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Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the origins and current debates surrounding UNC's Smith Center. Barnes' reporting delves into the 1980s fundraising effort that fully funded the project with private monies and considered at the time as one of the biggest achievements of the UNC athletic and donor communities. The conversation highlights the ambiguity in the documentation regarding seat licenses and what those licenses ultimately mean both within the renovation discussion and the relocate discussion.  

 

Barnes highlights the potential legal challenges ahead though he makes the point that all current original donors hold the same beliefs in how their mid-1980s agreements should be handled. 

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Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the origins and current debates surrounding UNC's Smith Center. Barnes' reporting delves into the 1980s fundraising effort that fully funded the project with private monies and considered at the time as one of the biggest achievements of the UNC athletic and donor communities. The conversation highlights the ambiguity in the documentation regarding seat licenses and what those licenses ultimately mean both within the renovation discussion and the relocate discussion.  

 

Barnes highlights the potential legal challenges ahead though he makes the point that all current original donors hold the same beliefs in how their mid-1980s agreements should be handled. 

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  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!

  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!

  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.


This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com


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2026-03-11 13 min
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