Kathryn Small and Tarron Robinson first met in civics class during their sophomore year at Chapel Hill High School, but didn’t start dating until college. Wrightsville Beach became a special place when Kathryn attended ECU and Tarron played baseball at UNC, so it was only fitting that Tarron would choose to propose there. In August […]
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Becky Johnson and Eoin McDonnell both ran track at Chapel Hill High, but they mostly stayed in their own lanes. It wasn’t until Eoin moved back to Chapel Hill after graduating from Virginia Tech and Becky was a junior at UNC that they finally hit it off and began dating. Five years later, in the
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A new crêpe restaurant just opened its doors on Franklin Street. Lovers of the French pancakes can get their fix with sweet and savory options from locally owned and operated Crêpe Traditions. Co-owners Sree Valluru and Suvidha Kovuri envision the restaurant as an alternative to crowded coffee shops and as a laid-back hangout spot for
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The Art of Recycling – Thursday – November 15 – Get inspired by Scrapel Hill’s latest exhibit “The Art of Recycling,” featuring 11 original works created from recycled or repurposed materials. The exhibit is open until November 15 so there’s plenty of time to get those creative juices flowing or be inspired to live more
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J. McLaughlin is opening a new store in Chapel Hill this week, featuring “classic American style” for men and women. The store will open on Friday in Meadowmont Village. Their Chapel Hill store will be the 101st store of the brand known for its neighborhood feel and attention to customer service. Co-Founder and Creative Director Kevin McLaughlin says, “Chapel
Carolina Brewery is thinking pink this October. The Chapel Hill-based craft brewery will change its popular “Sky Blue Golden Ale” to “Sky Pink Golden Ale” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The limited-edition color will raise awareness and funds for Susan G. Komen, a nonprofit working to end breast cancer and save lives. “Sky
Laura Berendsen Hughes moved to Durham in seventh grade. Her interest in art was sparked several years earlier, but she credits Durham with being a great place to grow up as an artist. She attended UNC for her BFA in sculpture, and after initially working in printing and advertising, she became a professional graphic designer.
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