Scott Mason, who joined the WRAL family as the Tar Heel Traveler in 1997, is the winner of more than 100 journalism awards and the author of several Tar Heel Traveler books. "I love traveling the ...

When Ron Smith walked into UNC’s Wilson Library, he wasn’t looking for a passion project. He was looking for a distraction.

Brice Johnson was so close to winning an NCAA championship back in 2016. His teammate, Marcus Paige, hit an acrobatic shot from the right wing behind the three- ...

Tar Heel Traveler: Book restorers. Two men work out of a tiny office in Apex that's loaded with books and papers. They restore old books, an antiquated practice, ...

The UNC Tar Heels have boasted a host of alums who became NBA stars. Michael Jordan, James Worthy and Jerry Stackhouse are just a few of the former Tar Heels who had NBA success.

Commitment No. 30 is in the books for the North Carolina Tar Heels.. Chalk another one up for UNC coach Bill Belichick. The 73-year old coach locked down another top flight recruit on Thursday as ...

Adding to the mystique of RJ Davis' 42 points in Monday night's 75-71 home win over Miami, it tipped off just 48 hours after the senior guard posted a 1-for-14 shooting clip in the Tar Heels' 54 ...

The News & Observer is seeking nominations for the 2022 Tar Heel of the Year. The person of the year has made a significant contribution in North Carolina and the region.