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Jessica Hudnut
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Assistant City & State Editor | The Daily Tar Heel
UNC Chapel Hill Class of 2027
Hussman School of Journalism & Media
Stingray Enthusiast
I had a blast dipping my toe into the world of satire for this piece on UNC's new (or not?) logo. I don't often get to flex my creative writing muscles as a reporter, so this was a fun change of pace that I hope got some laughs. www.dailytarheel.com/article/opin...
Satire: UNC replaces Old Well with enormous cement interlocking logo
"Gone are the days of lining up to drink out of a glorified water fountain on the first day of class. Now, UNC students have a new landmark to enjoy for years to come."
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November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Camille Berry, Wes McMahon, Paris Miller-Foushee and Louie Rivers III have been elected to the Chapel Hill Town Council. www.dailytarheel.com/article/city...
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Jess Anderson has been reelected for a second term as mayor of Chapel Hill. www.dailytarheel.com/article/city...
Jess Anderson reelected as Chapel Hill mayor
Anderson was elected to a second term after first being elected as mayor in 2023.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fred Joiner, Cristóbal Palmer and Danny Nowell have been elected to the Carrboro Town Council. www.dailytarheel.com/article/city...
Carrboro elects two incumbents, one challenger to Carrboro Town Council
Cristóbal Palmer, Danny Nowell and Fred Joiner were elected to the council.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Barbara Foushee has been reelected for a second term as mayor of Carrboro. www.dailytarheel.com/article/city-carrboro-mayor-results-2025-20251105
Barbara Foushee reelected as Carrboro mayor
Foushee received 95.75 percent of the vote compared to her sole opponent Joe Lloyd Jr., who received 3.24 percent.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
George Griffin, Riza Jenkins and Melinda Manning have been elected to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. www.dailytarheel.com/article/city...
One newcomer, two incumbents elected to CHCCS Board of Education
Challenger candidate Melinda Manning was elected alongside incumbents George Griffin and Riza Jenkins.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Since Election Day is tomorrow, it's important to be informed about the candidates on your ballot. For those living in Chapel Hill, The Daily Tar Heel hosted a forum on Thursday to learn more about the platforms of our Town Council candidates. Take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=niiM...
Chapel Hill Candidate Forum
YouTube video by dailytarheel
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November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Always so cool to be in print!
March 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Print!
March 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Reposted by Jessica Hudnut
"Cicada"
📷 Canon EOS RP - 🌎 Durham, North Carolina
#photography #nature #insects
March 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Senate Bill 153 would require state agencies, local governments and UNC System schools to cooperate with federal immigration officials. www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
N.C. Republicans file bill requiring state to comply with federal immigration law
Bill sponsors include N.C. Sen. Phil Berger, who said he was motivated to introduce the bill because of his concerns about violent crime and strain on state-funded public benefits. N.C. Sen. Graig Mey...
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March 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My story made it to print!
February 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fort Bragg’s new namesake is Roland Bragg, who received the Silver Star for his service in World War II. www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
Fort Liberty name changed back to Fort Bragg, honors different veteran
The renaming of Fort Bragg now remembers a toxic gas handler who served in World War II, Private First Class Roland Bragg.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM