Hometown Heroes

This week's Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Bill Melega and Lyla Berman. Bill Melega is a beloved history teacher at Chapel Hill High School and after three decades teaching, he is retiring this summer. To send him into retirement and to thank...

This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Bonnie Hammersley. Hammersley is stepping down this Summer after 36 years in local government, including serving the last 10 as Orange County Manager. Hammersley has helped keep our county running through...

This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is a National Public Works Week special: recognizing the work of Lance Norris and Richard Terrell!

This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Thomas Baldwin. Thomas Baldwin is a Chapel Hill Transit Officer whose quick thinking may have saved a life. While Baldwin is always quick to volunteer to help out, it’s his actions on an evening route...

This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Jahara Davis. Davis is an English teacher at Hillside High School and was the Teacher of the Year in 2023. Davis has inspired and brought out the best in many of her students by pouring her time and...

This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Will Nichols. Will Nichols is the founder of SolarEquity, a non-profit at UNC that is aiming to make Chapel Hill more sustainable and equitable. SolarEquity works to transition affordable housing,...