The Chapel Hill-Carrboro border, one block east of where Franklin Street melds into Main Street, is home to a concentration of creative energy and retro-innovation where the businesses are chic –
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Author: Laurie Paolicelli
Laurie Paolicelli is Executive Director for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, a position she has held since 2005. Paolicelli has written many travel and lifestyle stories which have been published in national publications. She is a native of the Great Lakes area and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Communications. She is currently enrolled in the University of North Carolina’s Technology and Communications program within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Paolicelli resides in Chapel Hill.
I tried a flotation tank and loved it. Thanks, Arete Carrboro.
Friday, January 15, 2021 9:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli

Arete (Greek), in its basic sense, means "excellence" of any kind. Becoming the best version of one's self.
Areté flotation studio opened in February 2018 in Carrboro and offers first class float
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Monday, January 13, 2020 9:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli

When visitors want information on Hurdle Mills, Morgan Creek and Whitecross, North Carolina, what do you give them?
The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Visitors Bureau 2020 Orange County Neighborhoods Guide.
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Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli

Autumn in Orange County, NC. Leaves the color of fire fall and tumble in the wind, and finally you get to wear that sweater you’ve been hoping to for the last long while. It looks good. Take it out to
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli

There’s a 350-year-old tree on the campus of the University of North Carolina, known as the Davie Poplar. It’s over 100 feet tall, and if you were able to climb to the top of it (you’re not) you could
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Monday, July 24, 2017 1:00 PM by Laurie Paolicelli

Yes, it’s hot outside. And though we’re close to both the beach and mountains, all of us don’t have the option to go. Luckily, you’re here, and maybe you’re here with friends and family – the perfect
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Friday, January 27, 2017 9:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli

The holidays are over and health and wellness are part of our daily thoughts as we countdown to spring. As a resident of Orange County, NC for more than a decade I’ve often wanted a near-by spa that
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Monday, August 15, 2016 2:00 PM by Laurie Paolicelli

In August, some 29,000 students, plus faculty, will be back for a new academic season. With them they bring their energy, their curiosity and their spirit. They remind us of the reason we’re here and
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