UNC Coverage

No running water, broken elevator among problems at Granville Towers East

Residents at the dorm facility tell WRAL News that when the water is turned on, it comes out black or murky for at least 10 minutes.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

North Carolina study shows social media usage may impact brain development

A new study shows habitual checking of social media may impact young adolescents' brain development.

Monica Casey, WRAL reporter

UNC housekeepers: Raise is 'a slap in the face'

Housekeepers, who work across the campus from dorm rooms to common spaces, have been advocating for a raise for months, including petitioning to raise their base rate from $15 to $20 per hour and to add a parking stipend.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Times and dates for colleges commencement ceremonies around NC

UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, ECU and NCCU will all have their Fall Commencement ceremonies to prep Students for their life after college.

Robert Furges, WRAL contributor

Students concerned over security at UNC Chapel Hill

Officers were called to a disturbance Wednesday morning just before 9 a.m. at the Bojangles on South Road, where they found a person threatening both employees and a Chapel Hill bus driver.

Knife-wielding man arrested on UNC campus

Officers were called to a disturbance at Bojangles in the South Road area just before 9 a.m. when someone started threatening employees with a knife.

'How do people pay for this?': WRAL Investigates the rising costs of college

The cost of higher education is getting higher and higher. For many parents who are in the thick of college applications, the cost comes with sticker shock. WRAL Investigates found the cost to attend state universities is far out pacing inflation over the past 20 years

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Robeson early college students behind discovery of lead in drinking water on UNC campus

Two Robeson County Early College High School students are credited with finding the first samples of lead in the water on UNC Chapel Hill's campus.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Robeson early college students talk about discovery that led to big changes for UNC water

Two students from Robeson County talked about their work from over the summer where they found lead in the drinking water on UNC's campus.

UNC moms show support for students during parent rally

The moms who are at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Tuesday traveled from all over the state to offer unlimited hugs, comfort, listening ears and a lot of food as well. The parent rally was born in 2021 after a really difficult year between COVID and a number of suicides on campus.

'It's completely different than anything my generation went through': UNC moms rally to provide support for student mental health

The moms who are at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Tuesday traveled from all over the state to offer unlimited hugs, comfort, listening ears and a lot of food as well. The parent rally was born in 2021 after a really difficult year between COVID and a number of suicides on campus.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill parent rally advocates for student mental health

The moms who are at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Tuesday traveled from all over the state to offer unlimited hugs, comfort, listening ears and a lot of food as well. The parent rally was born in 2021 after a really difficult year between COVID and a number of suicides on campus.

UNC unveils memorial honoring James Lewis Cates Jr.

Monday afternoon, the university unveiled a memorial honoring the 22-year-old. The Department of Justice has also opened an investigation into his murder.

'Though hate may have taken your life, love has sustained your memory': UNC unveils memorial of man stabbed, killed on campus in the 70's

Monday afternoon, the university unveiled a memorial honoring the 22-year-old. The Department of Justice has also opened an investigation into his murder.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Reports detail prevalence of rape on college campuses

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has had 13 reported sex crimes this semester, which began in mid-August. In that same time frame, North Carolina State University had five reported sex crimes and Duke University had one.

'Something has to change': UNC mother advocates for change about when alerts are sent for on-campus sex crimes

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has had 13 reported sex crimes this semester, which began in mid-August.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter and Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Multiple rapes, sexual assaults reported at UNC

In the last five days, three rapes have been reported on the campus of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Looking through the UNC Police crime log, WRAL News found 13 reported incidents that were sexual in nature so far this semester.

Rape on campus: 3 rape reports in 5 days at UNC

In the last five days, three rapes have been reported on the campus of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Police arrest 36-year-old man for indecent exposure near UNC campus

Police arrested a 36-year-old man for indecent exposure near UNC Chapel Hill's campus on Wednesday night - and they're investigating at least two other separate incidents near campus.

Dozens of UNC buildings, Kenan Stadium found to have lead in drinking water

The latest testing results from UNC-Chapel Hill show more than half of the buildings reviewed so far have at least one water fixture with lead. Almost 80 buildings have been tested, and there are many more to be done.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Dozens of UNC buildings show lead in drinking water

The latest testing results from UNC-Chapel Hill show more than half of the buildings reviewed so far have at least one water fixture with lead.

Mother of UNC sexual assault victim demands more safety measures on campus

The mother of a UNC student who was sexually assaulted by a stranger in his dorm is calling on University administration to enhance safety.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Senior Durham reporter

The Wrap @NCCapitol: A big Leandro decision, a case for disability funding, and Cooper pushes on UNC governance

The week in North Carolina politics

DRAUGHON DRAWS: 'Clueless.' The sequel?

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

UNC grad escapes crowd surge in South Korea that killed at least 154

Hallie Kielb, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was close to a "crowd surge" that has killed up to 154 people on the first day of what was to be a three-day Halloween celebration.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photographer