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James Blizzard is living out his Carolina dream

When James Rolf Blizzard ’24 was 5 years old, his dad took him to a Carolina basketball game at the Smith Center. There Rolf Blizzard ’95, ’97 (MPA) introduced his son to his world as a former UNC basketball manager. After seeing the jerseys and championship banners in the rafters, James Blizzard decided he wanted to apply to Carolina and play basketball. (UNC.edu)

Carolina Brewery Celebrates 30 Years

Few Tar Heels have a pedigree as lengthy as Robert Poitras, a fourth-generation UNC alum who grew up tailgating at Kenan Stadium and cheering on basketball stars at Carmichael Arena. It would seem like a no-brainer, then, for him to build his business here, but his decision to open Carolina Brewer on West Franklin Street was a carefully calculated one. (Chapel Hill Magazine)

Meet 10 Tar Heel military heroes

UNC has a longstanding history of supporting veterans on campus. Before or after they served their country, they spent time in Chapel Hill learning from professors, participating in extracurricular activities and building the values that underscore their armed forces service. Keep reading to learn about 10 Tar Heels who served in the military. (UNC.edu)

Video: IC Podcast - Touch 'Em All with Larry Keith

"Touch 'Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated" is Larry Keith's memoir about an accomplished writer and editor who began his career at UNC and chronicled legendary athletes and teams for more than three decades. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with Keith about his career, his relationship with Dean Smith, and more. (View Video)

A guide to Chapel Hill's live music scene

Chapel Hill’s live music scene is bustling and evergreen. Music venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have shows almost every single night. Student musicians make their voices known at house parties, in fraternity basements or simply in the Pit between classes. The most popular local venues for live music are Cat’s Cradle, Local 506 and the Cave. (Daily Tar Heel)

Ghosts of UNC's past and present

Every October, the whispers of UNC’s past seem to echo a little louder. For decades, students and staff have swapped legends of spirits that are said to linger around campus. For some of UNC’s most iconic buildings, those stories seem to be much eerier than just history. Here are a few campus legends that reappear year after year. (Daily Tar Heel)

Residents flock to spooktacular Halloween celebration on Franklin Street

Hundreds of people flocked to Franklin Street on Friday to celebrate Halloween in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The college town has been a popular spot for both residents and students to celebrate the holiday. Businesses along Franklin Street told WRAL News that they see a big boom each year from the people visiting on the holiday. (WRAL.com)

Interview with UNC Professor, Pulitzer Prize Winner Kathleen DuVal

Kathleen DuVal has a lot to say about early American history. Her latest book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, spans more than 700 pages and walks readers through early civilizations to a rebirth of Indigenous culture and tradition. In May, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in history. DuVal is a history professor at UNC. (Indy Week)

'Halloweekend' in Chapel Hill, explained

Each year, the Town of Chapel Hill closes down Franklin Street for a massive impromptu parade. This tradition has been ongoing for decades and turnout is different every year — in 2004, 80,000 people attended. Now, however, following an initiative to tame crowds as well as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the turnout is much smaller. (Daily Tar Heel)

Honoring Dick Richardson’s Legacy

Dr. Richard J. Richardson, former provost of the University of North Carolina, co-founder of UNC World View, and beloved faculty member at UNC Chapel Hill for over 30 years, passed away peacefully June 23. While he is no longer here with us, we honor his legacy by sharing his long-lasting contributions and his long life lived with purpose. (UNC.edu)

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