Sometimes, when his house full of Tar Heel fanatics huddles up around the TV, the Ramblin’ Man gets to feeling a little sidelined. Hard as he tries, “tackle” and “net” conjure visions of mountain streams, even during football and basketball seasons.
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The 1980s: The Decade of Local Heroes
After a period of radical change, North Carolinians enter the 1980s with renewed energy and optimism. The time is right for men and women of passion and talent to step up and make their mark on our state.
Meet the Family that Takes Care of UNC’s Mascot
For generations, one family has made sure that Rameses looks his best on game day — and has kept him safe from ram-nappers.
Firsts in North Carolina Education History
Whether they’re public or private, colleges or elementary schools, North Carolina’s educational institutions are some of the most noteworthy in the country.
For a Chapel Hill Native, Being a Tar Heel is Timeless
The mother of all college towns has an allure that lasts, no matter how many years — or miles — go by.
How UNC Chapel Hill Became the Nation’s First Public University
North Carolina is known for its higher education, a legacy that was cemented with the laying of the first brick at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Carolina Coffee Shop in Chapel Hill Offers Meals with a Side of Memories
The Carolina Coffee Shop has served breakfast, lunch, and dinner for nearly a century, but it’s the stories told by generations of loyal customers that people remember most.
At UNC Chapel Hill, the Clothes Make the Fan
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, football fans wear their own sort of uniform, one that doesn’t always fit everybody. At least not at first.
Team Physician Tim Taft Helps UNC Football Program Go Long
You won't find him on any team roster, but Dr. Tim Taft has been a fixture of UNC football for decades as medical pioneer who helps players heal better and faster.
