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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)

New Pizza Restaurant Opens in Carrboro; Sports Bar Holds Grand Opening in Chapel Hill

Over in Chapel Hill, another business offering pizza options held its grand opening on Saturday. One40 Social is a new sports bar at 140 West Franklin Street in Suite 190 — a space long left vacant since Old Chicago Pizza permanently closed in 2017. After an extensive renovation, the space is redecorated with vibrant murals and a dozen televisions. (Chapelboro.com)

10 Chapel Hill mainstays that tie Tar Heels together

Every Tar Heel has a favorite spot to gather with friends, grab a meal, or shop for Carolina gear in downtown Chapel Hill. While many establishments have come and gone over the years, there are a handful that, while they may have a new name or updated address, still serve students and locals with a smile and offer a twinge of nostalgia for all. (UNC.edu)

Watch as double Tar Heel, NASA mission commander Zena Cardman heads to space

Zena Cardman is heading out of this world. The astronaut, who delivered UNC's 2024 Spring Commencement address, is the mission commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is scheduled for 12:09 p.m. July 31 from Kennedy Space Center. A livestream of the launch is available on several streaming platforms. (UNC.edu)

UNC campus stars in Season 3 of Amazon Prime series

Amazon’s wildly popular “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series, based on the young adult romance trilogy by Carolina distinguished alumna Jenny Han, was already being filmed in North Carolina, in and around Wilmington. When main character Isabel “Belly” Conklin went to college, why wouldn’t she study and party on the same campus as her creator? (UNC.edu)

Rich Eisen shares emotional Instagram post celebrating late friend Stuart Scott

One of the most dominant SportsCenter duos of all time was Rich Eisen and Stuart Scott. Both have become titans in the sports media realm. Unfortunately, we lost Scott back in 2015 after a long bout with cancer. On Saturday, Eisen posted an emotional post on his Instagram, celebrating what would have been Scott's 60th birthday. (The Big Lead)

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)

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