The Hidden Tragedy Behind UNC's Athletic Care System

In 1971, athletic health care meant a basic infirmary. UNC linebacker Bill Arnold’s death from heatstroke in 1971 catalyzed the creation of a new Sports Medicine programs. By 1974, UNC was building a comprehensive sports medicine program that would become a model for universities nationwide.

An Early Career Feature on Local Author Lee Smith

Local author Lee Smith, now 80, has written 15 novels, 4 collections of short stories, and a memoir. But in 1974 she had just moved to Chapel Hill (Burlage Circle to be precise) and was working on her 4th novel. Between a part-time teaching job at Carolina Friends School & caring for two small children, she wrote that novel and others on yellow legal pads whenever she had the chance

Triangle Dineout Club

This ad for 1974’s version of Groupon featured deals & free meal credits at a variety of area restaurants for $10 (about $65 equivalent today). Chapel Hill spots included Golden West Steak House (104 S Estes, now an office complex) and Peppi's Pizza (208 W Franklin, now a UNC planning office).