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What’s one favorite thing – an activity, event, business, etc. – that you’ve discovered this year in Orange or Chatham counties?

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I would love to be able to bring my own cats to breweries and coffee shops the way that dog owners can, but this is the next best thing. And all the cats are adoptable, too! I love walking in and seeing pictures of happy cats who found their forever homes before I head upstairs to play with the new cohort of friendly felines.”

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“2nd Friday ArtWalk. As someone new to the area, it’s been a welcoming event that my husband and I look forward to every month. A cheap date night, we’ve found ourselves on countless occasions wandering in and out of local shops, talking to local artists and sampling some of the best food trucks around, while getting a sense of the culture that Chapel Hill and Carrboro have to offer.”

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“We had a company outing to Carolina Tiger Rescue. It was fascinating to see the big cats in their habitats, learn about the different species and hear some of their rescue stories.”

“Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro. I love that they travel to the coast to purchase fish, and the menu is different every time I go. I love great food in a casual atmosphere – reminds me of my days living at the beach.”

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VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2020 6 Letter From Our Editor 8 Accolades Chatham and Orange counties come out on top of many local and national rankings 14 Need-to-Know Numbers 18 Local Lingo Learn to talk like a local 20 Downtown Parking Guide for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro 26 The Ultimate Orange County & Chatham County Checklist Everything a local should do, plus seasonal favorites 40 University of North Carolina The perks of living near a world-class university 50 Day Trips What to do in Carrboro, Siler City and Durham 60 The Best of Chapel Hill and Chatham Awards Readers share their favorites with us in this annual poll 92 Dining Guide A complete guide to area eateries, plus can’tmiss daily deals 102 Chef’s Table Four local chefs share how they got their start

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104 Foodie Fun Farmers markets, annual food events, tours, breweries, distilleries and more 112 Let’s Get Down to Business New Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Executive Director Matt Gladdek takes a fresh look at area businesses. Plus, a directory of business resources and stats.

118 Real Estate Starting your home search? The president of the Orange Chatham Association of Realtors offers some insights about our market 124 Advice for Relocators Newly arrived residents share what brought them to our area and what they love about living here 126 Neighborhoods A closer look at five unique neighborhoods in Orange and Chatham counties, from walkable communities near UNC to custom-built homes that surround lakes and golf courses 146 Lodging Hotels, motels and quaint bed & breakfasts 148 Weddings Couples share why they tied the knot locally 150 Salons & Spas Indulge in some self-care

154 Fitness Between gyms and running groups, yoga studios and personal trainers, there’s a wide variety of fitness options in our community 162 Health Care For more than 60 years, the doctors, nurses and health professionals in our region have provided Orange and Chatham counties with some of the best health care in the nation 168 Our Top Dentists 178 Retirement The Echoes troupe provides an outlet for those who may have “forgotten how to play,” plus a directory to area retirement communities 192 Schools Fast facts on local districts and other schooling options 208 Famous Fans Celebrities share their love for our area over social media SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 77 The Originals Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses that have stood the test of time 158 The Big Give Our local nonprofits: How they support the community and how you can get involved

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LETTER

‘got here as fast as i could’ YO U R G O -T O SOURCES The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro 104 S. Estes Dr. 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin St. 919-245-4320 visitchapelhill.org Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau 964 East St., Pittsboro 919-542-8296 visitpittsboro.com UNC Visitors Center Hill Hall Rotunda 145 E. Cameron Ave. (temporary location; relocating to 134 E. Franklin St. in 2020) 919-962-1630 unc.edu/visitors Chapel Hill Magazine & Chatham Magazine 1777 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 105 919-933-1551 chapelhillmagazine.com Call to subscribe to Chapel Hill Magazine ($38 for 2 years/16 issues) or Chatham Magazine ($24 for 2 years/12 issues).

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wasn’t born in Chapel Hill, as the old line goes, but I got here as fast as I could.

Like a lot of my neighbors, friends and co-workers, I came here for school, hung around for work and have stayed for, well, everything else. I have a daughter who was born at UNC, and now I work in Chapel Hill, live in Chatham County, and even though my commute is often fewer than 20 minutes, I still haven’t come close to seeing everything there is to do, even just along my route. As you read through our guide, I hope you start to get a feel for all these elements that make Orange County and Chatham County so unique.

Maybe you’re like me and arrived here knowing only about UNC. Whether you’re an alum or haven’t yet been to the Old Well, our Tar Heel Tour (page 40) can help you navigate campus and learn more about the university’s history. With the Olympics returning this summer, we also included a special box on UNC’s long history of producing athletes for the games (page 48).

If you’re here looking to start a business, flip to page 112. The towns and communities here boast vibrant downtowns, with some of the highest tech employers and besteducated employees in the South, all while keeping a “small-town” feel. We’ve got a whole section to help you find your way around our friendly-yet-bustling business world.

On every page, we hope you find an insider’s hint on a spot that gives you an idea of what living here can be like. You’ll find advice and guidance on where to find the local farmers markets (page 104) or legendary North Carolina-style barbecue (page 60), how to plan a perfect Southern wedding (page 148), where to park downtown (page 20), what school is right for your kids (page 192) or why you might consider retiring here (page 178). We even have tips on the fine art of talking like a local (page 18).

If you’re just here visiting, you probably won’t be able to get to all the advice and hidden gems we have inside. In that case, I hope that – like me – you get back here as fast as you can.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE This annual publication is produced by Chapel Hill Magazine and Chatham Magazine in partnership with The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, an excellent source for information about starting a business, monthly networking events and more.

Matt White, Managing Editor

 matt@chathammagazinenc.com Cover by Kevin Brown, illustrations by Keith Warther and Hunter McCumber

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ACCOLADES

make it count

Chatham and Orange counties come out on top of many local and national rankings

PHOTO BY JUSTIN EISNER

NO. 1 Considered one of the most progressive communities in the Southeast, Carrboro holds a high concentration of single adults who are generally more active and social than the average American, which put it at the No. 1 spot on Livability’s Best City for Singles.

UNC ranked No. 1 on Kiplinger’s 2019 Best Values in Public Colleges list.

Forbes named UNC Health Care the No. 1 health care employer in North Carolina.

NO. 2 UNC Health Care’s hospital system was named the No. 2 hospital system in the state in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report.

NO. 3 UNC is the No. 3 public university in the nation for 2020 according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

SmartAsset ranks Orange County the third most paycheck-friendly county in North Carolina; Chatham County is eighth.

Chapel Hill is ranked as the third best small city for sports, according to

WalletHub.

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NO. 4 Travel + Leisure named The Devil’s Tramping Ground – a 40-foot wide patch of ground in rural Chatham County where local legend says nothing has grown for more than 100 years – at No. 4 on its list of World’s Most Haunted Forests.

NO. 5 Livability named the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area a top 5 up-and-coming tech hot spot.

UNC tied with Georgia Tech as the No. 5 Top Public School in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report (it’s also listed as the No. 29 top university in the nation).

NO. 6 SmartAsset ranked Durham-Chapel Hill No. 6 of 402 cities for percentage of women homebuyers, with 1,921 women approved for residential mortgages compared to 2,102 men.

Caring.com’s 2019 Senior Living Report ranked Chapel Hill No. 6 on its list of best cities for seniors to live. 

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ACCOLADES

TOPPING THE LISTS Chapel Hill ranked in Southern Living’s top 10 prettiest Southern cities.

The National Center for Arts Research named the Durham-Chapel Hill area as one of the top 10 artistically vibrant medium-sized communities.

In 2018, the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties identified Chatham County as one of the top 10 counties in the nation with a population of less than 150,000 that used best technology practices.

Chatham County was recognized as a Spotlight Award winner in the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge, one of 10 U.S. communities receiving award recognition.

Travel discovery website Trips to Discover named Hillsborough one of 11 most charming small towns to visit in North Carolina.

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Durham-Chapel Hill is the No. 9 best place for creatives to live and work, according to SmartAsset.

Boshamer Stadium on UNC’s campus is listed as one of the 13 must-

visit college baseball stadiums in the country by NCAA.com.

TIME’s Money Magazine named Chapel Hill the No. 33 best place to live in 2018. One of the perks? A super-short commute. The average here is 18 minutes, toward the low end of all the cities Money analyzed, and 17% of people get to work by walking or biking.

Chapel Hill ranked No. 19 on WalletHub’s 2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina list.

Chapel Hill is the No. 19 most affordable college town, according to a 2018 Move.org report.

In 2018, Livability named Chapel Hill the No. 22 best place to live in America, in part because it offers residents a small-town culture with metropolitan amenities and big-city attitude. C H M

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With customer service at the forefront of University Kia, their staff quickly responds to changes in customer preferences. As customers turn to online databases for their initial car search, the staff at University Kia has shifted to emailing and texting customers as they seek out answers to their questions. “We know how to communicate with the customer in the way in which they want to be contacted,” Aric says. Opening up more lines of communication to the

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With the opening of a new location, University Kia continues to improve the car-buying experience. To make carbuying more expedient, their staff asks more questions from the beginning to better understand the needs and preferences of each customer. “Showing the right vehicle to the customer earlier and increasing the staff to handle more customers,” are two of the ways that Aric says University Kia is expanding its capacity.

Aric attributes Kia’s recent growth to developing a better understanding of the customer and providing an exceptional experience to them. “Customers meet both sales and finance managers early in the car-buying process,” says Aric, in an effort to maintain transparency from the moment they walk through the doors.

In Aric’s time with University Kia, he has witnessed Kia become a superior brand across vehicle models. “From first-time car buyers to those looking for luxury vehicles, Kia offers a high-end experience for less than a high-end budget,” he says.

In addition to the diversity of the Kia lineup, Aric asserts that, “the culture that we’ve created at University Kia keeps people coming back.” The culture, he says, begins with the owners and trickles down to management and staff. “We believe that customers are the most important thing. Customer service is our top priority.”

University Kia also drives the

Above General Manager Aric Swanger (center) presents a donation check to Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels volunteers Tina Cunningham, Heather Harris, Executive Director Rachel Sobel Bearman, and volunteer Mary Passannante.

Right University Kia supports community wellness through its sponsorship of WellFest.

community forward through its partnerships with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels and WellFest, a health and wellness festival held in Durham. “We sponsored Meals on Wheels by providing them with a Kia Soul that they can deliver meals with,” says Aric. Through this effort,

why WellFest felt like a natural fit for a partnership. Through its work with

the local nonprofit is better able to serve

both community efforts, University Kia is creating a culture of giving and

hot meals to adults in need across Chapel

involvement in the community.

Hill and Carrboro. Additionally, “the Kia

In its new location, University Kia remains integral to the community

brand speaks to outdoor activity and

through both its high-quality service to car-buyers and investment in the

healthy living,” Aric points out, which is

wellness of the community—both now and for the future.

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RELOCATION INFORMATION The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro.........................919-967-7075 Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce...............919-732-8156

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Vice President of External Affairs Katie Loovis is a former UNC lacrosse player.

Chatham Chamber of Commerce .......................................................919-742-3333 ORANGE COUNTY URGENT CARE FACILITIES

VISITOR INFORMATION

Duke Urgent Care Hillsborough..............................................................919-643-4511

UNC Visitors’ Center...................................................................................919-962-1630

The Family Doctor.......................................................................................919-968-1985

Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau .................................919-245-4320

FastMed Urgent Care.................................................................................919-913-0996

Pittsboro-Siler City Convention and Visitors Bureau.................919-542-8296

MedAccess Urgent Care............................................................................919-510-6679 UNC Urgent Carolina Pointe..................................................................984-974-7010

POLICE INFORMATION

UNC Urgent Family Med..........................................................................984-974-0210

Chapel Hill PD...............................................................................................919-968-2760 Carrboro PD.....................................................................................................919-918-7397 Hillsborough PD.......................................................................................... 919-296-9500 Pittsboro PD................................................................................................. 919-542-3200 Orange County Sheriff............................................................................. 919-245-2900 UNC Public Safety....................................................................................... 919-962-8100 Chatham County Sheriff............................................................................ 919-542-2811

FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

CHATHAM COUNTY URGENT CARE FACILITIES Carolina Convenient Care.......................................................................919-590-9005 Central Piedmont Urgent Care............................................................... 919-663-3911 Duke Primary Care of Galloway Ridge ............................................. 919-813-2683 Med First Siler City......................................................................................910-389-0109 Pine Ridge Urgent Care, Primary Care and Occupational Medicine Center.................................................... 919-775-3020 Pittsboro Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Center ............................................................................................................................ 919-542-4450

Chapel Hill Fire Department.................................................................... 919-968-2781 Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department.......................................................919-918-7347

TRANSPORTATION

Orange Rural Fire Department................................................................ 919-732-7911

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).................................919-840-2123

Pittsboro Fire Department........................................................................919-542-4101

AAA (Emergency Road Service) ...................................................1-800-222-4357

Chatham County Fire Marshal’s Office..............................................919-542-8259

Greyhound Bus Terminal (Durham) ................................................. 919-687-4800

H E A LT H C A R E A N D E M E R G E N C Y S E R V I C E S

LOCAL TRANSIT

UNC Health Care/Hospitals................................................................... 984-974-1000 Chatham Hospital.......................................................................................919-799-4000 Orange County Health............................................................................. 919-245-2400 Orange County Emergency Services ................................................919-245-6100

Chapel Hill Transit........................................................................................ 919-485-7433 GoTriangle....................................................................................................... 919-485-7433 Orange Public Transit............................................................................... 919-245-2008 UNC Point-to-Point.................................................................................... 919-962-7867 Chatham Transit Network.................................................................. 919-542-5136 u

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MARKET KNOWLEDGE… HARD WORK… Accord Homes, Inc – Specializing in custom building and renovations

DEDICATION… EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS These traits are what make Sharon Clarke stand out among other realtors in the area.

