Zac Lowell
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La Residence will reopen in December following electrical fire
According to the official Chapel Hill Fire Department report, a Chapel Hill police officer on patrol reported fire and smoke coming from the site at approximately 6 a.m. Responders managed to put out the fire within 40 minutes. The fire damaged half of the kitchen, and smoke damage to the rest of the site was extensive.
WCHL Manager Jan Bolick talks station's past, present, future at downtown meeting
Jan Bolick, general manager of WCHL, spoke Thursday at DSI Comedy Theater on the radio station's past, present and future.
FoodFirst draws mixed reactions from Carrboro community
On March 23, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a text amendment to the land use ordinance that would allow social organizations to provide food services to the community.
UNC owns 21 properties, some with historic value
Likely unknown to most residents of Chapel Hill, UNC owns 21 properties dotted around the county. Some of these properties have histories stretching back decades — others simply have interesting stories.
Parking service ends in eviction of tenant
It started with a phone video uploaded to YouTube. A man walks from a gravel lot to the Kenan-Flagler Business School, his breath ragged, the camera shaking.
Exploring faces of Franklin Street international food
Chapel Hill, a town home to a number of restaurants with an international focus, offers cuisine from various corners of the world and new perspectives for the town community.
Chapel Hill sees decrease in break-ins over winter break
Thinking of decking out your house or apartment with some high-price items, but worried about theft? Good news — the Chapel Hill Police Department noted a significant decrease in break-ins over winter break this year thanks to extra patrols and student responsiveness.
Old Town Hall to stay on as kitchen
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service, a Carrboro-based social work organization, is planning the construction of a new building in Carrboro called FoodFirst to consolidate their services.
Light rail stalled, mixed-use development moves forward
While the light rail project is paused, Chapel Hill currently stands poised to begin other extensive urban development.
Chapel Hill sees changes to town signage
A set of ordinances that helps Chapel Hill keep its small town charm is getting major updates. As it stands, downtown Chapel Hill businesses face a complicated set of procedures for setting up signage. The regulations are mostly text-based and difficult to understand; business owners and even sign companies find themselves unaware of what they can and can’t do when designing exterior space.