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Video: Tar Heels in DC - Washington Nationals Park with UNC alum Chris Zaber

University of North Carolina alumnus Chris Zaber ’99, Chief Revenue Officer of the Washington Nationals, gives us a tour of Nationals Park and discusses how UNC prepared him for a career in sports with stops in MLB, NHL, NBA, and NFL. (View Video)

Fleet Feet CEO and UNC alum knows how to ring the 'money bell'

Fleet Feet CEO and president Joey Pointer ’00, ’01 (MAC) keeps a handheld bell on his desk as a reminder of just how far both he and the company have come. When he first went to work at Fleet Feet’s corporate headquarters in Carrboro in 2004, someone rang that "money bell" when the company had taken in enough cash that week to make payroll. (UNC.edu)

Former UNC Basketball Players Mourn Changes in Chapel Hill: 'It's Not Franklin Street Anymore'

Gone are beloved Chapel Hill staples like The Rathskeller, Schoolkids Records, Bub O'Malley's, Pepper's, Spanky's, and others that served generations of UNC students along Franklin Street. Their absence is a reminder that nothing lasts forever, even in one of the nation's best college towns. It's been a topic of discussion among Tar Heels for years. (TarHeel247)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Moves in April-June 2026

After the sign for the former military surplus store Surplus Sids was taken in March, it unceremoniously reappeared on June 10 — leaned up against the closed shop with a note attached apologizing and admitting the culprit did not realize its importance to the Town of Carrboro, NC community. The sign’s return was met with joy on social media. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Alumni Contribute $30.1 Billion to State’s Economy

In every corner of North Carolina, Tar Heels are leaving a large financial footprint. Alumni contributed a minimum of $30.1 billion in economic activity across the state in 2025, according to data released by the University. Alumni contributed $18.3 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and produced $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Al’s Burger Shack Hailed as ‘Best Cheeseburger in North Carolina’

The website Fast Food Club named Al’s Burger Shack in Chapel Hill as the best cheeseburger in North Carolina in a new list, which sought the best cheeseburger in every state. Al’s Burger Shack was founded on National Cheeseburger Day in 2013 and has resided at its location at 516 West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill ever since. (Chapelboro.com)

Sarah Fox, Trey Giddens Represent UNC At ACC Career Trek

Sarah Fox of the UNC rowing team and Trey Giddens of the football program were selected to take part in the three-day ACC Career Trek to Charlotte, where they had the opportunity to network with professionals across a range of industries. The experience provided valuable insight and off-the-field preparation as they plan for life after graduation. (GoHeels.com)

Andy Griffith’s showbiz status endures

Few entertainers have stayed in the nation’s collective conscience like Andy Griffith. Griffith is best known for his warm and wise television portrayals of Sheriff Andy Taylor and lawyer Ben Matlock. Griffith began his days as a Carolina student on July 19, 1944. That day he wrote a letter from his room, “3 Steele Dormitory,” to his parents in Mount Airy. (UNC.edu)

Tar Heel hoists the Stanley Cup — twice

Mallory Wilmoth knows how much the Stanley Cup weighs. It’s about 35 pounds and can be cumbersome to lift, especially while standing on ice in high heels. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media alumna hoisted the trophy on June 14 in Las Vegas after the Carolina Hurricanes clinched the NHL championship by defeating the Golden Knights. (UNC.edu)

UNC student, Rhodes scholar brings hope back home to Jamaica

When Tiana Dinham flew home to Jamaica in November 2025, the University of North Carolina senior experienced the “lowest of lows and highest of highs.” She planned the trip to do the exciting final round of interviews for the 2026 Rhodes scholarship. But weeks before, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa devastated the island with 190 mph winds. (UNC.edu)

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