Having been a top producer for seven years in a large real estate company, Sharon branched out and opened Accord Realty Group, a boutique firm specializing in Chapel Hill and it’s environs.

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NEED-TO-KNOW NUMBERS

TAXIS

PARKS AND RECREATION

Chapel Hill Taxi & Shuttle.........................................................................919-933-9595

Chapel Hill.......................................................................................................919-968-2784

Destiny Transportation............................................................................... 919-968-1139

Carrboro........................................................................................................... 919-918-7364

Tar Heel Taxi.....................................................................................................919-933-1255

Pittsboro..........................................................................................................919-533-5480

Taxi Taxi of Raleigh......................................................................................919-333-3333

Siler City............................................................................................................919-742-2699

*Uber and Lyft are also active in the area

Orange County..............................................................................................919-245-2510 Chatham County.......................................................................................... 919-545-8555

TRAIN TRAVEL Amtrak Station (Durham)................................................................... ....919-956-7932

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

SCHOOLS Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools ........................................................919-967-8211 Orange County Schools.............................................................................919-732-8126

ORANGE COUNTY

Chatham County Schools........................................................................919-542-3626

Chapel Hill Town Hall................................................................................. 919-968-2743

UNC Operator..................................................................................................919-962-2211

Carrboro Town Hall......................................................................................919-942-8541

William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education.......919-962-3000

N.C. District Attorney............................................................................... 919-644-4600

Durham Tech Orange County Campus ............................................919-536-7238

Orange County Clerk of Superior Court..........................................919-644-4500

Central Carolina Community College ..............................................919-545-8000

Orange County Government Offices....................................................919-732-8181

Orange County Skills Development Center ..................................919-969-3032

Orange County Register of Deeds.......................................................919-245-2675 Driver’s License Office................................................................................ 919-929-4161 License Plate Office.....................................................................................919-521-8600 Orange County Board of Elections..........919-245-2350 (Voter Registration) Orange County Tax Administration.....................................................919-245-2100

UTILITIES OWASA.............................................................................................................919-968-4421 PSNC Energy................................................................................................. 877-776-2427 Duke Energy.................................................................................................800-777-9898

CHATHAM COUNTY Pittsboro Town Hall.....................................................................................919-542-4621 Town of Siler City City Hall........................................................................919-742-4731 N.C. District Attorney..................................................................................919-545-3510 Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court .................................... 919-545-3500

CABLE & INTERNET Spectrum ...................................................................................................... 866-874-2389 AT&T...................................................................................................................855-293-7676 Frontier............................................................................................................... 919-286-1105

Chatham County Government Offices .............................................919-742-6074 Chatham County Register of Deeds ................................................. 919-542-8235

TRASH COLLECTION & RECYCLING

Siler City Driver’s License Department..............................................919-663-2601

Town of Chapel Hill..................................................................................... 919-969-5100

Siler City License Plate Agency ............................................................919-742-1307

Town of Carrboro..........................................................................................919-918-7425

Chatham County Board of Elections ............................................... 919-545-8500

Orange County Solid Waste Management .................................... 919-968-2788

Chatham County Tax Office .................................................................919-542-8250

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling .................................... 919-542-5516 Orange County Community Recycling ........................................... 919-968-2788

LIBRARIES ORANGE COUNTY

OTHER SERVICES

Chapel Hill Public Library........................................................................ 919-968-2777

Orange County Department of Social Services........................... 919-245-2800

Orange County Main Library...................................................................919-245-2525

Chatham County Department of Social Services........................ 919-542-2759

Carrboro Branch Library.........................................................................919-969-3006

Orange County Animal Services ........................................................ 919-942-7387

Carrboro Cybrary..........................................................................................919-918-7387

Chatham County Animal Services ..................................................... 919-542-7203 U.S. Post Office

CHATHAM COUNTY

..................................................................................................919-929-9892 (Chapel Hill)

Chatham Community Library ............................................................. 919-545-8084

..................................................................................................... 919-968-4573 (Carrboro)

Goldston Library..........................................................................................919-898-4522

..............................................................................................919-732-3986 (Hillsborough)

Wren Memorial Library, Siler City ........................................................ 919-742-2016

...........................................................................................919-642-0128 (Pittsboro) C H M

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PLAN YOUR NEXT

Just off North Carolina’s southern coast, Bald Head Island’s 14 miles of uncrowded beaches and outdoor activities galore make it an exceptional getaway for the entire family.

Call or go online to start planning your adventure.

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Learn to talk like a local photo by beth mann

AIRPORT ROAD Now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (and N.C. Highway 86), longtime Chapel Hillians still reference this former name when giving directions through the north side of Chapel Hill.

BLUE HILL DISTRICT The new name for the Ephesus-Fordham district, which includes Chapel Hill’s older, suburban-style shopping centers like Eastgate Crossing, Village Plaza and Rams Plaza.

BYNUM This small former mill town on the banks of the Haw River in Chatham County is known for its arts, live music and fun events. The Bynum Front Porch Music Series takes place at the Bynum General Store every Friday night from May to August.

ClydeFEST is a tradition at Earl Thompson Park and features folk artist Clyde Jones and his colorful wooden creatures. And on the bridge at the heart of the town, now open only to pedestrians, don’t miss the Bynum Bridge Fest with more than 40 local artists or the pumpkin carving exhibit with dozens of jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween night.

CALVANDER Just northeast of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, this unincorporated community marks the transition from “town” to “country.”

CARRBORO This former mill town has the highest population density per square mile of any town in North Carolina. It’s hard to tell where Chapel Hill ends and Carrboro begins as the downtowns seamlessly connect, but it’s right around where Merritt Mill Road intersects West Franklin Street, which then turns into East Main Street. When you see Back Alley Bikes and Carrburritos, you know you’re in Carrboro.

CHATHAM About a mile south of Southern Village on Highway 15-501, you cross into Chatham County, where locals usually just say, “Chatham.” About the size of Orange and Durham counties combined, Chatham has proved popular with both new relocators and also longtime Orange County residents looking for a bit more space still within an easy drive of Chapel Hill. You’ll find lazy country roads with cozy, smaller neighborhoods as well as big subdivisions like Briar Chapel, Fearrington Village and Governors Club.

CHATHAM PARK Just beginning to grow outside Pittsboro, this mega-community will be built over the next 30 years and will eventually have more than 20,000 homes, giant retail centers, and several schools, parks and trails covering its 7,000 acres.

THE CIRCLE/THE COURTHOUSE The traffic circle in the heart of Pittsboro that marks the center of town and that winds around the Historic Chatham County Courthouse. When you ask locals for directions, you’ll hear both: “It’s just off the circle,” and, “Turn right at the courthouse.”

THE BYPASS The stretch of Highway 15-501 in Chapel Hill that routes around UNC and downtown Chapel Hill, running from Southern Village to Eastgate Crossing shopping center. A quick connector for commuters between Durham and Chatham, but rush hour is never pretty!

THE CRADLE A nickname for Carrboro music venue Cat’s Cradle.

The residents of Bynum often host arts and music events on the town’s pedestrian bridge.

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DEAN DOME The Dean E. Smith Center is the home arena of UNC’s men’s basketball team.

While the building is named for legendary coach Dean Smith, the hardwood floor the Tar Heels play on is Roy Williams Court, named for the current coach.

DEVIL’S TRAMPING GROUNDS A barren circle in the woods near Harpers Crossroads outside Bear Creek in Chatham County. Local lore alleges that the Devil “tramps” and haunts the nearly 40-foot circle.

EASTGATE Eastgate Crossing is an outdoor shopping center located at the merge of Franklin Street and Highway 15-501. Its tenants include casual restaurants, a Trader Joe’s and a wide range of retail stores.

FORDHAM BOULEVARD Another local street name for Highway 15-501 in Chapel Hill, which runs from the interchange near Southern Village to just before I-40, where it then becomes Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.

FRANKLIN STREET Chapel Hill’s main drag through the heart of town, though technically it’s East and West Franklin Streets, divided by Columbia Street. The Franklin-Columbia intersection is where huge crowds gather to celebrate big UNC wins.

GDTBATH “Great Day to Be a Tar Heel,” a favorite hashtag for Tar Heel fans.

THE HAW The Haw River in Chatham County, reached most easily at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area just south of Bynum.

HILLSBOROUGH The seat of Orange County was founded in 1752 and has a ton of history and the scenic Riverwalk.

JORDAN LAKE A man-made lake in Chatham County, with boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.

KENAN Kenan Memorial Stadium is home of the UNC football team.

KROGER PLAZA Longtime Chapel Hillians sometimes refer to the strip mall on South Elliot Road where Whole Foods Market now stands by this name.

MEADOWMONT A mixed-use community. The main retail village includes a Harris Teeter, banks, boutiques (including one for your dog!) and a pizza spot, a cafe, a coffee shop, a taco eatery and more.

MED DELI Mediterranean Deli is a favorite for their homemade pita – check out the adjoining grocery store.

THE MOD The Modern Life Deli & Drinks is a pizza and deli spot in Pittsboro.

NORTH CHATHAM The area of Chatham County bordering Chapel Hill, where development has ramped up in the last decade. Homes in Briar Chapel, Governors Village and Governors Club have Chapel Hill mailing addresses, but are not within the boundaries of the town of Chapel Hill. Neighborhood children attend Chatham County Schools.

PITTSBORO Chatham’s county seat, this is a small town 15 miles south of Chapel Hill. The downtown’s Hillsboro Street boasts quaint shops, restaurants, the historic county courthouse and often hosts street fairs and farmers markets. Pittsboro has a growing food and arts scene.

RAMESES UNC’s mascot is a ram, named after “the battering ram,” the nickname given to the star of the 1922 football team, Jack Merritt.

S&T S&T’s Soda Shoppe, a go-to spot in downtown Pittsboro for milkshakes and homemade family fare.

SOUTHERN VILLAGE Another mixed-use residential and retail community with a community-owned cooperative grocery market, a large green space with a weekly farmers market and frequent events including outdoor movies. Also a good landmark when leaving Chapel Hill or Carrboro to head to Chatham.

TAR HEELS North Carolina is “The Tar Heel State,” and the nickname has two possible origins. One story is that back during the Revolutionary War, British troops discovered their feet covered with tar. Some say North Carolinians dumped it in the river to slow down the army. Another explanation is that North Carolina soldiers in the Civil War threatened to stick tar on the heels of other states’ retreating soldiers. General Robert E. Lee reportedly praised them, saying, “God bless the Tar Heel boys!”

TOPO Pronounced “Top-O.” Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery is on the third (and top – get it?) floor above the corner of Franklin and Columbia streets. The large outdoor patio is renowned for views overlooking town. The Top of the Hill Distillery, which produces organic spirits like rum, gin and whiskey a few blocks away, is slated to move its production to Pittsboro in the near future.

THE TRIANGLE Short for the Research Triangle, a regional nickname for Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and all the smaller communities within the area. (Not to be confused with “The Piedmont Triad,” which is Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point).

UNIVERSITY PLACE Formerly known as University Mall (or U-Mall), this shopping destination is home to restaurants, a Silverspot movie theater and Southern Season.

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S. Graham St. Lot (108 S. Graham St.)

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Mallette Street Lot (106 Mallette St.)

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UNC Development Lot (307 W. Rosemary St.)

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140 West Deck (access at 201 W. Rosemary St.)

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104 W. Rosemary St. Lot (104 W. Rosemary St.)

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PNC/Sea Turtle Lot (164 N. Columbia St.) Available after 6 p.m.

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Rosemary/Columbia Lot (100 E. Rosemary St.)

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Rosemary Deck (125 E. Rosemary St.)

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Off-street parking requires payment Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; $1/hour at decks and $1.50/hour at surface lots with a 10-hour maximum.

All UNC parking is available weekdays after 5 p.m. at $1/hour and free on the weekends; unless noted above.

Pre-pay for your parking at a nearby pay station or on the ParkMobile App. Look for your three-digit space number painted on the ground or on the curb.

Visit parkonthehill.com for an interactive map and detailed information.

