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UNC Alumnus Killed in Minnesota Assassination

Mark Hortman, the husband of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, was killed alongside his wife in a targeted attack at their home Saturday. Mark Hortman, a Raleigh native who graduated from Millbrook High School in 1984, earned a bachelor’s degree in physics with a minor in computer science at the University of North Carolina in 1989. (Carolina Alumni Review)

36 Hours in Chapel Hill: A Perfect Weekend Itinerary of Food, Fun & Local Charm

We’ve explored just about every corner of the Triangle, but Chapel Hill always gives us new reasons to fall in love. With its perfect blend of history, art, music, food, and small-town charm, it never feels stale. Whether you’re a UNC alum chasing nostalgia, a foodie hunting down the best BLT, or craving a weekend escape, Chapel Hill and Carrboro deliver. (This Is Raleigh)

Chapel Hill's Siena Hotel Leadership Recaps Busy Week Hosting Mexico Men’s National Team

The Mexico men’s soccer national team earned a 1-0 win over Türkiye on Tuesday at Kenan Stadium, part of the team’s ongoing MEXTOUR ahead of its CONCACAF Gold Cup preparation. While they were in town, the members of El Tri stayed at the Siena Hotel – catching the attention of fans and later offering them a special chance to interact with them. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: The Carolina Roots of Shibumi Shades

Meet the University of North Carolina alumni who created the Shibumi Shade, a popular wind-powered beach canopy that's now a fixture on about 800 beaches globally, but has its origins in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Look back at the Class of 2025’s 4 years at Carolina

As the University of North Carolina Clef Hangers serenaded Tar Heel graduates near the end of Spring Commencement with a rendition of James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind,” the Class of 2025 had a chance to watch a video that took them down memory lane — all the way back to August 2021. Look back at their time in Chapel Hill. (UNC.edu)

'Power of theater': UNC Department of Dramatic Art receives $2 million gift from alumna

University of North Carolina alumna Kathleen Ford has given a $2 million gift to the Department of Dramatic Art. The gift consists of a $1 million endowed fund and a $1 million expendable fund. Kathryn Hunter-Williams, chair and associate professor in the Department of Dramatic Art, said that the gift will be able to support theater experiences on all levels. (Daily Tar Heel)

Mexico defeats Turkey, 1-0, in international friendly soccer match at Kenan Stadium

Mexico’s men’s soccer national team defeated Turkey, 1-0, on Tuesday at Kenan Stadium in an international friendly soccer match as a part of the 2025 MexTour. A crowd of over 25,000 fans attended. The match marked the third straight year that an international soccer game has been held at Kenan Stadium with Manchester City playing Celtic last year. (Daily Tar Heel)

Triangle Turkish Community Welcomes Chance to See National Team, Soccer Matchup vs. Mexico

The center’s namesake is quite a football fan too. Dr. Aziz Sancar – who is a national hero to the Turks for winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – had dreams of being a goalkeeper for Türkiye. Despite their tight schedule arriving to the Triangle, the football federation president and members of the national team paid a visit to the Sancar Center. (Chapelboro.com)

2024-25 in review at Carolina

The University of North Carolina had a lot to celebrate this academic year: groundbreaking research, national championships, a chancellor installation, the announcement of a new children's hospital, and even some snow on campus. In the fall, UNC celebrated its 13th chancellor, Lee H. Roberts, at an installation ceremony on University Day. (UNC.edu)

New Bern celebrates Caleb Bradham's birthday, honoring the inventor of Pepsi Cola

Caleb Bradham, inventor of Pepsi, was born in Duplin County on May 27, 1867. He went to the University of North Carolina, and moved to New Bern in 1891. Bradham tried several professions. Then eventually opened a pharmacy in 1893, and he invented Pepsi Cola in 1898. Bradham’s legacy can be seen all over New Bern including in the Pepsi store. (WCTI12.com)

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