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Legendary Chapel Hill restaurant Mama Dip's Kitchen closes after nearly 50 years in business

A Chapel Hill dining institution has shut its doors after nearly five decades in business. Mama Dip’s Kitchen, the iconic Southern restaurant located at 408 W. Rosemary St., is now closed, the restaurant announced Tuesday on social media. Mama Dip’s was founded by the late Mildred Cotton Council, who fed generations of families and college students. (CBS 17)

'Vibrant community hub': Franklin Street welcomes new restaurants, cuisines

From a tapas bar to a smoothie cafe, Franklin Street has seen several new additions to its dining landscape over the last year. Próximo is a Spanish tapas bar that opened in September 2024, bringing the cooking of Hawthorne & Wood and Bluebird chef Brandon Sharp to 173 E. Franklin St. The restaurant incorporates fresh ingredients into its seasonal menu. (Daily Tar Heel)

ESPN personalities pay tribute to Stuart Scott on what would have been 60th birthday

It has now been ten years since we lost legendary SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott. Scott passed away in 2015 after a years long battle with cancer. Earlier this year, his former program celebrated his legacy on the tenth anniversary of his passing. And tributes again poured out on Saturday July 19th on what would have been his 60th birthday. (Awful Announcing)

Prime Series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Premieres New Season Filmed at UNC

“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” an Amazon series, recently premiered its third season, which features many scenes filmed in Chapel Hill and on UNC’s campus. The series, which first premiered in 2022, is centered around a love triangle between a young woman and two brothers. In July of 2024, principal photography took place on UNC’s campus. (Chapelboro.com)

Businesses in Orange County face recovery challenges after Chantal

Up to 6 feet of water filled shops in one of Chapel Hill’s most beloved shopping centers as Chantal’s rains pounded the area on July 6. Flooding destroyed inventory, equipment and interiors. It left local business owners, employees and customers in shock. Across Orange County, businesses large and small are dealing with the destruction. (Carolina Public Press)

Instagram account uncquirks serves as digital scrapbook of on-campus life

The University of North Carolina is full of personality — possums in trash cans, unicycles made from Jordans and Squidward-shaped snowmen in the winter time. Throughout campus, these quirks can be found just about anywhere — all it takes is a careful eye to notice. Uncquirks is an Instagram account that posts these oddities found on campus. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC students face flood damage from Chantal on and off campus, may be eligible for University aid

On Sunday, July 6, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas faced heavy rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal, which damaged some University of North Carolina students’ housing and essentials on and off campus. UNC’s student emergency funds can provide financial support and temporary housing for students seeking assistance. (Daily Tar Heel)

Parts of Chapel Hill return to business. Others remain in limbo after Chantal

Remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal left many stores and restaurants in Chapel Hill submerged in 5 feet of water. Eastgate Crossing and Mariakakis Plaza were the hardest hit, suffering a total loss. Chapel Hill Mayor Jessica Anderson toured the damage Monday and checked in with business owners midweek to learn more, she said. (MSN.com)

Excellence Unveiled: Karsen Kitchen

In the sixth installment of Excellence Unveiled, listen to Karsen Kitchen, class of 2025, discuss her 20-minute journey aboard a Blue Origin rocket and her organization Orbitelle, which hopes to help and support more women finding careers in the space industry. "Last August, I had the chance of becoming the youngest woman to go to space." (Chapelboro.com)

Coker Arboretum provides tranquility, history

At the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Street lies the Coker Arboretum, a lush green escape from the rest of UNC’s bustling campus. This five-acre patch of land is maintained by the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The garden features a variety of plants native to regions such as the United States, Europe, China and Japan. (Daily Tar Heel)

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