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Rich Eisen pays tribute to Stuart Scott in emotional 'SportsCenter' appearance

Sports fans of a certain age knew they were in for a good time when Rich Eisen and Stuart Scott were together. The duo were one of the best, and most popular, anchors of "SportsCenter" at ESPN. The pair were known for their knowledge, friendship and playful banter on the air. After 22 years away, Eisen made his return to "SportsCenter" Monday night. (Yahoo! Sports)

Basketball legend Tyler Hansbrough returns to UNC to speak at New Student Convocation: 'Full Circle'

Incoming Tar Heels celebrated New Student Convocation on Sunday; a long-standing tradition that featured a notable keynote speaker: UNC alumnus and Tar Heel basketball legend Tyler Hansbrough. His speech touched on three distinct points: what it means to be a Tar Heel, the Carolina community, and how a student’s time at UNC will shape their future. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Clef Hangers reflect on past, passion for music

According to the Carolina Alumni Association, the UNC Clef Hangers are an all-male a cappella group originally known as the Morrison Dorm Singers. After adopting the title of Clef Hangers in 1978, the group has since performed everywhere from the set of Good Morning America to the White House for President Barack Obama. (Daily Tar Heel)

How To Spend A Weekend In Chapel Hill, One Of The South's Best College Towns

Pulling into Chapel Hill is special, so drive up slowly. As you cruise Franklin Street, you’ll approach the heart of the UNC campus. A leisurely pace will be rewarded by a canopy of ancient willow oaks lining the boulevard, stretching their limbs out like old friends. It’s not hard to see why people here say, "If God isn’t a Tar Heel, why is the sky Carolina blue?" (Southern Living)

NASA astronaut, UNC grad Zena Cardman begins mission aboard International Space Station

If you look up into the sky at just the right time, you might catch Hampton Roads native Zena Cardman native orbiting by. Aboard the International Space Station for the first time, the NASA astronaut has a view very few get to see. The SpaceX Crew-11 blasted off from Florida last Friday, with Cardman, 37, serving as the mission's commander. (WTKR.com)

A first-of-its-kind garden comes to life at UNC in testimony to NC's Native presence

Lying nestled in the plants and trees across the street from the UNC American Indian Center is a project finally coming to fruition. An American Indian Cultural Garden is being constructed just a 10-minute walk from UNC landmarks, like the Old Well. It is a collaboration between the UNC American Indian Center and the North Carolina Botanical Garden. (WUNC)

A look into music venue Cat’s Cradle’s storied history

For over 55 years, Cat’s Cradle has been the leading concert venue within UNC’s vicinity, hosting a variety of events including musicians, philanthropic benefits, stand-up acts and more. One of Cat’s Cradle’s most notable shows includes Nirvana’s 1991 show, which took place 10 days after the release of their most famous studio album, “Nevermind.” (Daily Tar Heel)

A New Bar, ‘Extension’ of Al’s Burger Shack, Is Now Open in Downtown Chapel Hill

Al’s Burger Shack is expanding in Chapel Hill — although, not with another restaurant location. The popular burger joint at 516 West Franklin Street added another business to its operations, with the opening of Puddin’s Beer Shack on July 29. The bar is at 104 North Graham Street, and serves another side to the outdoor seating offered at Al’s Burger Shack. (Chapelboro.com)

Beloved UNC Professor, Provost Dick Richardson Dies at 90

Richard “Dick” Richardson, who was a faculty member at Carolina for more than 30 years, died peacefully at home with his family June 23. He was 90. After stints teaching at Tulane, Western Michigan University and the University of Hawaii, Richardson came to Carolina in 1969. He quickly established himself as a revered political science professor. (Carolina Alumni Review)

UNC alum Zena Cardman leads NASA's SpaceX mission to International Space Station

The International Space Station is welcoming its newest crew this weekend, led by a commander with deep ties to Hampton Roads. Zena Cardman, a Bruton High School graduate, guided a four-person U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew to the orbiting laboratory after launching from Florida on Friday. She received a Bachelor of Science in biology from UNC. (13 News Now)

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