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Local Latin American food truck opens brick-and-mortar restaurant in Chapel Hill

The Latin Effect officially opened its doors at 504 West Franklin St. While the brick-and-mortar restaurant is new, The Latin Effect has been serving customers through their food truck since 2020. Husband-and-wife duo Alberto and Rebecca Chedrani co-own the brand and food truck, but Alberto is the owner of The Latin Effect's brick-and-mortar restaurant. (Daily Tar Heel)

Musician and UNC Alum Tift Merritt, a True North Carolina Gem, Still Has Plenty of Material to Mine

Although born in Texas, Tift Merritt was raised in Raleigh and is a North Carolina girl through and through. She waitressed in Wilmington for a stint after high school before enrolling at UNC in the late ‘90s, where she immersed herself in the creative writing department, studying under Doris Betts and intending to become a fiction writer. (Indy Week)

UNC ranks as No. 1 best value public for 21st straight year

UNC-Chapel Hill delivers both excellence and affordability. Ranked No. 4 among public universities and No. 1 for best value among public institutions in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Carolina has been ranked among the top 5 public universities for 24 consecutive years and a best value among public universities for 21 years. (UNC.edu)

Former UNC Provost Dick Richardson remembered and honored for decades of service, mentorship

Richard “Dick” Richardson, a former UNC faculty member, department chair and provost, died peacefully at his home June 23 at the age of 90. He dedicated his career to teaching, public service and mentorship. In addition to the many prestigious positions he held at UNC, Richardson was a storyteller, an adviser and a lifelong friend to many. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC chemists create cleaner future for tires

Researchers at Carolina have introduced a novel chemical method for breaking down rubber waste. The journal Nature recently published the results of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded study, led by Aleksandr Zhukhovitskiy, William R. Kenan Jr. Fellow and assistant professor in the chemistry department of the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. (UNC.edu)

The history of neighboring towns Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Chapel Hill was founded with the purpose of serving the University. Originally organized by UNC's Board of Trustees, residents first arrived in 1795 — the same year the University opened its doors to students. Carrboro, on the other hand, was developed independently from the University. The town was initially developed around a railroad spur in 1882. (Daily Tar Heel)

Looking back at the history of dining at UNC

Lenoir Dining Hall served its first meal on Jan. 2, 1940. The Chapel Hill Weekly covered its opening, describing the colonial-style brick building with three two-story dining rooms, including a restaurant-style option. Chase Hall opened on South Campus in 1965 to accommodate the students living there, though it quickly became unpopular. (Daily Tar Heel)

A local treasure turns 40: Light Years celebrates four decades in Chapel Hill

In 1985, Light Years Jewelry first opened its doors to the Chapel Hill public, offering earrings, rings, trinkets and more. The shop is still there amid the changing storefronts of Chapel Hill. For Shannon Joyce, who has shopped and worked with Light Years since 2003, officially taking over as owner in 2022, the milestone is both professional and personal. (Daily Tar Heel)

Mediterranean Deli reopens on Franklin Street two years after fire: 'A gathering place'

Mediterranean Deli, a restaurant on 410 W. Franklin St., officially reopened Tuesday night after it closed following a roof fire in July 2023. Shortly after the fire, the local community organized a GoFundMe to support restaurant employees. The restaurant received an outpour of phone calls, kind notes, flowers and more, owner Jamil Kadoura said. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tyler Hansbrough, Marvin Williams, Other UNC Alumni Buy Professional Pickleball Franchise

Palm Beach will make history as the Palm Beach Royals become the city's first major pro sports franchise, joining Major League Pickleball as its 23rd team. Hyperspace Ventures, a group of UNC alumni and entrepreneurs, acquired the team for a record $16 million. The ownership group includes former UNC basketball stars Tyler Hansbrough and Marvin Williams. (WPTV)

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