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5 Chapel Hill restaurants that have stood the test of time

In a town where new restaurants come and go, a few places have managed to stick around for generations. The following five Chapel Hill staples all opened in 1990 or earlier and are still open today and two have been serving the local community for more than a century. 1. Carolina Coffee Shop, Opened: 1922. 2. Sutton’s Drug Store, Opened: 1923. (Daily Tar Heel)

The Astonishingly Successful Presidency of UNC Alum James K. Polk

In 1845, James K. Polk, newly elected to the presidency by a whisker-thin margin, confided to his friend George Bancroft the four goals of his four years in the White House. 1. Acquire Oregon from Great Britain. 2. Acquire California from Mexico. 3. Reduce the tariff. 4. Establish an independent treasury. Four years later, he’d done all this and more. (The Ringer)

UNC computer science department looks to the future as it celebrates 60th anniversary

The University of North Carolina’s highly-ranked Department of Computer Science celebrated its 60th anniversary, hosting events in April. The department continues to grow, hiring new faculty and drawing in more students. A.M. Turing Award winner Frederick P. Brooks Jr. created the department in 1964, making it the second oldest in the country. (Daily Tar Heel)

White Sauce Grill & Bar Now Open on West Franklin Street

White Sauce Grill & Bar, which offers Mediterranean gyros and platters, is now open at 104 West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. The restaurant moved into the space previously occupied by Trolly Stop Hot Dogs & Grill, which closed in October of 2023. The space is located between I Love N.Y. Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s. (Chapelboro.com)

Chapel Hill businesses thrive as Mexico vs. Türkiye soccer game brings thousands to town

More than 25,000 fans gathered in Chapel Hill to watch Mexico’s and Türkiye’s national men’s soccer teams at Kenan Stadium. Vincenzo Marrone, the co-owner of Italian Pizzeria III, said the day was pretty busy for the summertime with many game attendees coming in. He said IP3 was happy to make about 70 pizzas for an order from Türkiye's team. (Daily Tar Heel)

Longest-running fraternity at UNC shut down by national board

The longest-running fraternity at UNC-Chapel Hill has been shut down by its national office, university officials said Thursday. The UNC chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was shut down by the fraternity’s national board of directors due to a volume of reports received by their office regarding behavioral misconduct by the members, according to UNC Media Relations. (WRAL.com)

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)

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