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Hoops for Hunger collects food and hygiene items for western North Carolina

The sound of basketballs and roar of excited players filled Woollen Gym on a chilly January afternoon as teams of University of North Carolina community members came together for Hoops for Hunger, a high-energy tournament with a powerful cause. Eight teams battled it out on the basketball court for a chance to win UNC-themed gear. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC collaborating with 22 counties to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina

UNC's Carolina Across 100 initiative announced 14 community teams across North Carolina have been selected for the Our State, Our Homes program. The University will work with community teams to improve access to and availability of affordable housing options in the state. Nearly one-third of North Carolina households are considered cost-burdened. (UNC.edu)

Tonya Council opens new Southern restaurant in Chapel Hill, continues family legacy

Tonya Council grew up surrounded by the smells of pecan pie and barbecue chicken in Chapel Hill’s renowned Mama Dip’s Kitchen. Now, she runs her own bakery and culinary store. Her newest venture is Tonya’s Cafe, a restaurant specializing in Southern cooking located on 400 S. Elliott Road. Tonya Council is the granddaughter of the late. Mildred Council. (Daily Tar Heel)

Local Chapel Hill restaurants partner with athletes to build community

North Carolina Tar Heel fans will find a few familiar faces while scanning the menus of local restaurants in Chapel Hill. Establishments like Al’s Burger Shack and The Town Hall Grill commemorate Tar Heels by memorializing their names in unique products. The signature partnerships began at The Town Hall Grill with former UNC center Armando Bacot. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC named 'new Ivy' for second straight year

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is again on the Forbes list of "new Ivies." UNC is the only North Carolina institution on the list and one of six publics making their second appearance. These schools are "attracting the best and the brightest and graduating students that are outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers," Forbes wrote. (UNC.edu)

How Southern Season, a Chapel Hill Foodie Dream, Met Its End

For more than 40 years, Chapel Hill had a “must-see” destination. No, not the Dean E. Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, or the North Carolina Botanical Garden. It was a specialty food emporium called A Southern Season, a source of comfort and pride to locals and an awe-inspiring mecca for visitors. Then in 2020, after 45 years in business, it was gone. (Indy Week)

UNC Law Students Aid Helene Survivors

During spring break, eight students in the School of Law provided free legal aid to North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them navigate applications for federal assistance and insurance claims. Students had dinner with Jim Deal ’74 (JD) and his son Tucker Deal ’14 (JD), who shared their first-hand experiences from the storm. (Carolina Alumni Review)

“Priceless Gems” from Carolina history on display at Wilson Library

Priceless Gems: Treasures from the University of Carolina’s Past is a new exhibition at Wilson Library featuring items from the history of the nation’s oldest state university. Visitors can explore more than 200 years of Carolina’s past, from the first known letter home to the piece of net Dean Smith kept after winning the NCAA Championship. (UNC.edu)

A side-by-side guide of Chapel Hill’s similar restaurants

Al’s Burger Shack vs. Buns Burgers & Fries - There’s no winner here because I would go to either (or both) the moment anyone asked me. Al’s classic cheeseburger will always hit, and Buns’ decision to stay open late on the weekends is one of the better things to happen on Franklin Street. Both restaurants offer their own delicious sides. (Daily Tar Heel)

Statistics skills lead to major league career for Neil Pierre-Louis

Several former North Carolina Baseball players are preparing to take the field for the start of the MLB season, but they aren’t the only Carolina alums to make it to the big league. Opening day is also approaching for Neil Pierre-Louis, a software developer with the Boston Red Sox whose job combines his love for sports, analytics, and computer science. (UNC.edu)

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