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t h e u lt i m at e orange county & chatham county checklist Everything a local should do, plus seasonal favorites photography by beth mann

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Groove to your favorite band at Cat’s Cradle or catch an up-andcoming hip-hop artist at Local 506

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Enjoy a pickup game of mahjong or pingpong at the Seymour

Center

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Stroll on one of our many beautiful greenways, like the Tanyard

Branch Trail, where metalwork art is on display by local artist Leo Gaev

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Explore a historic neighborhood like the Franklin-Rosemary Historic District or Gimghoul and admire the distinct architecture of the homes

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Hike along the banks of the Eno River

Wait in line on a weekend morning at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen or have a late-night chicken biscuit at Time-Out

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Enjoy the latest exhibition at the Ackland Art Museum or stroll through FRANK, an artist-owned gallery in University Place

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Learn pottery or drawing at The ArtsCenter

Step back in time on Labor Day weekend at Silk Hope’s annual

Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days

Tour Top of the Hill Distillery, which, after many years in

Chapel Hill, will move to Pittsboro in 2020

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Start the day off right with a big breakfast at Breadmen’s, Elmo’s Diner or Virlie’s Grill

Visit the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on UNC’s campus Explore the hottest food and drink spots with a guided Taste

Carolina tour

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Choose among the different tasty salsas at

Carrburritos

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Enjoy one of the rotating exhibits featuring local and regional artists at the NC Arts Incubator in Siler City

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Order a single, double, or, if you dare, a triple BLT at Merritt’s Grill

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Take a step back in Chapel Hill town history at the Horace Williams House, home

to Preservation Chapel Hill

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Enjoy a relaxing turn down Poet’s Walk at Ayr Mount in Hillsborough

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Play a round of golf at UNC’s Finley Golf Course

Paddle in a kayak or canoe out on the waters of Jordan Lake and the Haw River

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Whip up a dish in a cooking class at Southern Season

Go on a burger tour with stops at Johnson’s Drive-In in Siler City, Buns in Chapel Hill, and then swing by Al’s Burger Shack and say hey to Al Bowers (and order a Bobo Chili Cheeseburger, named best in the country by TripAdvisor)

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Walk the sidewalks and gallery hop during Last Fridays in Hillsborough or 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Carrboro and Chapel Hill

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Bike the 198-mile system of trails in Chatham or take it easy on the Libba Cotten Bikeway in Carrboro Order a coffee and a treat at The Chatham Rabbit in Siler City or at Aromatic Roasters in Pittsboro Get local produce from the Carrboro Farmers Market, Chapel Hill Farmers Market, the Eno River Farmers Market, the Fearrington Farmers Market, the Pittsboro Farmers Market or the Chatham Mills Farmers Market.

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Learn about Tar Heel hoops history at the Carolina

Basketball Museum

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Shop for trendy pieces at

Uniquities, Monkee’s, Whilden

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Relax on the lawn of Weaver

Street Market in Carrboro

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See the Belted Galloway cows and stroll the walkable Fearrington Village

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Catch a show performed by the

Bouncing Bulldogs, a youth jump rope

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Hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny during the Community Egg Hunt at Southern Community Park

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Throw it back with old-school field games, arts and crafts, and more on the lawn in front of St. Joseph C.M.E. Church during Northside Festival

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Run through town during the Tar Heel 10 Miler in April

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Sip local brews during NC Beer Month in April

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Check out the local farm scene on the annual Piedmont Farm Tour in April

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Take advantage of free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s in April

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Bike, climb, dance and perform activities in the streets during Carrboro Open Streets in April

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Have your first Bell Tower blueberry wheat of the season at Top of the Hill in April

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Join a group Clean Jordan Lake volunteers to remove plastic, glass and even tires from the beautiful, remote shores around the reservoir

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Take your pick from a dozen food trucks parked downtown during Rodeo on Rosemary in early spring.

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Pet a Clyde Critter – the handiwork of Bynum folk artist Clyde Jones – at Bynum’s ClydeFEST

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Head to Carrboro Day the first Sunday in May

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Taste local produce during Strawberry Jamboree at Carrboro Farmers Market in May

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Enjoy free outdoor concerts during the Freight Train Blues Music Series, May and June

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Shake your tailfeather at the Spring Chicken Festival, Siler City’s unique street fair

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Listen to live music during the Gala Brunch at Historic Moorefields in June

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Root for your local high school team at Cedar Ridge High School, Orange High School, Chapel Hill High School, East Chapel Hill High School, Carrboro High School or, in Chatham County,

Spend an afternoon exploring Timberlyne Shopping Center: catch an independent film at The Chelsea Theater, shop at The Crystal Garden and get a latte at Joe Van Gogh

or Chatham Central High

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Jordan-Matthews High School

Kiss your sweetheart below the Davie Poplar tree on UNC’s campus

Tour the Civil War-era Burwell School, and learn about the bravery of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, who escaped life as a slave to become a close confidant of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

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Historic Chatham County Courthouse and Chatham Historical Museum

Watch a movie at the

Varsity Theatre

Starrlight Mead owners Becky and Ben Starr moved their mead-making business to the Chatham Beverage District in late 2018.

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Sip different flavors of honey wine at Starrlight Mead

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Pile a cone high with Carolina Crunch from Maple View Farm

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Indulge in the shrimp and grits or Atlantic Beach Pie at Crook’s Corner

Dance through an evening of music outside at Fridays on

the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn (April-October)

Pick up a six-pack at Carrboro Beverage Company,

Beer Study or Bottle Rev

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Choose a unique piece for your home from Whitehall

Antiques or SOUTH

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Join a guided tour at the

Look sharp in a Carolina blue tie

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Catch an afternoon show at Morehead Planetarium or go stargazing at Jordan Lake

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Sip a cocktail at The Crunkleton

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Visit Chapel Hill’s most perfect sunset spot – Merritt’s Pasture

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Pose in front of a Michael Brown

Memorize the lyrics of James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind”

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Try a Bell Tower blueberry wheat beer at Top of the Hill

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Slurp a milkshake at Sutton’s

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Take a nature walk at the North

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Go antiquing at Countryside

Drug Store

Carolina Botanical Garden

Collectibles Antique Mall

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Enjoy a cone at Whit’s Frozen Custard and head to Gold Park with a blanket

Head to Chatham Park’s Penguin Place for a beer from House of Hops, a sandwich at The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering and some fresh-made guacamole at Mi Cancun

Get your work clothes and see where Charlie Daniels played his first paying gig at JR Moore & Son in Gulf

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Learn about Eastern Carolina-style barbecue at Allen & Son Bar-B-Que

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Go see and learn about the wild cats

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Try different brews during Cardinal Directions Beer Festival in June

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Celebrate the Fourth of July during the parade in Carrboro

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Get to Southern Village early for a good spot at the Fourth of July fireworks

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Savor tomatoes, the star food of the annual ACME Tomato Festival, and enjoy peak tomato season during Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmers Market, both in July

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Stroll downtown Pittsboro’s midsummer street fair, Summer Fest

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Take a dip in the Hargraves Community Center pool

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Commemorate the Stonewall riots and celebrate the LGBTQ community during the Pride Piper Walk and other events during Carrboro Pride Month in June

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See Paperhand Puppet Intervention perform an outdoor show in the historic Forest Theatre

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Watch an outdoor movie on the Southern Village Green

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Enjoy music, food and dancing at the annual Latin American Festival

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Listen to bluegrass, jazz and country bands perform each Sunday in September, October and the first Sunday in November during Sundays in Hillsborough

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Rock out to dozens of bands during the Carrboro Music Festival in September

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Listen to music and sip beer and wine during the Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields in September

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Camp, explore and groove at music festivals at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center – Hoppin’ John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention and the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance

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Experience local bands, contests and games, and an original barbecue cook-off contest at Hog Day in September

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Join local chefs, farmers and local businesses for Local on Main, when more than 100 guests sit down at a threeblock-long picnic table on Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro for a communal meal

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Browse more than 100 artists’ booths along West Franklin Street during Festifall in October

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Enjoy a day of family-friendly music and community featuring local food and beer during River Park Concert in October

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Be dazzled by the Hillsborough Handmade Parade, a biennial Mardi Gras-style parade created by the community with wild costumes and giant puppets that will return in October 2020

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Attend readings, workshops and panels during the West End Poetry Festival in October

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Check out the carved pumpkins on display across the Bynum Bridge and around Fearrington Village in October.

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Try different cheeses paired with brews during the Curds & Crafts Festival at The Cloth Mill at Eno River in November

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Watch films during Film Fest 919 in October and the Carrboro Film Festival in November

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Tour artist studios during the Orange County Artists Guild’s Open Studio Tour in November

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See the annual Homecoming Step Show on UNC’s campus

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Warm up your taste buds for North Carolina’s hottest outdoor food festival, PepperFest in Pittsboro

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Finish a blue cup at He’s Not Here Savor vegetarian-friendly dishes at Vimala’s, Sage

Explore the great gifts at This & That Gift Gallery

or Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts

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Feel like family as you’re greeted by Vincenzo and Angelo Marrone at Italian Pizzeria III

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Try every vendor at the Blue Dogwood Public Market food hall

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Learn about the historic Alexander Dickson House, which also serves as the Hillsborough Visitors Center

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Check out all the funky sculptures and international goods

Savor seasonal ingredients like apples, peaches or blueberries in a fried hand pie at Lula’s

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Sip a pint at Carrboro’s Steel String Brewery or Vecino Brewing Co.

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Dine al fresco on the patio at Kipos

Order a hot dog at the UNC baseball season opener at Boshamer Stadium

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Down a pint, buy some art and enjoy a local band at ODDCO

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Ring in the Christmas season with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade in December

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Put on your antlers for the Reindeer Run 5K in Pittsboro

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Tour the studios of almost 50 local artists in the self-guided Chatham Artists Guild’s Studio Tour over several weekends in December

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Deck the halls with festive meals, breakfast with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday tea and markets during the Twelve Days of Christmas at The Carolina Inn in December

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Tour historic homes decorated for the holidays during the annual Hillsborough Candlelight Tour

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See Santa Claus come to town with a live-action performance of Miracle on Hillsboro Street in downtown Pittsboro

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Belly up to the Lantern bar – or sit outside – for creative dishes from Andrea Reusing, who previously won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast

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Jam with live, local bands at Nash Street Tavern or Hot Tin Roof in Hillsborough and at The Pittsboro Roadhouse or The City Tap Bar in Pittsboro

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ith all due respect to Mr. Kuralt, maybe it is, in part, the Old Well. The beautiful landmark in the heart of campus is equal parts artifact, symbol and gateway.

This is from The Carolina Story historical exhibit: “On Jan. 21, 1795, the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina resolved ‘that the Commissionary for carrying on the buildings of the University be authorized to cause a Well to be sunk, and erect such necessary buildings as they conceive useful for the Institution.’ Soon after, a well was dug and covered with a wooden shelter. For most of the next century, students, faculty and staff of the university relied on this well for their drinking and bathing water. In 1897, University President Edwin Alderman, concerned about campus aesthetic appearance, proposed the building of a new structure over the Old Well, based on the Temple of Love at Versailles.”

A pump was installed in 1900, replaced by a drinking fountain in 1925. The original structure was razed in 1954 and replaced with a sturdier replica, complete with the familiar wooden pillars with marble bases and the copper dome.

For decades, it has been the most recognizable emblem of the university, found on everything from letterhead to Twitter profiles. Countless freshmen have lined up to take a sip on the first day of classes, hoping the legend that this will bring luck to their student experience holds true. Many of these same students return some years later, 40

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“What is it that binds us to this place as to no other? It is not the well, or the bell, or the stone walls, or the crisp October nights, or the memory of dogwoods blooming.”

– C H A R L E S K U R A LT

donning caps and gowns, to take photographs before leaving the confines of campus to make their way in the world.

And when they return over the years, they’ll almost have to come back for another gaze, perhaps another symbolic sip from the waters that left such a major impact on their lives.

UNC was America’s first state university, and Old East was the first building constructed to house it. The cornerstone was laid Oct. 12, 1793. Nearly a century later, Oct. 12 was declared Carolina’s birthday, or, as folks on campus refer to it, University Day. In 1966, Old East became a national historic landmark. Today, the renovated building serves as a residence hall.

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Close to 5,000 undergraduate students graduate from UNC every year.

MOREHEAD-PATTERSON BELL TOWER

THE PIT

Since 1931, the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower has stood watching over Carolina’s campus. It used to contain 12 bells that were manually operated by a master bell ringer. Now, 14 mechanically operated bells chime every 15 minutes. The tower opens every Saturday before a home football game, and it’s a UNC tradition that seniors are allowed to climb to the top when nearing their graduation.

The sunken courtyard near the Frank Porter Graham Student Union (also known as the Carolina Union) is more commonly called The Pit and is the No. 1 spot for action on campus, as it is a popular gathering place and the site of many speeches, performances and anything else to catch a student’s attention. The Pit’s south side steps lead to Student Stores in the Daniels Building. The north side steps lead to Lenoir Hall, the main dining hall on campus. It’s said that if you sit in The Pit between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., you will see every Carolina student pass through.

