Chapel Hill, N.C., April 30, 2013 – Share the Food Foundation is proud to announce that the Foundation raised $150,000 Saturday night (April 27, 2013) at its Gala Benefit Dinner held at the Weathervane Restaurant in Chapel Hill. Over 200 people from around the Triangle attended the dinner, chaired by Betty Kenan of Chapel Hill. The event committee included Margaret Hamner, Ann Cox, Kim Phillips, Joan Gillin ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 29, 2013: University of North Carolina President Tom Ross today (April 29) expressed serious concerns about provisions included in House Bill 937 that would allow individuals with concealed-carry permits to bring guns onto UNC and other college and university campuses:   “We have an obligation to provide a safe environment for our students and employees, and every UNC campus has a ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 26, 2013: • In the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, North Carolina offensive guard Jonathan Cooper was selected seventh overall by the Arizona Cardinals and defensive tackle Sylvester Williams was picked 28th overall by the Denver Broncos. North Carolina has now produced six first-round draft picks since 2008. That is the most of any ACC school. Boston College and Florida State rank ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 26, 2013 – North Carolina offensive tackle Brennan Williams was selected by the Houston Texans with the 27th pick in the third round (89th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.   “I’m excited for Brennan and we’re proud of his accomplishments,” said head coach Larry Fedora. “He’s a good kid who has the size, strength and mobility to be a very good player at the next level.” Combined wit ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 26, 2013 – North Carolina tailback Giovani Bernard was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the fifth pick in the second round (37th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Carolina has produced three of the first 37 picks in this year’s draft, which is the most for the Tar Heels since 1998.   “Gio is a tremendous talent who is a terrific person off the field,” said head coach Larry Fe ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 25, 2013 – North Carolina offensive guard Jonathan Cooper was selected No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night in the first-round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Cooper is the 21st overall first-round draft pick in Carolina history and the fifth in the last six years.   “What an exciting moment for Jonathan and his family,” said head coach Larry Fedora. “Coop is a great ambas ...

NORTH CAROLINA NO. 1 IN COLLEGIATE BASEBALL NEWSPAPER POLL TUCSON, Ariz. April 22, 2013 — North Carolina (39-2) is ranked No. 1 in Collegiate Baseball newspaper’s NCAA Division I baseball poll after winning 14 consecutive games. The Tar Heels have been ranked at the top of the poll nine of the last 10 weeks. North Carolina is averaging 8.9 runs per game and features an offensive attack that has produced 137 ...

Jordan Lewis walks to run her consecutive on-base streak to 19 games. Final Stats |  Photo Gallery  | PDF Box Score - North Carolina | North Carolina Post-Game Interview GREENVILLE, NC April 17, 2013 - East Carolina's softball team (18-25) saw its four-game winning streak snapped in an 8-0 defeat to No. 25 North Carolina (34-15) in five innings on Wednesday. The Pirates were limited to one hit and three bas ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC April 15, 2013 – Dr. Johnny Randall, assistant director for conservation at the North Carolina Botanical Garden at the University of North Carolina, has won the 2013 Star Award from the Center for Plant Conservation for his work with rare and imperiled plant species. The award was presented on April 5 in conjunction with the Center for Plant Conservation’s national meeting, held this year at ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 13, 2013 – Veteran quarterback Bryn Renner and true freshman tailback Khris Francis highlighted the 2013 North Carolina Spring Football Game Saturday in a contest won by the Blue team 34-10 over the White.   Renner led the Blue team, completing 16 of 27 attempts for 216 yards and three touchdowns. It was another solid performance for Renner who helped Carolina set more than 20 off ...