Hometown Heroes

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is famed Cat's Cradle owner, Frank Heath! For well over five decades, Cat's Cradle has been Chapel Hill and Carrboro's hub for live music -- from touring bands to local acts, Cat's Cradle has hosted a...

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Chief Deputy Jamison “Jamie” Sykes, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Sykes is retiring after years of service to Orange County, and his retirement represents the end of a career spent...

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is local musician Lance White! White was nominated as a Hometown Hero for work organizing benefit concerts -- most recently this past weekend at Cat's Cradle in support of victims of the recent...

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Jamil Kadoura! Kadoura is best known as the owner of Mediterranean Deli! More than a beloved local restaurant, Med Deli is a platform for giving back to the community and fundraising for important...

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Pristine Onuoha! 17-year-old Onuoha has been recognized in the past for her community contributions, and she's this week's Hometown Hero for a variety of reasons -- from her work with her school's...

  This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Sharon Croom! Croom is assistant operations manager for the transportation team responsible for getting students to and from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools each and every day. With a shortage of...