DAVIE POPLAR Legend has it that Revolutionary War General William R. Davie selected the site for the university at this large tulip poplar tree at the heart of McCorkle Place (UNC’s upper quad). In reality, a six-person committee from the university’s first governing board chose the site in 1792. The tree has been struck by lightning and survived several hurricanes. Look for Davie Poplar Jr., grown from a cutting, and Davie Poplar III, grown from the eldest tree’s seed, planted nearby. Two more legends are associated with the Davie Poplar: First, that as long as it remains standing, the university will thrive; second, if a couple kisses on the stone bench beneath the tree, they will get married.

COKER ARBORETUM At the corner of Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Road is a quiet haven for nature walks and picnics. The Coker Arboretum was established in 1903 by Dr. William Chambers Coker, the university’s first professor of botany, as an outdoor classroom for botany students. Today, it is managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden and includes a collection of both native plants and foreign trees and shrubs. 

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11 TheStudent Pit The Pit/UNC Stores 12 Head Daniels Student Stores and Bullshead Bookshop and Bull’s Bookshop 13 Bell Tower Bell Tower 14 Kenan Stadium Kenan Memorial Stadium 15 Carolina Club and Hill Alumni Center Carolina Club and George Watts Hill Alumni Center 16 Carmichael Arena Carmichael Arena 17 Fetzer Field Dorrance 18 Field Navy Field Boshamer 19 Stadium Boshamer Stadium Karen Shelton Hockey 20 DeanField E. Smith CenterStadium 21 UNC Hospitals UNC Hospitals Dean E. Smith Center 

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take advantage Ackland Art Museum has been an important cultural resource to Chapel Hill and the broader community for more than 60 years. The permanent collection consists of more than 18,000 works of art including the state’s premier collection of Asian art and works on paper, plus European masterworks, contemporary art and North Carolina pottery.

Admission is free. ackland.org

Unique events and organizations in our college town

The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education is located about two miles north of campus. It serves the varied needs of adult learners through credit and noncredit course offerings and the operation of a continuing education conference facility. fridaycenter.unc.edu Other events and lectures open to the public • Every October, UNC holds its University Day to reflect on the university’s past and celebrate its future. unc.edu/universityday

Carolina Performing Arts brings everything from dance ensembles and classical music to jazz and world music to Chapel Hill. CPA also hosts activities for students and residents alike to directly connect with the artists through masterclasses, pre- and post-performance discussions and artist talks. In 2018, CPA I M P O R TA N T opened a second space, CURRENT ArtSpace + O N - C A M P U S D AT E S Studio, on Franklin Street for more immersive SPRING 2020 experiences. CPA’s season runs September to Jan. 8 – First Day of Classes Feb. 8 – Men’s Basketball vs. Duke May. carolinaperformingarts.org PlayMakers Repertory Company is a professional theatre company in residence at UNC that strives to produce entertaining and relevant work that tells stories from and for many perspectives. The season runs August to April. playmakersrep.org

(home game) March 6-16 – Spring Break April 24 – Last Day of Classes May 10 – Spring Commencement FALL 2020 Aug. 18 – First Day of Classes Oct. 15-18 – Fall Break Nov. 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break Dec. 2 – Last Day of Classes Dec. 13 – Fall Commencement

The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History houses a 10,000–volume library of Africana materials and exhibit space, and regularly hosts lectures, lunchtime film screenings and author discussions. stone.center.unc.edu UNC Global is charged with infusing a worldly dimension through UNC’s teaching, research and service activities. Their online calendar lists activities and events, from exhibitions and film screenings to foreign language conversation hours held all over campus. Many are free and open to the public. global.unc.edu

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• Throughout the year, the UNC School of Law hosts its Faculty Speaker Series featuring talks from some of the nation’s leading legal scholars. law.unc.edu/faculty/ faculty-speaker-series • The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School sponsors a Dean’s Speaker Series, welcoming national business leaders to campus in both the spring and the fall. kenaninstitute.unc.edu

• In April, the Roy H. Park Distinguished Lecture at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media features a talk from a seasoned mass communication professional. Previous speakers include Chris Wallace and Helen Thomas. hussman.unc.edu • Also in April, UNC holds the campus-wide Arts Everywhere day with 50+ performances, exhibits, hands-on activities and installations. artseverywhere.unc.edu 

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how to get tickets to a unc game Many people associate UNC with great sports, and it’s true that the school has won its fair share of championships. As a result, there are a ton of opportunities to watch Division I teams in dozens of sports. Here’s how you can cheer them on:

1 Call the UNC Ticket Office at 919-962-2296, 800-722-HEEL (4335) or visit goheels.com. Though getting into a football or men’s basketball game can be tricky, watching most UNC sports is as easy as showing up on game day.

Admission for all regular season events is free for the following UNC sports: cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, rowing, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. (Note: Admission is commonly charged for all sports during championship and playoff events.) Tickets are required for baseball, football and both men’s and women’s games in basketball, lacrosse and soccer.

You can nearly always show up and get a ticket for baseball games at Boshamer Stadium, women’s basketball at Carmichael Arena (also the location for volleyball games and wrestling matches), soccer and lacrosse at Dorrance Field (newly named in 2019 for Women’s Soccer Head Coach Anson Dorrance) and Karen Shelton Stadium, a new on-campus field hockey facility named for the team’s head coach. It’s the first UNC athletic playing facility to be named in honor of a woman.

It’s a bit trickier for football games at Kenan Stadium and men’s basketball games at the Dean E. Smith Center (which Carolina fans affectionately call the “Dean Dome”). Tickets go on sale months in advance of the season, with season packages and rivalry games often selling out in a matter of days.

2 Show up early on game day. If you missed the dates for ticket sales and the game you want to attend is sold out, try getting to the venue a few hours early. If you’re lucky, the ticket office will be selling a few remaining seats. One of the best times to get tickets during basketball season is during inclement weather, when some season ticket holders who can’t get to the game will turn in their tickets. Also look into games when students are on winter break in December and January.

3 Join the Rams Club. Members of UNC’s official booster club get first priority for season tickets in football and for individual game tickets and mini-season packages in basketball. Donors above a certain level are guaranteed season tickets. Hey, it’s not cheap, but there’s a certain peace of mind knowing you’ll be there when UNC beats Duke. 

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Friday Center

3 hours prior to kick-off

1.5 hours prior to tip-off

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Airport Drive/UNC Facilities Lot (103 Airport Drive/UNC Facilities)

3 hours prior to kick-off

1.5 hours prior to tip-off

45 minutes

Southern Village

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1.5 hours prior to tip-off

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Jones Ferry Road

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*NOTE: the Downtown/Carolina Coffee Shop stop operates only during basketball season and is a pedestrian-only stop.

There is no designated parking area at this stop.

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GETTING TO GAMES Chapel Hill Transit provides Tar Heel

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ride lots located at the Friday Center, Southern Village, Airport Drive (103 Airport Dr., Chapel Hill) and Jones Ferry Road. Shuttles are also available from the Carolina Coffee Shop located at 138 E. Franklin St. (no parking provided).

The shuttles, which are fully accessible, run every 10 to 15 minutes between the parking lots and the Dean E. Smith Center or Kenan Stadium. The shuttles operate for approximately 45 minutes following the end of a game. Shuttle rides are $5 for a roundtrip or $3 for a one-way trip.

Caleb Bradham, inventor of Pepsi Sarah Dessen, author Woody Durham, sportscaster Elizabeth Edwards, attorney, activist, author Louise Fletcher, actress Andy Griffith, actor Patricia Horoho, first female surgeon general of the U.S. Army Ken Jeong, comedian and actor Charles Kuralt, journalist Tift Merritt, musician Mary Pope Osborne, author James K. Polk, U.S. president (1845-1849) Lindsay Shookus, TV producer and three-time Emmy award winner Stuart Scott, sportscaster Thomas Wolfe, novelist Julius Chambers, lawyer and civil rights leader

GOOD TO KNOW UNC has a clear-bag policy at Kenan Stadium and the Dean E. Smith Center.

Fans are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but the following items are allowed into both stadiums: • Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, including gallon freezer bags.

• Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”.

• Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates.

U N C O LY M P I C M E D A L I S T S During the Summer Olympics this year, keep an eye out for current and former Tar Heels adding to UNC’s Olympic tradition. Since 1960, 37 Tar Heels have won 47 Olympic gold medals, with Tar Heels winning at least one gold medal in every non-boycotted Olympics except 1972 (in those games, UNC’s Bobby Jones was part of the U.S. men’s basketball team that refused to accept silver medals after a controversial loss to Russia in the final game). In all, 48 UNC athletes or coaches have won 67 Olympic medals. With that total, if the Tar Heels competed as their own nation, they’d rank 40th in the world!

Men’s Basketball Larry Brown, 1964, gold; 2004, bronze (head coach) Charles Scott, 1968, gold Bobby Jones, 1972, silver (refused) Phil Ford, 1976, gold Walter Davis, 1976, gold Tom LaGarde, 1976, gold Mitch Kupchak, 1976, gold Dean Smith, 1976, gold (head coach) Bill Guthridge, 1976, gold (assistant coach) Michael Jordan, 1984 & 1992, gold Sam Perkins, 1984, gold J.R. Reid, 1988, bronze Vince Carter, 2000, gold Roy Williams, 2004, bronze (assistant coach) Harrison Barnes, 2016, gold Women’s Basketball Sylvia Hatchell, 1988, gold (assistant coach)

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Women’s Fencing Bob Largman, 2008, silver and bronze (team leader) Men’s Fencing Bob Largman, 2008, silver (team leader) Women’s Field Hockey Karen Shelton, 1984, bronze Women’s Soccer Laurie Gregg, 1996, gold (assistant coach); 2000, silver (assistant coach) April Heinrichs, 1996, gold (assistant coach); 2000, silver (head coach); 2004, gold (head coach) Tisha Venturini, 1996, gold Kristine Lilly, 1996, gold; 2000, silver; 2004, gold Mia Hamm, 1996, gold; 2000, silver; 2004, gold Carla Werden, 1996, gold; 2000, silver Staci Wilson, 1996, gold Cindy Parlow, 1996, gold; 2000, silver; 2004, gold Tiffany Roberts, 1996, gold Tracy Noonan, 1996, gold Siri Mullinix, 2000, silver Lorrie Fair, 2000, silver Catherine Reddick, 2004, gold Heather O’Reilly, 2004, gold; 2008, gold; 2012, gold Lindsay Tarpley, 2004, gold; 2008, gold Tracy Bates-Leon, 2004, gold (assistant coach) Lori Chalupny, 2008, gold Tobin Heath, 2008, gold; 2012, gold Kacey White, 2008, gold Robyn Gayle, 2012, silver (Canada) Meghan Klingenberg, 2012, gold Women’s Softball Natalie Anter, 2004, gold (Italy) Men’s Swimming Thompson Mann, 1964, gold David Fox, 1996, gold Women’s Swimming Wendy Weinberg, 1976, bronze Men’s Track and Field Allen Johnson, 1996, gold Women’s Track and Field Monique Hennagan, 2000, gold; 2004, gold Shalane Flanagan, 2008, bronze (awarded silver in 2017 after competitor was stripped of medal) Wrestling Kendall Cross, 1996, gold Coleman Scott, 2012, bronze C H M

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worth the drive Take a closer look at what to do in Carrboro, Siler City and Durham

CARRBORO A LOCAL REVEALS HIS FAVORITE FOOD, SHOPPING AND FUN

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tart out with a quintessential Carrboro experience, the Carrboro Farmers Market, which is open every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Don’t get there too late though – the fresh organic eggs are gone on Saturday mornings by 9:30, and the line for the doughnut vendor can get pretty long (she makes tasty muffins and scones, too). Tomato Day is a must-do, but even if you miss it, fresh tomatoes with real flavor are available through most of the summer.

After you’re done at the market, swing by two thrift shops in Carrboro and find some household item or fashion accessory that you didn’t even know you needed.

CommunityWorx and Club Nova Thrift Shop are staffed by friendly, knowledgeable folks who will point you in the right direction.

For lunch, check out Akai Hana for their bento box specials and some of the best sushi you’ll find anywhere in the region, or head to chef Gabe Barker’s Pizzeria Mercato, which boasts savory Italian food, a wonderful wine selection and an amazing beet salad. Another great pizza option is the relatively new Napoli Cafe, which has pizza to go and outdoor seating. Try

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The Carrboro Farmers Market runs Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

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the apricot pizza for something sweet, savory and special, and don’t forget the artisanal gelato for dessert.

No trip to the “Paris of the Piedmont,” as Carrboro is known, is complete without browsing the local galleries. Start at The ArtsCenter, which has two galleries that rotate exhibits every month.

