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Is Bill Belichick Ready for the State of North Carolina?

Bill Belichick used to live in Carrboro. He probably doesn’t remember it, though. Belichick’s father, Steve, was an assistant football coach at the University of North Carolina from 1953 until 1955. At one point, someone snapped a picture of tiny, buzz-cutted Bill sitting in the stands at Kenan Memorial Stadium. He was not wearing a hoodie. (Garden & Gun)

One-woman show in Chapel Hill spotlights Sharon Lawrence

Emmy-nominated and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress Sharon Lawrence (Class of ’83) has graced the screen in shows such as “NYPD Blue,” “Shameless,” “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and more. Before that, she took the stage as a UNC student. Lawrence studied journalism and even performed in an advertising class. (UNC.edu)

Video: Award-winning actor, UNC grad Sharon Lawrence returns to Chapel Hill for new play

Emmy-nominated actor Sharon Lawrence talks about "The Shot," a PlayMakers Repertory Company production that is running in Chapel Hill January 7-12. Lawrence graduated from Carolina in 1983. In the one-woman play, she portrays Katharine Graham, the powerful, trailblazing owner and publisher of the Washington Post. (WRAL.com)

Scott Van Pelt shared a powerful tribute to Stuart Scott on the 10th anniversary of his death

ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott died of cancer 10 years ago on Saturday, and his friend and colleague Scott Van Pelt shared a moving tribute to the network’s legend while on air. As he remembered where he was when he got the news of Scott’s passing, Van Pelt memorialized who Scott was and how he lives on through others. (USA Today)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Moves in October-December 2024

After officially opening at the end of September, Clouds Brewing picked up steam in October with its new Chapel Hill venture: the Clouds Brewing Storm Cellar. The Raleigh-based company took over Gizmo Brewing’s space at 157 East Franklin Street to continue serving craft beer in the underground space known for previously being home to The Rathskellar. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Louisville Basketball Recap, Notre Dame Preview, Kylee Parsons

All of UNC Basketball's problems were exposed Wednesday in a loss at Louisville and now the Tar Heels need a quality win Saturday against Notre Dame (5:42). Former Tar Heel rower Kylee Parsons joins to talk "Right to Dream" and its mission to "redefine excellence through football (soccer)" (25:37). (Listen To Podcast)

UNC professor, emergency doctor deployed with swift-water rescue team in Hurricane Helene aftermath

Dr. Mariecely Luciano-Feijoo was driving home from work on a September afternoon when she got a call to deploy immediately in response to Hurricane Helene, a destructive storm steadily approaching the mountains of western North Carolina. Luciano volunteers to be on a rescue team that responds rapidly to emergencies across the state. (UNC.edu)

Top Stories of 2024: Notable Local Business Closings

2024 began with news of a closure in the Chapel Hill bar scene. Ownership for Linda’s Bar and Grill announced it would be closing, holding a final week of business before closing on January 5. August 17 marked the end of an era in Chapel Hill — or did it? Mama Dip’s Kitchen closed its doors for dine-in service, moving to simply a take-out model. (Chapelboro.com)

Hilliard Greene: Angus Barn’s Most Popular Greeter Reflects on 96 Years of Life, Love, and UNC Hoops

Hilliard Greene was born Sept. 11, 1928, making him older than the discovery of penicillin and the creation of Mickey Mouse. He turned down a basketball scholarship from Presbyterian College to serve out his printer’s apprenticeship, but was later convinced to attend UNC on scholarship by star player Lennie Rosenbluth and coach Frank McGuire. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC innovation, startups drive thousands of jobs, billions in revenue in North Carolina

Data from fiscal year 2024 shows the impact of UNC-affiliated startups across North Carolina and beyond. Since 1958, startups connected with the University have raised $19.8 billion in cumulative funding, with $319 million raised in FY24. UNC-affiliated startups have a significant economic impact, generating $19.2 billion in annual revenue during FY24. (UNC.edu)

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