Allen & Son Barbecue Closes

Earlier this week, news broke that Allen & Son Barbecue is closing its location north of Chapel Hill. Keith Allen had operated the restaurant for decades and had grown to be a prominent figure in the barbecue world. Allen & Son was repeatedly included on various rankings touting the best barbecue across the country. Residents […]

Exploring our ‘hometowns’ is an activity that has been continually present in my life thus far. As a 16-year-old, I have accumulated a sense of the culture of our hometown communities as well as what they have to offer; to enumerate: where to grab a bite to eat, fun activities, places to shop and must-see […]

Chapel Hill restaurant Allen & Son Barbecue landed on a list of “Best BBQ in America.” Thrillist compiled a list of the 33 best barbecue joints in the country.  The website typically releases their top choices for various kinds of restaurants, annually.  But, they don’t do that for barbecue.  They do this because, “most of the […]

This Week: Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro.  Kyle Shipp serves as the Mayor of Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he focuses on responsible growth, infrastructure, and transparent governance. He previously served as a Town Commissioner and Planning Board member. In his full-time role, Kyle works as an engineer in the data center industry, specializing in industrial control systems. He also serves as Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina, supporting youth development across the region. With a background in engineering and a passion for community service, Kyle works to ensure Pittsboro grows in a way that reflects its values and long-term vision.

With the fall season approaching, the Town of Chapel Hill is changing how it collects leaves and is no longer collecting loose piles.

A downtown Chapel Hill staple long known for its appeal to both UNC students, Tar Heel fans and visitors recently landed on a national list. The college football staff for The Athletic — a sports journalism magazine under the New York Times’ umbrella — named the 112 1/2 West Franklin Street bar He’s Not Here […]

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the major items from this week's town council meeting, including a mixed use development project on MLK Blvd, updates on the affordable housing plan and Chantal recovery. She discussed a change to the way the town will be collecting leaves from residents this fall, some upcoming closures to Parks and Rec facilities, and more.

Two years and two months after a fire destroyed its interior, Mediterranean Deli will welcome back customers to in-person dining next week.

The Chapel Hill movie theater, which sustained flood damage during July's Tropical Depression Chantal, welcomed patrons back on Friday.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill staple Mediterranean Deli is set to reopen early next week. We also hear more on funding for residents displaced by July's flooding. We learn of a brief midday closure coming Friday for Orange County Solid Waste sites, and more. In sorts, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses several areas of needed improvement. The women's soccer team welcomes and undefeated Alabama team, and more.