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A taste of five new restaurants on Franklin Street

One40 Social brings a new energy to Franklin Street's sports bar scene, with plenty of giant TVs, games, and upbeat music. It is the kind of place perfect for watching a big game or enjoying a laid-back night out with friends. Don't forget to check out the milkshake bar where you can grab a boozy dessert drink or a classic shake to top off your meal. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Researcher Earns MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant to Support Work Preventing Drug Overdoses

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist and researcher with UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health, is the latest Chapel Hill faculty member to earn a MacArthur Foundation fellowship. He was chosen for his work in harm reduction efforts through scientific research, leading UNC’s Opioid Data Lab as part of the university’s Injury Prevention Center. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Former Denver Nuggets Coach and Tar Heel Dad Michael Malone

Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach, Michael Malone, also a proud UNC Volleyball parent, joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to talk about what it took to win an NBA Championship, his take on the current Tar Heel Basketball team, and watching his daughter play at Carolina. (View Video)

A statue to honor Marty Brennanan – and an era of baseball that's gone forever

Even the clouds knew it was a special day in Cincinnati. Right on cue, they parted above the riverfront, and sunlight flooded into the crowd gathered to witness the unveiling of the newest statue at Great American Ball Park. The man of the hour, legendary broadcaster and UNC alum Marty Brennaman, ascended the stage aptly wearing his trademark aviators. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

The Mystery of Gimghoul Castle

For more than a century, Gimghoul Castle — the stone home of a legendary secret society — has intrigued University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students and local residents alike. Once upon a time, there was a young man named Peter Dromgoole. That much we know. Beyond that, like all cool legends, the facts grow progressively elastic. (Our State Magazine)

See how Carolina celebrated University Day

UNC celebrated its 232nd birthday with the annual University Day celebration Oct. 12 at Memorial Hall. The date marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the University’s first building and oldest state university building in the nation. The ceremony concluded with the a cappella group Tar Heel Voices singing Carolina’s alma mater, Hark the Sound. (UNC.edu)

More Chantal-shuttered stores are reopening in Chapel Hill

Everything that didn't float was destroyed, but Great Outdoor Provision Co. could finally reopen at Chapel Hill's Eastgate Crossing shopping center later this month. Meanwhile, look for more details to come about Aldi, Kipos Greek Taverna, and The Loop, representatives said. Great Outdoor Provision Co. started in the back of a Carrboro bike shop in 1972. (MSN.com)

UNC English professor Florence Dore balances academics and rock

UNC English Professor Florence Dore teaches students about Southern fiction and songwriting. But when Dore isn’t in the classroom, she’s spending her time preparing for the release of her third rock record. Dore is an award-winning singer and songwriter from Nashville. She’s released two records, written books and spoke at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC’s Kenan Stadium Selected As Banana Ball World Tour Host Site

The Savannah Bananas will be coming to North Carolina's Kenan Stadium as one of its sites for the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour. The Savannah Bananas will take on the Texas Tailgaters in two games on April 11 and 12. This will mark the Bananas' first appearance in Kenan Stadium, which has hosted international soccer games each of the last three summers. (GoHeels.com)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2025

The top story of July, and one of the biggest of all 2025, is the historical rainfall and flooding caused by Tropical Depression Chantal in North Carolina. Many spots in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond saw intense flash floods wreck properties on July 6 — with many businesses among them. Few businesses went unscathed at Eastgate Crossing shopping center. (Chapelboro.com)

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