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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
UNC Baseball Drops First Game, But Still Wins Weekend Series at Clemson
Despite a loss in Friday's opener and a late deficit in Saturday's second game, the Diamond Heels came back to win two out of three games and earn the series victory during the weekend at Clemson. It's the second straight weekend UNC has won a series after dropping...
On the Porch: Rhonda Jean – Technology Trajectory
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Rhonda Jean is the founder of Nearby Nearby, a local discovery platform built specifically for rural communities. After struggling to find accurate, up-to-date information when she moved to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Rhonda began building tools that make it easier to discover nearby businesses, events, parks, trails, and community resources all in one place. Nearby Nearby shows results based on what’s actually nearby, using location and community-verified information rather than paid ads. Rhonda is a rural innovator and community advocate focused on strengthening local economies, civic pride, and community resilience through better access to local information.
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Chapel Hill Transit Awarded $8.8 Million Grant for New Equipment
Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded an $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. GoTriangle says the grant will be used to purchase "up to" 13 replacement buses and safety training equipment. Additionally, Chapel...
Home is Where Lower Interest Rates Are: The Struggle for Affordable Housing in Chapel Hill
In this episode of “Economics with Aria,” host Aria Allen dives into how one economic policy can impact the general trend of affordable housing: interest rates.
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No. 1 UNC Men’s Lacrosse Falls at No. 2 Notre Dame
In a matchup of the two top-ranked teams in the nation, No. 2 Notre Dame got the better of No. 1 UNC Saturday in South Bend, outscoring the Tar Heels 6-2 in the second half to earn a 10-5 win. Carolina started on the front foot after Dominic Pietramala and Brevin...
Syracuse Transfer Sophie Burrows Announces Commitment to UNC
Sophie Burrows, who spent her first three college seasons at Syracuse, committed to UNC out of the transfer portal Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXAdEAWDghr/?img_index=1 Originally from Australia, Burrows is an ACC veteran, having started 65 games across...
UNC’s Luka Bogavac to Enter Transfer Portal After 1 Season
After one season in Chapel Hill, UNC wing Luka Bogavac is entering his name into the transfer portal. Bogavac's journey to Carolina was a long one. After committing to the Tar Heels during the summer, the Montenegrin national dealt with eligibility issues which kept...
UNC Finishes South Building Roof Repair Project, Shares Details on New Touches
South Building’s roof replacement, which began last May, wrapped up last month. UNC recently shared more details on its final touches.
Tracking Which UNC Men’s Basketball Players Have Entered the 2026 Transfer Portal
The NCAA men's basketball transfer portal opened Tuesday, April 7, the day after the national championship game. Following UNC head coach Hubert Davis' dismissal on March 24, several Tar Heels have entered their names into the portal and pursue other opportunities....
April 11, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by UNC professor Dr. Erianne Weight to discuss college athletics.
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