Also, the back of This & That Gift Gallery has great gifts and funny greeting cards. The newest space to join the scene is Galerie Pied-aTerre, which features some of the most accomplished artists in our region. Find a whole list of galleries and art spaces in Chapel Hill and Carrboro at 2ndfridayartwalk.com.

To work off some of these meals, head to Henry Anderson Community Park and walk a couple of laps around the pond, play on

the disc golf course or watch dogs romp in the leash-free zone. Then grab a decadent milkshake at Johnny’s Gone Fishing and check out their upcoming concerts.

Speaking of concerts, there are lots of venues in Carrboro in addition to the full lineup at The ArtsCenter and Cat’s Cradle. Peruse the schedule at 2nd Wind on Main Street or The Station. Both have local bands featured every weekend. And mark your calendar for the biggest free music event of the year, the Carrboro Music Festival, in September. – by Daniel Mayer, executive director of The ArtsCenter  CHAPELHILLMAGAZINE.COM

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SILER CITY YOU CAN BE IN CHATHAM COUNTY AND STILL FEEL A WORLD AWAY. PLAN A TRIP DOWN TO SILER CITY – 15 MINUTES FROM PITTSBORO, 45 FROM CHAPEL HILL – TO SEE A NEW SIDE OF OUR AREA.

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ake up as a guest at The Inn at Celebrity Dairy, a country bed and breakfast halfway between Silk Hope and Siler City. Celebrity uses its own eggs, produce and even cheeses for The arts scene in Siler City is blossoming with the help of folks like NC Arts Incubator director its country breakfasts alongside April Weaver, muralist JR Butler, guitar maker Terry McInturff and gallery owner Lisa Fedele. fresh ingredients from surrounding farms. Visit the goats before heading out!

In Silk Hope, stop by the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, where owner and chef Jackie Adams prepares farm-fresh creations a favorite for live events. There might be a multi-day festival of in the kitchen. Spend some time absorbing Siler City’s booming bands, folk art, food and fun going on, or you can sit and jam with arts scene. Start at the NC Arts Incubator, which features a rotating Shakori’s Junior Appalachian Musicians. And for something more lineup of local and regional artists that fill the gallery. Tour the challenging, try the Shakori 40, a new running festival that lets teams rentable studio space downstairs to see works in progress from local and individuals race for up to 40 miles. artists. And you can’t leave town without a trip to Wingnut Artists Now head to Siler City’s Chatham Street. In 2019, the town Gallery and Studio to see the larger-than-life abstract creations of revived the Spring Chicken Festival, which joins the Koo Day Tah Roger Person. street festival and The Hispanic Liaison’s Fiesta de la Herencia Time to head back out on Highway 64 toward Pittsboro and Chapel Hispana as must-see downtown events that reflect Siler City’s cultural Hill, but you’re not done yet. Be sure to visit M&M Alpaca Farm for histories. If the streets are quiet, stroll around downtown and take in a tour (if you’re lucky, they’ll have some babies!) and Huckleberry the dozen-plus murals on the sides of buildings, many by local artist Trail Farm, which may have the corn maze open. And finally, head to JR Butler.

Howard’s Farm, home to Mema’s Fruit Shack, for produce straight Browse some boutiques as you go, like Wild Women Chasing from the orchard and homemade ice cream. – by Matt White Periwinkle, before having lunch at Oasis Fresh Market and Deli,

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Book a massage at Massage Envy. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

TAKE IN SOME CULTURE Check out the Museum of Durham History.

Get a selfie in front of each of Durham’s murals. (You can tour the murals on two wheels via Mural Durham bike tours.) Don’t miss the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. And it’s always fun to see what’s new at the 21c Museum Hotel.

WORK UP A SWEAT Run, walk or bike the American Tobacco Trail. Start your day with La Vita Yoga on the rooftop of The Durham Hotel. Hike along the Eno River or put in some miles on the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail in Duke Forest. 

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Some newer spots on the food scene include East Durham Bake Shop, Zweli’s Kitchen, Sister Liu’s Kitchen or Cucciolo Osteria. Don’t forget the drinks: Pour Taproom, The Wine Feed, Bull City Ciderworks, Bar Brunello. When mapping out your day, choose one expensive meal and combine that with two more affordable options.

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ORANGE: THE COLOR OF A FITNESS OBSESSION The heart rate-monitoring workout that’s taken Chapel Hill by storm

By Hannah Lee

I could barely sit down. It took me nine seconds to properly sit down in a chair the next morning. No, really, I counted.

That’s what happens when you complete a 60-minute class at Orangetheory Fitness 24 hours earlier.

It was worth it. More than 1,000 Chapel Hillians think so, too – orange is the color of their fitness obsession. They voted it as one of their favorite fitness studios in our annual Best of Chapel Hill poll. We had to see what all the fuss was about.

At the Orangetheory at Meadowmont Village, the studio offers 70 classes a week, with a four- to five-hour break in the afternoon. The two types of classes – 60-minutes or 90-minutes – combine various modes of cardio with pushups, plyometrics and free weights.

“We’re one of the busiest studios,” says Liz Parenteau, the assistant studio manager. “We’re open seven days a week, and we have classes almost every hour on the hour.”

But the studio and its brand is nothing new. Founded in 2010, the fitness franchise has more than 1,000 locations worldwide. It has 31 in North Hannah Lee uses one of 14 rowing machines during her first class Carolina and two in Chapel Hill: at Orangetheory Fitness in Meadowmont Village. the Meadowmont studio and a studio in Timberlyne Shopping Center, which opened in December 2018.

“So for the next day and a half, you continue to burn 15% to 20% more What’s unique about this workout is it doesn’t focus on calories or calories than you normally would if you hadn’t worked out. distance or number of reps – it’s all about heart rate. Before I walked into “This is the best analogy that clicked for me: if you get in your car the almost soundproof space filled with all orange equipment, I set up a and take it for a drive, you come home, and you park it in the garage, heart-rate monitor on my arm, which is tracked through colored zones. and you leave it. You forget about it, but the engine is The five different colors – gray, blue, green, orange still hot. It takes a while for that engine to cool down. and red – signify increasingly higher heart rate. Gray So when you walk out of the studio, your workout is and blue signify time outside the studio or time walking done. It’s behind you, but your engine is still hot. While between stations. The other colors indicate when the F AV O R I T E your engine is going down, it’s burning calories that you workout really begins. Screens posted all around the BOUTIQUE normally wouldn’t burn.” room display each person’s nickname and current zone, As we finished the 60-minute class with a coolso you can monitor your progress and push yourself into FITNESS down stretch, some people left early, satisfied with the a different zone.

STUDIO morning’s work, while others stayed to catch their breath.

So as the 8 a.m. class on a recent Wednesday “We have people in high school who work out commenced, I went back and forth between rowing with us [and also] people in their 60s and 70s. I’d say machines and treadmill running before ending with a that the wide variety of people we get to interact with is what makes weight routine under the direction of the very loud and eager teacher, this studio so unique,” says Tawny Orender, Orangetheory’s territory Cristin Aldershof. I burned 572 calories in one hour and spent 16 minutes manager for Eastern North Carolina. “It’s very fulfilling to be able to work in the orange zone, which didn’t feel like much in the moment when you for a company that allows us to interact with people and allow them to see people like “John W17” burning 912 calories in an hour. But boy, did I achieve their fitness goals.” feel the outcome for the remainder of the week. How do people do this And as our group exited the studio, there were already some 15 every day? Or even three times a week? people clustered in the lobby looking through the glass – and so the “The science behind Orangetheory is if you spend those 12 to 20 burning begins, again. minutes in the orange and red zone, you earn your afterburn,” Cristin says.

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Winners appear in alphabetical order Comfort Food/ Southern Food ACME Crook’s Corner Mama Dip’s Merritt’s Grill Mediterranean CAVA City Kitchen Kipos Mediterranean Deli Coffee Shop Caffe Driade Coco Bean Coffee Shop & Cafe Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Open Eye Cafe Dessert/Pastries Coco Bean Coffee Shop & Cafe Guglhupf Bake Shop The Root Cellar Weaver Street Market Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt Ben & Jerry’s Maple View Farm Country Store Whit’s Frozen Custard Yogurt Pump (YoPo) Brewery Carolina Brewery Steel String Brewery Top of the Hill Brewery Vecino Brewing Co. Place for a Cocktail The Crunkleton Glasshalfull Lantern Top of the Hill Wine, Beer and/ or Spirits Shop Beer Study Chapel Hill Wine Company Southern Season Weaver Street Market Catering Company The Catering Company of Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Restaurant Group (Squid’s, Lula’s, 411 West, Mez and Page Road Grill) Mediterranean Deli The Root Cellar Farmers Market Carrboro Farmers Market Chapel Hill Farmers Market Fearrington Farmers Market Hillsborough Farmers Market Local Food Product Carolina Brewery Sky Blue Kölsch Chapel Hill Creamery cheese Chapel Hill Toffee Maple View Farm milk

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Chef Kevin Callaghan, ACME Michael Chuong, elements Seth Kingsbury, Pazzo!

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery Ackland Art Gallery Eno Gallery FRANK Gallery Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Museum Ackland Art Museum Carolina Basketball Museum Kidzu Children’s Museum Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Movie Theater The Chelsea Theater The Lumina Theater Silverspot Cinema The Varsity Theatre Place to Hear Live Music Cat’s Cradle The Kraken Memorial Hall/Carolina Performing Arts Southern Village Green Performing Arts Venue The ArtsCenter The Forest Theatre PlayMakers Repertory Company Memorial Hall/Carolina Performing Arts Place to Host a Children’s Birthday 1870 Farm Kidzu Children’s Museum Maple View Farm Silverspot Cinema

SERVICES Salon Ashlyn & Co. Ceremony Salon Citrine Salon Mina’s Studio The Parlour on King Salon & Spa

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Spa Aveda Institute Chapel Hill Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Monarch Brow & Facial Studio The Spa at Fearrington Waxing Salon Aveda Institute Chapel Hill Monarch Brow & Facial Studio Wax Poetic Waxing the City Fitness Facility Chapel Hill Training CrossFit Chapel Hill Planet Fitness UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont

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Event Space The Carolina Inn Fearrington Village Governors Club Top of the Hill’s Great Room Event Planner Lisa Johnson, Governors Club Cheryl-Anne Kast, Kast Events & Co. Gilda McDaniel, Fearrington Village Hotel AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown The Carolina Inn The Fearrington House Inn The Franklin Hotel B&B Inn at Bingham School The Inn at Teardrops Ruby’s Place

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UNC Student Stores Underground Printing Women’s Boutique Night Gallery/Branching Out Sofia’s Boutique Uniquities Whilden Menswear Gentlemen’s Corner Julian’s Townsend Bertram & Company Children’s Store Glee Kids The Pink Pearl Puddle Baby Home Furnishings and Accessories SallyMack Life Furnishings SOUTH Southern Season WomanCraft Gifts Book Store Flyleaf Books McIntyre’s Books Purple Crow Books Place for Glasses Carrboro Family Vision Chapel Hill Eyecare Chapel Hill Ophthalmology UNC Kittner Eye Center Place for Beauty Products Aveda Institute Chapel Hill Ceremony Salon Mina’s Studio Ulta Beauty Consignment/Resale Store Habitat ReStore of Durham and Orange Counties My Secret Closet PTA Thrift Shop Rumors Pet Store Paws at the Corner Petco Phydeaux Wild Bird Center Picture Framing Services The Frame & Print Shop of Chapel Hill Framemakers The Framers Corner Studio 71 Shopping Experience Carr Mill Mall Downtown Franklin Street Eastgate Crossing University Place

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Steak Carolina Stockyard Restaurant The Fearrington House Restaurant Hayley-Bales Steakhouse Virlie’s Grill (Friday Special)

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Winners appear in alphabetical order Comfort Food/Southern Food Al’s Diner Bestfood Cafeteria The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Virlie’s Grill

Place for a Cocktail The City Tap Bar The Modern Life Deli & Drinks The Pittsboro Roadhouse Postal Fish Company

Coffee Shop Aromatic Roasters Blue Dot Coffee Breakaway Cafe Davenport’s Café Diem The Phoenix Bakery

Place for a Beer Carolina Brewery The City Tap Bar House of Hops The Modern Life Deli & Drinks

Desserts/Pastries The Phoenix Bakery Postal Fish Company S&T’s Soda Shoppe Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls Etc. Frozen Treats 501 Pharmacy The Belted Goat Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries S&T’s Soda Shoppe Local Craft Brews Carolina Brewery Chatham Cider Works Thirsty Skull Brewing

Local Craft Beverages Fair Game Beverage Co. FireClay Cellars Starrlight Mead

Wine, Beer and/or Spirits Shop 580 Craft Beer The Belted Goat House of Hops Vino!! Wine Shop Chef Colin Bedford, The Fearrington House Restaurant James Clark, Postal Fish Company Sera Cuni, The Root Cellar Mario Robledo, Pickle Jar Cafe

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Uniquely Chatham Event Bynum Bridge Fest Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour ClydeFEST Pumpkins on the Bynum Bridge Live Music Venue Bynum Front Porch The City Tap Bar The Pittsboro Roadhouse Shakori Hills Community Arts Center Art Gallery 123 Art Studios The Joyful Jewel NC Arts Incubator ODDCO. Small Museum of Folk Art Artist’s Studio/Workshop Amanda Greiner, Greiner Studio Beth Goldston, Beth Goldston Artworks Emma Skurnick, Emma Skurnick Illustration Tim Lee, Rabbit Run Studios

Event Space Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center Fearrington Village (The Barn, The Garden Terrace, The Fearrington House, et al.)

