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How food plays a role in the UNC game day experience
And like drinking from the Old Well or watching a North Carolina-Duke game, North Carolina Tar Heels fans have strong traditions surrounding their game-day food across all varsity stadiums. Whether it's popcorn, a warm soft pretzel or a barbecue sandwich, many fans believe their food choices are as much of a tradition as the game itself. (
Daily Tar Heel)
At New Chapel Hill Café, a Riff on a Family Legacy With Green Beans and Cornbread Flights
When Chapel Hill icon "Mama Dip"
Mildred Council’s restaurant closed its brick-and-mortar restaurant last August after 48 years, it left a hole in the community that went beyond good Southern cooking. The restaurant was a social anchor—a place where regulars and newcomers alike felt at home among wooden tables and comfort food. (
Indy Week)
Student jobs at the Dean E. Smith Center
Thousands of UNC students poured into the Dean E. Smith Center for the basketball game against Pittsburgh last month. They showed up and did their job: loudly cheering on the Tar Heels to a dramatic 67-66 victory. But some of their peers actually reported for work. The first person you encounter when entering is the person scanning your ticket. (
UNC.edu)
CPALS, a UNC student-run nonprofit, befriend young cancer patients
Plenty of Tar Heels want to make a tough experience a bit easier for children fighting cancer. Senior Rachel Hodakowski, president of CPALS (Carolina Pediatric Attention, Love and Support), says around 200 students are involved. Hodakowski, who plans to become a physician assistant, notes that CPALS isn’t a pre-health club. (
UNC.edu)
As Tonya’s Café Prepares to Open, Its Namesake to Add Her Own Twists And Pay ‘Homage’ to Family
The latest venture by a member of Chapel Hill’s acclaimed Council family is set to once again grace tables with Southern dishes and bites. Tonya Council, one of the granddaughters of
Mildred Council ("Mama Dip"), is preparing to open Tonya’s Café next week at 400 South Elliott Road. The business aims to be a casual southern cooking spot. (
Chapelboro.com)
Hannah Storm, Rich Eisen discuss impact Stuart Scott would have had today
Celebrated ESPN anchor
Stuart Scott would have been 60 years old this year, and his former colleagues continue to mourn not only losing a friend and entertainer but someone who would have continued impacting sports to this day. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, longtime ESPNer Hannah Storm looked back on Scott’s life and his legacy. (
Awful Announcing)
Mack Brown Lists Nine-Bathroom Chapel Hill Home For Sale After Move to Austin
Former UNC football coach
Mack Brown has listed his five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home in Chapel Hill for sale. The 9,913 square-foot mansion on Tenney Circle features a hot tub, pool, golf simulator, and is listed at $6,600,000. Brown purchased the home in 2019 for 2,085,000 and completed a renovation in 2021. Property taxes are $4,780 a month. (
Inside Carolina)
Fans, Franklin Street businesses excited as UNC, Duke face off to end regular season
Chapel Hill Sportswear is gearing up for crowds of its own this weekend. “It’s definitely been busier than a normal Friday, any other Friday,” said Store Manager Holly Dedmond. She said the rivalry game brings in fans from all over. “I love it when people that have never been to, been to a game, get to come for the first time,” Dedmond said. (
CBS 17)
Tailgate, Shrunken Head Boutique's expansion store, holds grand opening
On Feb. 28, Tailgate by Shrunken Head Boutique, located three doors down, hosted its grand opening. Tailgate is the extension of Shrunken Head Boutique, which offers University of North Carolina licensed gear and merchandise. Melissa Pate, store manager of Shrunken Head Boutique, said her grandparents founded the store in the 1960s. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Nine students selected as 2025 Carolina Blue Honors Fellows
Nine students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship to pursue unique and self-initiated summer internships built around international sports entrepreneurship. The Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship was established in 2015 with a gift from UNC alumnus Ricky May. (
UNC.edu)