The Orange County Speedway held the Summer Firecracker Frenzy 200 on Saturday, June 20, continuing the racetrack's long tradition of short course races. For many, the speedway is more than a place to go on the weekends - its a community.
The Lumina Theater at Southern Village will close its doors this fall.
These three UNC students are using Instagram to share what they love, and make a little bit of money on the side.
The Cat Tales Cat Café is still on its way, but the grand opening has been delayed. Here's the progress so far, and what's left to be finished.
This playlist is for the concert heads that need a fresh set of tunes for that hike up the hills to class.
Though the decor is still the same, Country Fried Duck has been replaced by Night School, a bar that specifically targets university students.
"Theater-goers who enjoy emotionally complex and challenging works will love Hedda Gabler."
Creatives of Color, a student organization, hosted a showcase for people of color to perform comedic routines. The creation of the organization was inspired by a lack of creatives spaces for people of color to interact on UNC's campus give them confidence to move up in the comedy scene.
The Town of Chapel Hill plans to establish a task force to investigate potentially broadening the use of Varsity Theatre, helping attract patrons to other small businesses on Franklin Street.
The Town's preparations are in full swing with Halloween-themed planetarium shows, food trucks and safety strategies for Franklin Street.
The North Carolina State Fair starts in two weeks, and it will feature several new attractions along with past fan favorites. Some of the new shows include a lumberjack show, a show from an American Bushman and a dog stunt show.
Next week is Banned Books Week at the Chapel Hill Public Library, and the town is celebrating the intellectual freedom that's been hard-fought to keep in our communities. Here's a quick schedule of some of the week's coolest events.
Let your inner nerd out. Nerd Nite, a sort of quirky lecture series, is coming to Chapel Hill. And if fresh fun facts and fascinating speakers aren't enticing enough, then maybe promise of hoop-dancing tips is.
Drag queens are coming to Carrboro, and in their wake follows an explosive and unapologetic performance that commands the attention of the audience and celebrates diversity in the North Carolina drag community.
“Is it that Hollywood represents reality, or is reality conforming to Hollywood?"
The owners of the new cafe are hoping to provide a more emotionally-supportive adoption process for both the animals and potential owners.
Everyone is asked that one icebreaker question, "If you could be any superhero, who would you be?" Until now, there hasn't been a superhero that celebrates the Latinx college student. Comic book writer Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is coming to UNC to share his unique archetype with students and the Latinx community.
In many professional spheres, women are still underrepresented in accolades and even just recognition. That's why some UNC students are taking it upon themselves to elevate their fellow ladies in filmmaking.
After a summer dominated by superheroes, dinosaurs and other mega-blockbusters, upcoming film releases include several heartbreaking true stories plus some popular franchises' sequels and spin-offs.
Your weekend itinerary is right here.
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