The Parlour At Manns Chapel Shakori Hills Community Arts Center Place for a Family Outing Bynum Carolina Tiger Rescue Haw River Jordan Lake White Pines Nature Preserve Fitness Event Alzheimer’s Walk & 5K Run at Galloway Ridge CORA Hunger 5K Jordan Lake 12-Hour Challenge (Chatham County Partnership for Children) Reindeer Run 5K (Chatham County Partnership for Children)

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WINE...WINE...WINE...ALL WE DO IS WINE! Chapel Hill Wine Company 919.968.1884 2809 Homestead Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Winners appear in alphabetical order School-based races (Chatham Charter 5K Color Run, Moncure School Panther Prowl 5K and Fun Run, Perry Harrison Elementary Mariner Mania Family Fun Run and Obstacle Course, Pittsboro Elementary Monster Dash, Woods Charter Into the Woods 5K) Dance Studio 7 Dance Centre Chatham Dance Connection Renner Dance Company Royal Grace Academy of Dance

Pittsboro Toys Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More Jewelry Store JG McLaurin, Goldsmith The Joyful Jewel Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts New Horizons Downtown Home Furnishings, Accessories and Decor Chatham Charm Deep River Mercantile Gathered Home Steel Roots Home Decor

Sports League Chatham County Parks & Recreation basketball leagues Chatham Soccer League Chatham YMCA sports leagues Town of Siler City Parks & Recreation sports leagues

HOME & GARDEN Landscaping & Garden Supply Store B & L Supply Country Farm & Home Pittsboro Feed Southern States

RETAIL Clothing Store Dovecote Style M2 Graphics New Horizons Downtown New Horizons West

Landscaper Arbor Enterprises Chatham Gravel Driveway & Repair Chatham Landscapes O’Mara Landscaping & Lawn Care Inc. Poultry Villa Landscaping and Supplies Tarheel Turf Services

Gift Store The Joyful Jewel New Horizons Downtown

Home Maintenance & Repair Bud Matthews Services Chapel Hill Home Works Chimneys Plus Drain Designs Fish Window Cleaning Triangle Electrical Services Neighborhood Briar Chapel Chapel Ridge Governors Club Powell Place Interior Decorator Hannah Brown, Deep River Mercantile Ashlie Campbell, An Acquired Style Christy Lynch O’Hara, Steel Roots Home Decor Construction Business/Builder Absolute Construction and Development Bold Construction Phil Stone Homes Architect Matthew Ford, Moment Studio Taylor Hobbs, Hobbs Architects Alicia Ravetto, Alicia Ravetto Architect PA

SERVICES New Business Carolina Cravings Co. Chatham Charm Morgenstern Orthodontics Real Living Carolina Lifestyles Realty

McPherson Cleaners Family-Owned for 3 Generations

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Nonprofit CARE (Chatham Animal Rescue & Education) Chatham Arts Council Chatham Habitat for Humanity CORA (Chatham Outreach Alliance food pantry) Salon Eric Michaels Salon The Salon Salon Blue & Spa Village Beauty Shop at Fearrington Uppercuts Hair Studio Fitness Facility/Sports Club Chatham YMCA Duke Center for Living at Fearrington Ladies’ Fitness Center of Pittsboro O2 Fitness North Chatham Snap Fitness, Pittsboro Place for Yoga/Pilates Cathy Holt Yoga Joy of Movement Pilates at Studio 8 Yoga Garden PBO/ Growga

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Come see why Hillsborough is Chapel Hill Magazine’s Readers’ favorite place to be!

Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry Favorite Fashion Jewelry Eno Gallery Favorite Art Gallery Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Favorite Art Gallery Melissa Designer Jewelry Favorite Fine Jewelry Orange County Sportsplex Favorite Sports Club Santosha Space Favorite New Business The Parlour on King Salon & Spa Favorite Salon To the Pointe Dance & Kids Care Favorite Dance Studio Whit’s Frozen Custard Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

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P E R F E C T LY P A I R E D Lori Golden and Jimmy Stubbs’ businesses were named as favorites in several Best of Chatham categories By Matt White

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When Lori Golden was F AV O R I T E starting out as a real BARBECUE estate agent in and around Pittsboro, she would often C AT E R I N G see out-of-town clients who R E A L E S TAT E wanted to get a feel for AGENT what life in Chatham might be like. She’d always send R E A L E S TAT E them to the same place: C O M PA N Y Allen & Son Bar-B-Que. NEW BUSINESS “I would say, ‘Hey, you need to know North Carolina barbecue,’” says Lori, who started selling homes here in 2006. She wasn’t, she insists, just trying to drum up business for Jimmy Stubbs, who has served his barbecue at Allen & Son since the late 1990s – and who Lori met in 2009.

“This was before I knew Jimmy,” Lori says. “It’s just that food connects people to one another [and] to a region. And real estate is the same way.”

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Barbecue icon Jimmy Stubbs and real estate entreprenuer Lori Golden met when their sons played baseball together.

The two finally met when their sons played baseball together at Northwood High School. They’ve been married since 2012. Though the landscape of Chatham has changed around them, Jimmy and Lori have remained in the same line of work, and our readers have taken notice, voting for their businesses in a total of five readers’ favorites categories this year.

Lori was named as one of the top real estate agents in our area, and her new agency, Real Living Carolina Lifestyles Realty, was chosen as a favorite real estate company and new business. Allen & Son has been Chatham’s barbecue destination for decades and was a runaway winner in that category, along with being named a favorite caterer.

Lori’s own restaurant venture, Circle City Grill, was also a big vote getter in the local seafood category for its specialty fish tacos, but the drive-in closed in the fall of 2019. Lori says her goal is to get Circle City running again in a sit-down location or possibly as a food truck. Jimmy also works with his son, Ethan, at his own barbecue restaurant, Stubbs & Son BBQ, which has locations in Sanford and Carthage.

Jimmy leased Allen & Son in the late 1990s from Keith Allen, the “son” in the restaurant’s name. “I showed up with my register change and started cooking and been there ever since,” Jimmy says. The location has kept a walk-up window and a simple dining room that folks recognize from the early years. Lori says that’s intentional.

“It’s funny because a lot of people who come in will say they remember being on their way to the university with their family 30 years ago and not much has changed [since],” Lori says. “Jimmy kept the old rustic building the way it is, mostly against his wife’s advice!

“I’ve learned that he’s right on that.”

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Winners appear in alphabetical order Automotive Repair and Services Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Doug’s Auto & Tire Performance Automotive & Tire Sanders Automotive

Bed & Breakfast 458 West Bed & Breakfast The Inn at Celebrity Dairy The Rosemary House B&B Small B&B

Pet Boarding Cole Park Veterinary Hospital Companion Camp Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort Hill Creek Veterinary Hospital

Bank Carolina Farm Credit Carter Bank & Trust First Citizens Bank State Employees’ Credit Union

Veterinarian Hill Creek Veterinary Hospital Hope Crossing Animal Hospital Pittsboro Animal Hospital Tysor Veterinary Clinic

Real Estate Agent Chanel Hart D’Aprix, Domicile Realty Lori Golden, Real Living Carolina Lifestyles Realty Laurie Lynch, Chatham Homes Realty Tanya Papandrea, DeSell & Co. Realty Group Real Estate Company Allen Tate Realtors Chatham Homes Realty DeSell & Co. Realty Group Domicile Realty Real Living Carolina Lifestyles Realty Pediatrician/Family Medicine Dr. Woodward “Woody” D. Burgert III, UNC Family Medicine at Pittsboro Dr. John Corey, UNC Family Medicine at Pittsboro Dr. William Garlick, Garlick and Murray Family Medicine Dr. Kimberly Kylstra, North Chatham Pediatrics and Internal Medicine Optometrist/Eye Clinic Dr. Robert Connelly, Pittsboro Family Eye Center Dr. Ray Hager, Siler Crossing Vision Center Triangle Visions Optometry Dr. Mark Wesoloski II, New View Eyecare

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FAVORITE OPHTHALMOLOGIST FAVORITE PLACE FOR GLASSES

Dermatologist/Skin Care Clinic Dr. Chris Adigun, Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill Dr. Dawn Kleinman, Sanford Dermatology (Pittsboro office)

BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SURGEONS

Orthodontist Dr. Ashley Morgenstern, Morgenstern Orthodontics Dr. Tammy R. Severt (Pittsboro office)

Comprehensive Eye Care • Dropless Cataract Surgery Bladeless Laser and Premium Lens Cataract Surgery Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery Lasik / Refractive Surgery • Full-service Optical Shop with Contact Lenses

Lawyer Gray Ellis, Ellis Family Law, PLLC Teresa Heath, Bradshaw Robinson Slawter LLP Paul Messick, Gunn & Messick LLP Kathie Russell, Russell & Associates C H M

John H. Wood, MD & David R. Haas, MD

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A gallery of Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses that have stood the test of time ď‚„

[ FRANKLIN STREET REALTY ] 1991, Michael Jordan was Iofnnamed Sports Illustrated Sportsperson the Year, the Internet went public,

and Franklin Street Realty arose from the merger of a couple of small shops.

Once real estate listings could be accessed online, Franklin Street was the only local company to push for public access to MLS data and developed its own public search portals.

While our agents regularly sell our company’s listings, no agent ever represents both sides in a transaction.

Franklin Street stands alone in our market in prohibiting “double-dipping” or true Dual Agency, where the agent can offer no advice to either party and collects the entire commission.

Franklin Street Realty remains ahead of its time.

Pictured Sammy Martin-cofounder and owner Not Pictured (because they are too busy helping their clients to sit for another photo-shoot...)

Beth Louden, James Blackburn, Kevin Cohan, Paula Hoge, Suzy Armstrong, Eric White, Robert Huls, Jenny Wears, Colleen Jelley, Bill Bracey, Dave Bennett, Fran Richmond, Bryan Gibson, Mary Suttle, Scarlet Choi

franklinstreetrealty.com

1525 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-929-7174

[ WHITEHALL ANTIQUES ] ince 1930, Whitehall Antiques has been a must-see stop for S antiques collectors, dealers and decorators. Over their many decades of combined experience, the father-daughter team

of David and Elizabeth Lindquist has refined their attention to detail in both their antiques selection and client relationships – one can expect service with integrity and value. Through regular buying trips to England and France, they have accrued an exceptional inventory of period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting and dÊcor. With an impressive collection of hand-selected items housed in a 7,500 square-foot Italianate Villa, Whitehall Antiques has earned its reputation as one of the finest antiques shops in the South and mid-Atlantic.

919-942-3179

1213 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

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[ BOUNCING BULLDOGS ]

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he Bouncing Bulldogs is an internationally-known athletic organization that trains area youth in innovative jump rope skills, along with confidence building, self-esteem, concentration and communication. Founder and director Ray Fredrick Jr. created the Bouncing Bulldogs in 1986 for 1st through 5th graders and has since guided and expanded the organization to become one of the most talented jump rope teams in the world. The program serves the community through its Jump Forward Outreach Program, designed to create a culture of healthy living and youth empowerment by promoting jump rope as a fun fitness activity for everyone. In 2017, Coach Fredrick and the Bouncing Bulldogs opened what is thought to be the first gymnasium built specifically for jump rope and primarily funded by private funding. Their new home, the Bouncing Bulldogs Community Center, will forever be a place for helping children grow physically, academically, socially and emotionally.

919-493-7992

101 S. White Oak Dr., Chapel Hill

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919-929-0481

221 Providence Rd., Chapel Hill

[ BALLENTINE ASSOCIATES, PA ]

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his year, Ballentine Associates celebrates its 40th anniversary in Chapel Hill. Following his time as the town’s first town engineer, Bruce Ballentine founded his civil engineering consulting firm, Ballentine Associates, P.A., in 1979. Since then, the firm has developed a reputation for quickly adapting to the needs of clients and the ever-changing regulatory landscape. With a staff experienced in civil engineering, land planning, and surveying, Ballentine has become a diversified firm that delivers successful projects.

Specializing in infrastructure and site design for industrial, retail, commercial, mixed-use, residential, educational, and non-profit clients, Ballentine has garnered numerous awards for its projects across these areas. By combining the latest technology with a practical approach informed by industry experience, the firm creates efficient, cost-effective designs for its clients.

