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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

The Camelot Village condos experienced severe damage due to floods brought by Tropical Storm Chantal. Many residents are hoping the complex will be bought by the town and demolished rather than rebuilt. Read the full story. bit.ly/3IGKqs3

dailytarheel's tweet card. The housing complex, located at 130 S. Estes Drive, is just a few hundred feet from Bolin Creek, making it prone to flooding. But this time was the worst the residents had ever seen.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

On July 6, Eastgate Crossing flooded due to Tropical Storm Chantal. While flooding from the storm was a historic occurrence for Eastgate, it was far from the first time the shopping center experienced significant flooding. Read the full story. bit.ly/4f3hCX3

dailytarheel's tweet card. The shopping center, which experienced floods from Tropical Depression Chantal, was built on a floodplain on top of Booker Creek. Floods and their impacts have been recurrent for the center's...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

REVIEW: "After four weeks of rehearsal, high school students put on an enticing production of 'Pippin,' the culminating production of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory," Taylor Motley writes. Read the full review. bit.ly/44Xliou

dailytarheel's tweet card. "PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of 'Pippin' maintains a stunning sense of energy, fun and magic throughout its runtime. The immersive musical never takes itself too seriously, delivering a...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

Floods are not unusual for Eastgate Crossing, Tropical Storm Chantal's devastation was like nothing the shopping center had ever seen. The Town of Chapel Hill estimated that businesses incurred $11 million in damages from the storm. Read the full story. bit.ly/4lEpi4d

dailytarheel's tweet card. Stormwater from July 6's heavy rains rushed into buildings at Eastgate Crossing, leaving more than five feet of sitting water in multiple storefronts. Most of the shopping center experienced devast...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

On June 6, “Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists From Japan” opened at the Ackland Art Museum. The exhibit includes 40 pieces of contemporary ceramic and clay art by 36 women, spanning decades of Japanese culture and influence. Read the full story. bit.ly/3TSJIdR

dailytarheel's tweet card. The exhibit will be open until Aug. 31 and features 36 female artists across multiple decades.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

Former UNC men's basketball forward William “Bill” Chamberlain died July 13. He was 75 years old. Read the full story. bit.ly/4kTbqSI

dailytarheel's tweet card. Chamberlain played under head coach Dean Smith for the UNC men's basketball team from 1969-72.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

Over the summer, Chapel Hill and Carrboro welcomed several new restaurants. From a Mediterranean street food spot to a social club with a spacious bar and menu, here’s a look at what has recently opened. Read the full story. bit.ly/4o5fJgw

dailytarheel's tweet card. From Mediterranean street food to Italian Autogrills-inspired eateries, several new restaurants have opened their doors this summer in Orange County.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 24

Here are this year's important dates for new students navigating their first month at UNC. Read the full story. bit.ly/4o4fqSY

dailytarheel's tweet card. The first day of fall classes is Aug. 18, but there are several key dates to note before FDOC.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

As the fall semester draws near, the stage is set for the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s dynamic 2025-26 season. There are six primary productions and one special production in the lineup, with four of them in the fall and three in the spring. bit.ly/4lM458O

dailytarheel's tweet card. If you’re looking for a knockout fight against racial inequality, a winning goal with a sprinkle of teenage drama or an old-fashioned family drama comedy, check out what PlayMakers has to offer in...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

The N.C. General Assembly did not agree on a 2025-27 budget before going on break June 26. While the N.C. Senate and N.C. House reconcile differences in their proposals, North Carolina continues to operate under the 2023-25 budget. Read the full story. bit.ly/4lF9K09

dailytarheel's tweet card. While the state Senate and House of Representatives reconcile their differences, North Carolina will continue operating under the 2023-25 budget.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

REVIEW: "As a longtime fan of V.E. Schwab, I was nervous about this book," Marina Messura writes. "Knowing it was about vampires, an occult I’ve never cared for, I was apprehensive about picking it up." Read the full review. bit.ly/46UbqhJ

dailytarheel's tweet card. "Knowing it was about vampires, an occult I’ve never cared for, I was apprehensive about picking it up. I was even more worried that it would taint my love for Schwab’s writing if it didn’t live up...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

Registration to join UNC's parking permit lottery for the 2025-26 school year is open July 2-23. This year, some students experienced issues when trying to join the lottery and were blocked from registration. Read the full story. bit.ly/452avcK

dailytarheel's tweet card. The deadline to enter the parking permit lottery is Wednesday, July 23.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 23

After a season-ending loss to Arizona in the Chapel Hill Super Regionals, UNC baseball head coach Scott Forbes and his staff wasted no time reloading the roster, turning to the transfer portal to bring in six new players. Read the full story. bit.ly/44JoyoL

dailytarheel's tweet card. Six new transfers look to help the Diamond Heels next season.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 22

COLUMN: "Chapel Hill never felt like home to me," Marina Messura writes. "It feels wrong to admit that, given that I was born and raised here--but it's true." Read the full column. bit.ly/4m59xDg

dailytarheel's tweet card. "I don’t think I’ve ever fully understood the meaning of the word 'home' until recently, and perhaps I still don’t. But as of right now, I’d ascribe to it a feeling of longing for a place, wishing to...

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 22

Coming off the program's 23rd national championship last fall, the UNC women's soccer team is entering the 2025 season with a familiar goal: to win it again. Read the full story. bit.ly/4l9zQHTv

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 22

UNC is waiting for guidance from the Department of Education as it reviews and determines the impacts of President Donald Trump’s landmark domestic policy bill, which was signed into law July 4. Read the full story. bit.ly/3IGjaKn

dailytarheel's tweet card. The sweeping budget bill cuts grad PLUS loans, institutes lifetime student borrowing caps and imposes new endowment tax policies, but expands Pell Grant eligibility.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 17

The Daily Tar Heel is hiring for Fall 2025! We are looking for student reporters, designers, photographers and more to join one of the best newspapers in college journalism. Apply by Saturday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. bit.ly/44NmwCE

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 16

Recently, units at Ram Village Apartments have undergone renovations, including fresh paint jobs, new flooring and new vanities and furniture. But these renovations were not universal; they were only for student-athlete apartments. Read the full story. bit.ly/4nSmXEn

dailytarheel's tweet card. The renovations include new furniture, appliances, paint jobs and flooring, and the cost of the project is estimated at $16,000 per room.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 16

UNC is nominated for three awards at the ESPYS, an annual show produced by ESPN. Both of the Tar Heels’ 2024-25 national championship teams will be represented at the show, which will air Wednesday at 8 p.m. Read the full story. bit.ly/44FHqn2

dailytarheel's tweet card. UNC women's athletics recognized for strong 2024-25 performances.

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The Daily Tar Heel@dailytarheel · Jul 16

REVIEW: "At its core, 'Atmosphere' is a story of radical love in unexpected places," Cooper Hall writes. "And it’s a beautiful one. I adored the world that Jenkins Reid built." Read the full story. bit.ly/4kIbvZl

dailytarheel's tweet card. "At its core, 'Atmosphere' is a story of radical love in unexpected places. And it’s a beautiful one. I adored the world that Jenkins Reid built."

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