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Broadcasting legend, UNC alum Jim Lampley writing his own story

A familiar face and voice of Olympic broadcasts over the years is North Carolina native Jim Lampley. The Carolina alum has covered a record 14 Olympic Games and countless other memorable moments, including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” arguably the biggest upset in sports history. Many also remember Lampley from his 30-year run with HBO Boxing. (Spectrum News 1)

Your Guide to Chapel Hill

Carolina blue adorns almost every corner of Chapel Hill — even fire trucks sport the sky-blue shade. Soon, you’ll understand the appeal: Wander through the University of North Carolina’s campus and stroll down the famed Franklin Street, and you’ll feel the same energy that makes many alumni and visitors fall in love with this quintessential college town. (Our State Magazine)

Chapel Hill recently awarded grants to help 3 businesses stay downtown

In January, the Town of Chapel Hill announced that it made grants to three business - Cosmic Cantina, Purple Bowl, and Wade’s Hair Studio & Co. - as part of its Downtown Small Business Relocation Grant Program. The grant program is targeted at for-profit and rent-paying downtown businesses facing imminent displacement due to redevelopment. (Triangle Blog Blog)

Late night on Franklin Street: A guide to finding your next midnight snack

A landmark of Chapel Hill and Franklin Street, Time-Out has been serving comfort Southern food since 1978 and still is all day, every day. According to the website, after opening Time-Out, founder Eddie Williams, a Carolina alumnus, quickly made the restaurant open 24-hours a day because he believed Chapel Hill to be "the town that never sleeps." (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Hospitals Named One of World’s Best Hospitals in 2024

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill earned a spot on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2024” list. It’s one of three UNC Health institutions named to the list, along with UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Fourteen hospitals in the state of North Carolina are included on the list, and UNC Hospitals ranked third among that group. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Disc Golf Team Wins National Championship

Carolina Disc Golf is a club team dedicated to growing the game of disc golf. UNC traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina last weekend to compete in the 2024 College Disc Golf National Championships. The UNC men's team finished first in Division II and Kelly White won first in the women’s Division I singles. "We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome." (Daily Tar Heel)

Multiple UNC Graduate School Programs Ranked in Nation’s Top 10

Several University of North Carolina graduate programs were ranked in the top 10 of their respective categories by the U.S. News & World Report this week. Rankings are based on a survey of peers from accredited institutions across the country. 20 programs were among the top 10 in the nation, while 23 increased their rankings from the last cycle. (Chapelboro.com)

Classey, Van Ord run away with Tar Heel 10 Miler victories

Former Wofford cross country runner Beck Classey of Greenville and accomplished marathoner Tristin Van Ord coasted to victories Saturday at the Tar Heel 10 Miler. The race started in the shadow of the Bell Tower and finished on Stadium Drive next to Kenan Stadium after traversing the rolling hills of Chapel Hill, including the daunting Laurel Hill. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Alumna at Nike endows Carolina Covenant scholarship

Ilana Finley ’00 is creating her own Tar Heel legacy by endowing a scholarship through the Carolina Covenant. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Finley took an opportunity to head to the West Coast. What started as an internship at Nike led to her becoming vice president of global communications and social impact for Converse. (UNC.edu)

Chapel Hill restaurants foster relationships with UNC athletes

Behind name, image, and likeness deals that have encouraged high-profile athletes to consider business sponsorships, smaller restaurants in Chapel Hill have taken a different approach. Rather than working with one team or athlete, restaurants like The Purple Bowl, Brandwein’s Bagels, and Lucha Tigre build relationships with athletes outside of NIL deals. (Daily Tar Heel)

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