Longer days and warmer temperatures mean it’s time to get outdoors! Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area Reach new heights! Located more than 350 feet above the Eno River, the Occoneechee Mountain summit is the highest point in Orange County. Explore three miles of trails that twist and turn…
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Make this the year that you look at Chapel Hill and Orange County with fresh eyes – get out of your comfort zone, return to a spot you haven’t visited in years, and be sure to bring new friends into…
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With a $15 million renovation complete, the hotel – now owned by the ATMA Hotel Group – is practically unrecognizable If you haven’t been to the Sheraton Chapel Hill lately, located off Fordham…
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Despite the immense economic challenges of the past 18 months, some thrilling and one-of-a-kind eateries have debuted recently. Get to know them. Hawkers Bringing the streets of Asia to the Southern…
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With smoothies, says Yah-i Ausar Tafari Amen of Vegan Flava Café in Blue Dogwood Public Market on West Franklin Street, you can really create your own adventure. Starting with the base. Go with water…
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Looking to elevate your summer weeknight meals? Need a dish to take to a socially-distant backyard gathering? Chef Brandon Sharp of Chapel Hill’s Hawthorne & Wood – which has reopened for dine-in…
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It’s been quite a year for Teddy Diggs and Coronato Pizza. The longtime Il Palio chef opened his Roman-style pizzeria in Carrboro in August 2019 to much acclaim. The restaurant made the News &…
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COVID-19 has stormed the stage and cut the mics for now, but our local venues are working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the next act. LOCAL 506 Rob Walsh, co-owner of Local 506 on West…
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A retailer, an emergency physician, a restaurateur, and a nonprofit leader offer a behind-the-scenes look at life since Covid-19 became a harsh reality STORY 1 A Little Escape Franklin Street’s…
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We’re stuck in our homes for a while – and for a legitimate reason. But there are still plenty of ways to enjoy Orange County from our abodes. Experience the Arts Download and print the Ackland Art…
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