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Chapel Hill public art works raise awareness, engage community

By Kate Alexander-Heyward | December 5

Lifestyle Desk Writer Kate Alexander-Heyward reflects on Chapel Hill's myriad of public art displays, writing about their meaning and construction.

University community developed projects and protected each other in 2024

By Alice Scott | December 4

UNC students, faculty and organizations made research discoveries, received awards and began service projects. From studying the impact of technology ...

‘I feel the love': Donations pour in for campus crossing guard

By Emmy Benton | October 28

“I hope that it reminds her that she does make a difference every day she shows up, and that we’re all so grateful to have her on our campus,” sophomore ...

Saxsquatch Flash Mob combines the power of community with performance

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 29

Saxsquatch — also known as Dean Mitchell — was a part of Saturday's flash mob hosted by the Town of Chapel Hill and PORCH, a local organization that ...

'Truest form of your gingerness': UNC ginger club brings together Tar Heel redheads

By Sarayu Thondapu | July 24

Ginger Club is a group chat for UNC redheads with over 250 members, where they chat about everything from sunscreen brands to redhead memes.

Gaming spots throughout Chapel Hill enrich UNC student experience

By Emma Cooke | July 23

Various gaming groups in Chapel Hill provide opportunities for students and community members alike to game and hang out with one another.

Downtown trolley to transport locals, tourists for international soccer game

By Anna Fetter | July 18

The Manchester City and Celtic FC soccer teams are playing in Chapel Hill on July 23. Locals and tourists alike will be able to use the trolley service ...

Community members perform poetry, share stories at Eno Arts Mill Gallery events

By Brigette Bagley | July 16

The Weave & Spin series, an open-mic event held every second Wednesday of the month, features poets and artists with unique perspectives, simultaneously ...

Local group fosters inclusive community among roller skaters

By Emma Cooke | July 2

Community In Bowls Raleigh is a Triangle-based skating group, dedicated to bringing together people of all skill levels to learn tricks and hang out at ...

Local musicians experiment with bluegrass sound at Beer and Banjos

By Shreya Arukil | July 2

Beer and Banjos is a weekly event at 401 Main, where local musicians play everything from bluegrass to indie pop.

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'Dig deeper': Community members celebrate African American and Indigenous history

By Albert Carlson | July 1

Community members and leaders gathered on Friday for "Telling the Full Story," a Hillsborough event that highlighted local historical sites in Hillsborough. ...

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'It's really special': Community members knit, paint and drink beer at local brewery

By Emma Cooke | June 25

Stitch N' Bitch is a community event at Steel String Brewery where attendees bring arts and crafts projects — and potentially drink beer.

'Deep roots': The Carolina Inn celebrates 100 years of history in Chapel Hill

By Morgan Brenner | June 24

From the start of the 20th century, the University became the research institution it is today — and The Carolina Inn tells a huge part of that history. ...

Freight Train Blues concert series showcases Carolina folk artists for past decade

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 4

The series has been ongoing through May and into June and features folk artists supported by the Music Maker Foundation. It is named after Elizabeth Cotten, ...

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'Find your niche': Local artist uses molted cicada exoskeletons for art

By Will Kleinschmidt | May 30

Betsy Vaden knew just how to make her sculpture a little more interesting: use cicada sheddings as the hair.

Local arts and craft spaces promote creativity and community

By Amie Cooke | May 29

Across Carrboro and Chapel Hill, community arts spaces are providing resources and classes to encourage creativity — ranging from the new Koala Craft ...

Triangle community members try unique, local beverages on Caffeine Crawl

By Delphine Liu | May 28

The Caffeine Crawl, a national tour that features local beverage shop owners and their products, has come to the Triangle for the second time since last ...

Local farmers markets build community during summer season and year-round

By Brigit Pierce | May 26

The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and the Carrboro Farmers' Market bring together community members by providing an abundance of different types of produce. ...

'A long time commitment': Nightlight lives on through Triangle music community

By Eliza Benbow | May 14

The music venue has been closed since 2022 and its current co-owners are still negotiating with their landlords, but the venue's influence persists.

Kathy Griffin looks for humor in dark moments on her newest tour

By Phoebe Martel | May 1

Six years after her last tour, Kathy Griffin is returning to 40 cities across the country, including Durham, for her new tour, "Kathy Griffin: My Life ...