Features

“Linda’s Laugh Lounge” promises to provide belly laughs and belly fillers alike

March 11, 2022

Linda’s Bar and Grill has found a clever way to get people in the door – by welcoming in the Chapel Hill comedy scene.

“Creek Week” to educate about the importance of Orange County’s fresh water

March 4, 2022

Orange County is planning “Creek Week” to teach residents about the importance of local waterways, stormwater management, and the natural habitats created by creeks.

UNC Beekeeping Club educates wanna-bee honey harvesters

February 25, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

The Carolina Beekeeping Club’s “Bee School” is a hands-on learning program to teach students and community members about beekeeping basics.

‘Chapel Hill Works’ photography exhibit celebrates the many town employees

February 25, 2022

Now on display, portraits of 118 Town of Chapel Hill employees show their often invisible work, from making road signs to repairing books.

Trans tattoo artist provides inclusive space in Carborro for fresh ink

February 18, 2022

Rosemary Van Dyke, a trans woman tattoo artist, is working in a white-male dominated industry and leveling out the power dynamic between artist and client.

UNC program incorporates discussions of race and equity into classes

February 18, 2022

SLATE, the Student Learning to Advance Truth and Equity initiative, includes 19 classes this semester and hopes to grow in the future.

UNC business students have opened a coffee house, with help from an alum

February 11, 2022

Blue House Cafe, founded by three UNC students, is now open full-time, and its owners are hoping to grow the business.

Black History Month exhibit celebrates activism past and present

February 11, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

Photographs, drawings and digital art from current and former students are on display along the bottom floor of the Carolina Union to celebrate Black History Month.

The University Place recycling center is closing. County officials are hoping to replace it.

February 11, 2022

The 24-hour recycling center at University Place will close at the end of May because the mall property owners plan to redevelop the complex.

Duke student designs free archive of past Wordle games

February 4, 2022

Duke student Devang Thakkar’s website allows Wordle lovers to try to solve past puzzles that they missed.