owners anticipate buzz, boost if Bill Belichick hired at UNC

Reports of Bill Belichick possibly becoming UNC's next head football coach are generating waves far beyond Franklin Street. "You're gonna put people in the seats, you're gonna get excitement about the program, you're gonna get national attention and recruits," said Robert Poitras, owner of Carolina Brewery. "We're back on the national map again." (WTVD)

Winter Commencement at Carolina

Years of hard work will come to fruition on December 15 as 1,811 graduates will have degrees conferred at the University of North Carolina's Winter Commencement. Our December graduates excelled in the classroom, conducted research, dominated their sports and served the state. Now, they’ll become leaders in their chosen fields and communities. (UNC.edu)

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