As Bruce enters retirement, he stays involved in the community as a volunteer project manager for both the SECU Family House and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County development projects. President George Retschle looks forward to extending Ballentine’s renown for exceptional design well into the future.

www.bapa.eng.pro

[ FINN PLASTIC SURGERY ] erving Chapel Hill since 1998, Finn Plastic Surgery is a S comprehensive aesthetic practice. They serve patients seeking minimally invasive treatments and physician-directed skin care, but also offer an on-site, AAAHC accredited, surgical suite where Dr. Finn and Dr. Elkins-Williams perform a full complement of facial, breast, and body plastic surgery procedures. At Finn Plastic Surgery, only fully trained plastic surgeons perform injectable treatments like Botox™ and fillers. Drs. Finn and Elkins-Williams offer unparalleled artistry, extensive experience and innovative technology. Their team customizes a treatment plan to meet each patient’s goals—from basic facial maintenance to major rejuvenation. Finn Plastic Surgery has been voted “Best of Chapel Hill” for 6 years in a row.

finnplasticsurgery.com

1390 Environ Way, Chapel Hill

919-933-9522

[ SOFIA’S BOUTIQUE ] ofia’s Boutique is located in historic Carr Mill in the heart of S downtown Carrboro. The boutique is an oasis filled with a divinely feminine mix of gorgeous shoes, clothing, accessories

and gifts that reflect the inner beauty of every woman. Sofia’s connects with artists and designers who are doing great work in the world and bring them to you. For 15 years Sofia’s has celebrated and supported women to embrace and embody their authentic expression with integrity, style, joy and fun! Sofia’s mission has always been to ignite the passion of every woman to remember her essence and return to self-love.

919-942-9008

200 N Greensboro St., Ste B3, Carrboro

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[ CHAN WRIGHT INSURANCE AGENCY ] t Chan Wright Insurance Agency, Chan A and his team believe in keeping things simple. By prioritizing the needs of each client

rather than those of the insurance company, his agency has become a mainstay in the community. Owing to meaningful client relationships and partnerships with insurance companies, such as Erie Insurance, Chan and his team provide both outstanding customer service and competitive rates. As a Chapel Hill native since 1970 and a local insurance agent for almost 20 years, Chan takes pride in serving the community well and, along with his staff, looks forward to doing so for years to come.

chanwrightinsurance.com

150 Providence Rd., Ste. 100-A, Chapel Hill

919-341-1606

[ O’MARA LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE, INC. ] orn and raised on the Emerald B Isle, James O’Mara’s love for nature was cultivated from an

early age. Inspired by the beautiful gardens and lush green landscapes in Ireland, he started growing vegetables to sell at the local market. What began as a hobby soon blossomed into a course of study in horticulture at Warrenstown College. In the mid-1980s, he came to the U.S. and perfected his skills through hands-on work in landscaping. In 2000, James and his wife, Kate opened O’Mara Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc. and his family has since served the Chapel Hill community with professional landscaping and lawn care services.

919-942-5051

info@omaralandscaping.com

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[ MONKEE’S OF CHAPEL HILL ] high-end boutique franchise, A Monkee’s was founded by Deedee Shaw in 1995 in Wilmington, NC. Six

years later, Monkee’s of Chapel Hill was opened in Meadowmont Village.

Sisters Anna Owen and Kathryn Musselwhite recently purchased the boutique, which provides an intimate shopping experience with personalized customer service and the latest designer fashion. By developing relationships and learning about individual styles, Anna, Kathryn and their sales team strive to help customers leave Monkee’s feeling confident in themselves and in their outfit selections. In 2015, Monkee’s received the Retailer of the Year Award, recognizing the franchise’s contributions to the state’s economy, innovation, and impact on local communities.

monkeesofchapelhill.com

108 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill

919-967-6830

[ MILL HOUSE PROPERTIES ] dam W. Jones first invested in fixer-upper houses in our A area as a side project while working as an advertising executive. In 2002, his hobby became a full-time job when he

established Mill House Properties, named after his first several projects—mill houses in Carrboro. Mill House prides itself on only accepting properties that meet its high standards.

The hardworking and loyal staff offer exceptional service to owners and tenants alike. As broker-in-charge, Adam specializes in investment sales statewide, guiding clients to solid investments rather than just buying a rental property.

Today, Mill House manages nearly 500 properties across three university communities: UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Asheville and Western Carolina.

919-968-7226

1720 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

millhouseproperties.com

[ MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM AND SCIENCE CENTER ] orehead Planetarium and M Science Center has provided the Chapel Hill community with an

opportunity to explore space and beyond since 1949. In the 1950s and 1960s, 62 astronauts participated in star navigation training at Morehead, including those on the Mercury and Apollo missions.

Now, Morehead reaches more than 160,000 students through field trips and school outreach visits, improving their understanding of science, technology and health.

In 2010, Morehead created the North Carolina Science Festival—a statewide celebration of science that happens every April. In 2018, the science festival had reached more than two million people in eight years—evidence of Morehead’s current reach and promise of its future impact.

moreheadplanetarium.org

250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-962-1236

[ FONVILLE MORISEY – LOGAN A. CARTER ] Chapel Hill native and UNC alumnus, Logan Carter A has more than 20 years of experience as a fulltime real estate broker with Fonville Morisey, dealing

with residential re-sale, new construction, land sales and development. Logan is patient, professional and devoted to helping his clients make informed choices.

He strives to instill as much confidence and clarity into every situation as possible. By developing long-term relationships with service providers and understanding the local real estate market, he helps clients navigate the local market and connect with trusted local service providers. Logan has earned the trust of many clients by his dedication to helping them achieve their goals.

919-418-4694

1304 W NC Highway 54, Durham

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dining guide

Restaurants, delis and bistros in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Chatham County advertisers highlighted in boxes

West Franklin Street

CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza, by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5286; bennysva.com Blue Spoon Microcreamery Homemade cryogenic ice cream and fresh brewed coffee and espresso drinks. 140 E. Franklin St.; 919-869-7166 Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955 Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani, build-your-own plates and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpress.com Epilogue Independent bookstore and Spanish-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com 109 E Franklin St. Suite 100 Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com (919) 913-5055 | @epiloguebooksch

Hibachi & Company Japanese fast-casual spot serving healthy hibachi- and teriyakistyle dishes. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-8428 Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant featuring pizza, salads and appetizers.

108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com

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Lula’s “Simple food made the hard way,” like fried chicken, homemade biscuits, farm-to-table veggies and more.

Go upstairs for meals served familystyle. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; lulaschapelhill.com

411 West The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and theMediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com

Ms. Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277 Peño Mediterranean Grill Catering, beer, wine and signature dishes like gyrö sandwiches, gyrö bowls and salads prepared fresh daily. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919-391-3706; penogrill.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients.

516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com

Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566; supdogs.com

B.GOOD Seasonal, sustainably sourced burgers, salads and bowls that rotate with local harvests. 133 W. Franklin St.; 984-255-1455; bgood.com

Sutton’s Drug Store Old-fashioned diner known for its hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches like the “Dean Dome Deluxe” and “Roy’s Reuben.” 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161; suttonsdrugstore.com Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food, like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com TRU Deli & Wine Bar Sandwiches and wine.

114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas, onigiri (rice balls) and imported Japanese snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com/nc Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192; yeoldewaffleshoppe.com

Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually-owned food stalls.

Choices include traditional Persian, Southern soul food, Latin-inspired vegan, North Carolina barbecue, gluten-free Italian desserts, homemade ice cream, local beer and cider on draft. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com Bread & Butter Bakery & Cafe Bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, desserts.

503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998; chapelhillbakery.com

Breadmen’s A variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meat, with daily soup and specials. All-day breakfast; vegetarian options. Catering available.

324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com BUNS Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients.

107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine.

460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/ beer/wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats.

431 W. Franklin St.; cattalescatcafe.com CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available.

308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, Hoppin’ John and jalapeñocheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com

Crossroads Chapel Hill at the Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits.

211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits.

454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Frutta Bowls Serves bowls with bases of acai, pitaya, oatmeal or kale, in addition to smoothies. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-999-4427; fruttabowls.com Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces.

407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com/chapel-hill Ice & Lab Rolled ice cream and shaved ice.

405 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5695 Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs.

The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 35+ years.

508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com

Kipos Greek Taverna Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining.

431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes.

105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com La Résidence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients.

202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Choose from a menu of signature pizzas or build your own with a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-391-4100; lotsa.com Mama Dip’s Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com

Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com

Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites like cheese fries plus pizza, burgers, wings, salads and more.

206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com

Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, rice plates, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/ gluten-free options. 508A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com The Pizza Press Build your own pizza with dozens of ingredient choices or choose a pre-designed signature pizza. Also enjoy salads and a large selection of craft beer.

133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-234-0081; thepizzapress.com The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com Refuge at the Franklin Hotel New American breakfast cuisine.

311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000 Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers.

104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599; westendwinebar.com Yogurt Pump Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors.

106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com

Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com

Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing/Rams Plaza

Moe’s Southwest Grill Made-to-order burritos, nachos, quesadillas and more.

110 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6217; moes.com

Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowlsize lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com

The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates.

403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com Perennial Coffee and pastries; 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-537-8784; perennial.cafe

CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 Cerritos Cantina Specialty dips, ceviche, street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads.

1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566 Chopt Offers unique salads, grain, noodle and quinoa bowls. Eastgate Crossing; 919-240-7660; choptsalad.com

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Clean Juice Certified organic juices, smoothies, bowls and snacks. Eastgate Crossing; 919-590-5133; cleanjuice.com

Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesch.com

Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more.

81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com

Zoës Kitchen Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches and kebabs. Eastgate Crossing; 919-883-9310; zoeskitchen.com

Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee.

Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/chapel-hill-bake-shop Haw River Grill Crisp salads, roasted sandwiches, handcrafted burgers and a customizable burger and sandwich bar. 261 S. Elliott Rd.; 984-234-0395; hawrivergrill.com Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com Market Street Coffeehouse Coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993; marketstcoffee.com Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and variety of homemade kimchi. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com Monterrey Tacos and Burritos Mexican rotisserie with Southern-inspired sides. Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; monterreychapelhill.com Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/ chapel-hill Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes.

1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488; redpepperchapelhill.com Squid’s Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters.

1201 Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Sutton’s at the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with menu options including its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; europacenterchapelhill.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options.

1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com

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University Place Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts.

919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com Bartaco Tacos of various styles like sesame ribeye and fried oyster, plus freshjuice cocktails, poke and mole options.

910-807-8226; bartaco.com City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist. 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes.

919-918-7888; redbowlchapelhill.com Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com Village Burgers Gourmet burgers with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots.

919-240-4008; villageburgerchapelhill.com Weathervane Restaurant & Patio Shrimp & grits, sweet potato fries, chicken & waffles and other foods with a southern flair. 919-929-9466; weathervane.southernseason.com

Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with fresh bagels, sandwiches, specialty salads, Lady Edison charcuterie and gourmet groceries. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; deliedison.com Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Neapolitanstyle pizza and Italian mains, plus wine and beer. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393 Margaret’s Cantina Mexican appetizers and entrees. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina.com Your Neighborhood Bar Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-240-4715; yourneighborhoodbarnc.com New Hope Market Store and grill that uses local products and features breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more. 6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851 Oishii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards.

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road)

Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi, stir fried egg noodles and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com

Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamchapelhill.com

Rasa Indi-Chinese Indian and Chinese cuisine. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com

Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326; luchatigre.com The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Beer and wine only; outdoor dining.

750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com

Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266 Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas plus an array of Italian comfort food in a bright, casual eatery.

2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com Special Treats Chocolate Lounge & Juice Bar Gourmet chocolate, cookies, biscotti, all handmade by people with disabilities.

Plus, a full juice bar, wine, beer, coffee, tea and kombucha. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-883-2151; specialtreatsnc.com YOPOP Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors made daily and 36 toppings. Bubble tea and smoothies.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229; yopops.com

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N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road

E AT L I K E A L O C A L Everyone’s got their favorite spot for a cheap bite to eat. We’ve put together a list of our favorite go-to deals around town for you to try. Remember, specials are not always advertised and are subject to change, but don’t be afraid to ask – half-price bottles of wine are at stake!

Monday Half-price flatbreads at City Kitchen Half-price wine bottles at Glasshalfull (includes everything on the wine list), Top of the Hill and 411 West $1 off bottled beer at The City Tap Tuesday $2 craft beers, sangria and saki at Imbibe $13.95 entrees at Acme Half-price wine bottles on anything less than $60 at Tandem Kids eat free at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe $5 appetizers, $1 off house pints at Vecino Brewing Co. Wednesday $5 dumplings at Jujube 30% off glasses and bottles of wine at La Vita Dolce $3 well drinks at CholaNad Half price bottles of wine at Venable

Southern Village

Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com Coco Bean Coffee Shop Locally owned coffee shop offering Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and a vegan market.

1114 Environ Way, East 54; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com elements Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad Thai.

Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries made with local ingredients.

708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato.

