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The Purple Bowl and its new offshoot business, The Patio, are preparing to welcome customers this week — just a little further west on Franklin Street than before.
Mike Fox will now forever be immortalized as a college baseball legend.
Max Johnson issued a statement to ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Friday in which the injured UNC quarterback confirmed his return to Chapel Hill for the 2025 season. Johnson is still currently in Minneapolis after he suffered a broken leg midway through Carolina’s season-opening win at Minnesota on August 29. Johnson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Nearly one year ago, the UNC Ice Hockey Club made a big splash with the announcement of plans to build a rink and arena in Chapel Hill. Since then, the team has gone through a few changes – including the hire of a new head coach and the announcement of moving to a new division with local opponents – but the stadium plan remains on the horizon.
Hundreds of people gathered at University Place in Chapel Hill to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day on Aug. 24. The festival was hosted by the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina, and featured performances of traditional songs and dances along with dozens of vendors selling crafts such as art, jewelry, books, and foods.
To comply with new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and better remove complex chemicals in its customers’ drinking water, the Orange Water and Sewer Agency is preparing to design and build a new $75 million facility at its water treatment campus in Carrboro. But while the project may ultimately help with its users’ health, it also will lead to noticeable rate increases in the short term.
Max Johnson, who began UNC football’s opening game as the starting quarterback, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a broken right leg vs. Minnesota.
After nearly three years, Chick-fil-A is set to officially return to University Place Mall in Chapel Hill.
Wednesday marks a sobering anniversary for the UNC community as, one year ago, a faculty member was shot and killed within a research lab. The university held a recognition at the bell tower at 1:15 p.m., playing Hark the Sound to honor Zijie Yan’s legacy and memory.

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