What exactly is a Tar Heel? Explaining the origins of UNC's mascot and how its mascot — a ram — fits in with the school mythos.

Why is North Carolina called the Tar Heels? When UNC started participating in intercollegiate sports in the 1880s, naturally the term 'Tar Heel' was a candidate to be the team nickname.

As North Carolina baseball plays in the NCAA super regionals, here's some history on the origin and meaning of the school's nickname, the Tar Heels: ...

Watching March Madness and wondering how the UNC Tar Heels got their name and mascot? Here's a little history.

What's the story behind the North Carolina Tar Heel nickname? And why is a ram its mascot? Learn more about the team playing for the 2017 title in March Madness.

Since 1924, a live Dorset Horn Sheep with Carolina blue horns has embodied the spirit of the Tar Heels.

For almost 100 years, the Hogan family of Chapel Hill has been raising a local celebrity. Rameses, a Dorset ram, serves as the live mascot at UNC football games. WUNC reporter and Tar Heel super ...

But why exactly is the North Carolina basketball team called the Tar Heels, and what is the significance of this nickname? Let's delve into the origins and meaning behind this iconic moniker.

Dorothy had lions and tigers and bears in the “Wizard of Oz,” all common team nicknames. Bladen County has Blue Devils, ...

One week into June, North Carolina’s dream of its first ever baseball national championship remains firmly alive. The Tar Heels, the No. 4 national seed, have advanced to the super regional ...

What is a Tar Heel? Here's an explanation on North Carolina unique nickname as the basketball team heads into the 2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: ...