610 Market St.; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Pazzo! Italian cuisine, takeout pizza.

700 Market St.; 919-929-9984; pazzo-restaurant.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

CARRBORO Downtown 401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 401main.com

Thursday $8 Yuengs & Wings (half-dozen wings and two Yuengling beers) at Linda’s Bar & Grill (also available on Saturdays) Kids 12 and younger eat free at The Root Cellar for every purchased entree, 5-8 p.m.

Half-price oysters from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Acme

The Egg & I French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; theeggandirestaurants.com

Friday Free brewery-sponsored beer tastings at Imbibe 6-9 p.m.

Steak Night ($12.99 New York strip steaks) at Might As Well Bar & Grill $4 off bottles of wine at TRU Deli & Wine

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com

Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com

Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811; cafecarolina.com

Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com

Chronic Tacos Mexican grill utilizing authentic recipes. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4803; chronictacos.com

Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com

Fusion Fish Eclectic menu including tapas, family-style dinners and sushi.

100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-903-8416; fusionfishcuisine.com

Cham Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai, Siamese and Chinese cuisine including tom kha soup, panang curry and pad Thai.

370 E. Main St., Ste. 190; 984-999-4646

Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; meetfresh.us/en

Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads all made with local ingredients or imported from Italy. Cocktails, wine, craft beer, cider and prosecco on tap. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com

Saturday $15 margarita pitcher at Monterrey in Chapel Hill and Carrboro $2 off pints at TRU Deli & Wine $1 mimosas and $3 bloody marys at Carolina Brewery (also Sundays) Sunday $19.99 large cheese pizza and pitcher of beer at Italian Pizzeria III (also available on Tuesdays) $3 brewmaster’s choice pints at Top of the Hill $5 sangria, spritzers, mimosas & Bellinis at Weathervane for Sunday brunch

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches.

1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/chapel-hill Meadowmont Village

Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401

Acme Food & Beverage Co. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch.

110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com

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Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with 10 taps of craft beer, including Damascus Steel Stout and Water Color Wheat. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180, Carrboro; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com The Honeysuckle Cafe and Bar Coffee house serving smoothies, tea and meads in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner fare.

601 W. Main St.; 919-967-9398; thehoneysuckle.org/cafe-bar

Exotic Root Beverages & Teas

Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge Offers a wide range of tea and herbal drinks, all made from kava, a type of plant root.

The tea has an earthy flavor and is said to have healing properties. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596; kravekava.com

Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Coffee, ice cream and pastries.

105 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 919-960-6776; marketstcoffee.com 100 E. Weaver St.; 919.408.9596 facebook.com/kravekava

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Mel’s Luncheonette & Catering Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com Napoli Cafe Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; 919-667-8288; napolicarrboro.com Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare.

100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com Oakleaf “Immediate” cuisine like pastas and seafood using ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups and fritti.

408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com Provence Southern French cuisine. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; provenceofcarrboro.com Spotted Dog Vegetarian-friendly appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881; tylerstaproom.com Wings Over Has 18 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas.

300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar.

360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads.

370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St., Ste. 100; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com Vecino Brewing Co. Dozens of craft beer choices plus dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Flavorful small plates, salads and sandwiches. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus, inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern and American classics.

919-929-2909; elmosdinercarrboro.com Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. 919-904-7343; oasisincarrmill.com Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com

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Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads.

602-D Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com Wingman Wings and hot dogs.

104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200

HILLSBOROUGH Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 122 S. Churton St.; 919-732-8662; bandidoscafe.com

El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic fromscratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead. com/homepage.html

Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com

Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com

Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods.

104 N. Churton St.; 919-732-0900

The House at Gatewood Chop house and oyster bar with dishes like signature cracker-crusted pork chop with grits and greens. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-2969113; hottinroofbar.com James Pharmacy Fresh North Carolina seafood with improved outdoor seating and an expanded beer and wine menu.

111 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134 Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Los Altos Serving Mexican dishes, like tacos and chiles rellenos, for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner on weekends. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177

Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; panciuto.com Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food.

370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480 Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine.

108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; saratogagrill.com Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, produce, baked goods, plus Steve’s brand products like pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com Village Diner Southern breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. 600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915

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Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites like spaghetti carbonara and chicken piccata. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop Whit’s Frozen Custard Ice cream and frozen treats. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare like wings, sandwiches, tots and rotating drafts and specials. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine and specialty cocktails. 114 W. King St.

CHATHAM COUNTY

Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990; flairforfoodrestaurant.com Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr. (Governors Village); 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com Veranda (Briar Chapel) 501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com

Governors Club

Al’s Burger Shack Classic gourmet burger and fries joint, featuring an expanded menu with sandwiches, seafood, soups and salads along with a full bar. 50050 Governors Dr.; 984-999-4069; alsburgershack.com

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co

La Dolce Vita

Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine including fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more.

79 Falling Springs Dr.; 919-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com Town Hall Burger & Beer Gourmet burgers plus shared plates, tacos, wings and salads.

58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 140; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

PITTSBORO Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and supper. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800 Allen & Son Bar-B-Que N.C. barbecue.

5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros and rice bowls. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington. com/belted-goat

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408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919.942.5837 mamadips.com Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sun 11 am - 9 pm Breakfast/Brunch Sat & Sun 8 am - 1 pm

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Blue Dot Coffee Joe Van Gogh coffee, lattes, smoothies and pastries. 53 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-8064 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com/ pittsboro-location

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta.

160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com

Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr.; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Farm-to-table restaurant serving grains and greens bowls in addition to small plates/bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-244-6670; copelandspringsfarm.com

The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house House of Hops Relaxed bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. 112 Russet Run, Ste. 110; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com

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Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet-and-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com ODDCO An art and design store and music venue featuring regional craft beers. 684 West St.; 919-704-8832; realoddstuff.com Pickle Jar Cafe Fresh American classics with a twist. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-8878; picklejarcafe.com

Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings, plus tea and alternative milk/sugar-free options. 439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com

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Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food with a Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass fed burgers and fresh-cut fries.

737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection, brunch on the weekends and the NFL ticket.

905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish, and meats and cheeses. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Fairview Dining Room Washington Duke Inn’s AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com

Mad Hatter Cafe & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, salads, sandwiches. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes with a fresh twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food like manousheh and kabobs, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks, and pasta like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com

Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and smoothie bar, pastries, sandwiches. 2424 Erwin Rd., 406 Blackwell St. and 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast. 608 N. Mangum St. and 2637 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-8970 and 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Societa Sicilian-American comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Large bar serving 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. Welcomes single diners or large groups. 5311 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-941-6380; societainfo.com

The Oak House Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1383; oakhousedurham.com

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The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes.

664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads.

39 West St.; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast prepared thoughtfully by chefs James Clark and Bill Hartley. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com Small B&B Cafe Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery with outdoor seating offering farmto-table fare for breakfast and lunch. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909; smallbandbcafe.com

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The Whiskey Barrel Cafe Burgers and barbecue. 113 W. Raleigh St.; 919-663-1758 Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls, Etc. Bakery selling cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins, cookies and bread with ’40s and ’50s flair. 35 W. Chatham St.; 252-305-9227; willysrolls.com

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Where did you learn how to cook?

I learned to cook when

I was about 6. My parents ran a grocery store on the first floor of our home in Sendai, Japan. Every week, my father would take me to a huge fish market in town.

I saw so many crazy-looking kinds of fish and countless vegetables. Running the local grocery, my parents worked late every day. My little brother and I got so hungry. Even though I didn’t know how to cook, my parents would tell me to fix something to eat. I made a few small fires in the kitchen, but fortunately didn’t burn our house down. I started to learn how to control the heat and temperature to make different things. My father was notoriously picky, so that helped develop my own sense of taste. When I came to the U.S. 21 years ago, I was looking for a job to support my family. I hardly spoke any English so I started working at a Japanese restaurant in Raleigh.

Yuya Chiba Akai Hana

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My great aunt when I

I started working in

cook from working with a couple of great chefs when I was younger. I had the privilege of working with Brian Stapleton and Ben Barker in my first two jobs out of culinary school. They were very different chefs, but I was able to learn a ton of things from them that I still use today. Also, I would read every cookbook I could get my hands on and experiment. Something that is so hands-on like cooking, I feel you have to be able to teach yourself some things.

Any good cook has to be able to figure things out.

was growing up, when I was 5 or 6, had a little family restaurant in upstate New York, and I used to go in the kitchen every other day and was just amazed. And that’s where my inspiration was – with my great aunt Louise, and then I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my grandmother and mother. And my mom was much more kind of like, ‘I’m going to throw this thing together’ and always made something great. My grandmother was much more old school and very precise and a heck of a baker. And I just picked it up and I’ve just been doing it ever since for 37 years.

kitchens when I was 16, so most of my cooking comes from watching and learning in restaurants. Every time I would see a new dish I would pay attention to how the cook would make it.

As I worked my way up to being trusted to make the food I was so interested in, I had some incredible mentors and chefs who took me under their wings. I did pick up some good soul food recipes from my grandmother when we would prep for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals together as well, but most of my training is from my time in the industry. C H M

Jeremy Blankenship Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn

Ron Spada The House at Gatewood

Dillon Orbon Weathervane Restaurant & Patio

I really learned how to

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Local roots and global flavors.

Fresh ideas and tested tradition. Captivating creativity and cherished comforts.

Crossroads is where worlds come together to create a new venue for remarkable dining and indelible memories.

Located within the iconic Carolina Inn. 211 Pittsboro Street | Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Reservations - 919.918.2777 crossroadscuisine.com

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Manuchehr Haghshenas learned everything he needed to know about Persian cooking from his Iranianborn grandmother. He now carries on principles of the cuisine at Rumi Persian Cafe in Blue Dogwood Public Market.

a gracious plenty MARKETS/FOOD TOURS

BLUE DOGWOOD PUBLIC MARKET Located just off Franklin Street, this indoor market features both permanent food vendors and other rotating pop-up food and drink vendors. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. G, Chapel Hill; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com

BUZZ CAFE AT CHATHAM MARKETPLACE

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C’EST SI BON! COOKING SCHOOL Cooking classes, baking classes and culinary travel for adults, families and kids in Chapel Hill and in Europe. 1002 Brace Ln., Chapel Hill; 919-302-5715; cestsibon.net

CHATHAM BEVERAGE DISTRICT

Stroll under strings of bistro lights among the tasting rooms of three ChathamRose Dyer checks her product as the head distiller at Fair Game Beverage Co. in the Chatham based, small-batch producers on the Between wandering the aisles of Pittsboro’s Beverage District. refurbished grounds of a former industrial co-op grocery store, stop by the cafe in back plant. Try the Flying Pepper Vodka and Apple Brandy at Fair Game for unique dishes with ingredients sourced from the store’s fresh and Beverage Co., a Highway 64 barrel-aged hard cider at Chatham local offerings. Don’t miss the occasional ramen night specials!

Cider Works and a Honeyed Blackberry mead at Starrlight Mead.

480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop There’s also grown-on-premise veggie creations from Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen. 220 Lorax Ln., Ste. 15, Pittsboro; chathambeveragedistrict.com 104

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COCO BEAN VEGAN MARKET

TASTE CAROLINA GOURMET FOOD TOURS

Tucked into the back of Coco Bean Coffee Shop & Cafe, this market includes a wide selection of pantry items, refrigerated and frozen foods, and hard-to-find gourmet vegan products, plus some gluten-free and allergy-friendly foods and plant-based cookbooks. 1114 Environ Way, Chapel Hill; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com

Go behind the scenes to chat with chefs and artisans and enjoy delicious food during these culinary walking tours hosted in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, plus cities and towns across North Carolina such as Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Wilmington. 919-237-2254; tastecarolina.net

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE

TRIANGLE FOOD TOUR

Eateries include sophisticated cuisine at The Fearrington House Restaurant; wine, coffee, baked goods and sandwiches at The Belted Goat; and pizza and brews at the seasonal Roost Beer Garden.

Foodies will especially love the wine classes and Cooks & Books series, which has attracted big-name authors. 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com

A casual-yet-educational way to sample food from a cross section of locally owned restaurants throughout Chapel Hill, as well as Durham, Raleigh and Cary. 919-623-4873; trianglefoodtours.com FA R M E R S M A R K E T S ORANGE COUNTY

CARRBORO FARMERS MARKET 301 W. Main St., Carrboro Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon (April-Oct.), 9 a.m.noon (Nov.-March); Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. (mid-April-Oct.); carrborofarmersmarket.com

MIDWAY COMMUNITY KITCHEN This community/commercial kitchen offers cooking classes and hosts popup markets and community dinners.

505 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; midwaycommunitykitchen.com

CHAPEL HILL FARMERS MARKET University Place, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (April-Nov.), 9 a.m.noon (Dec.-March); Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. (AprilNov.); thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com

OASIS FRESH MARKET AND DELI At the heart of downtown Siler City, Oasis features local, farm-fresh products, from produce to poultry; a kitchen serving daily specials; and an outdoor beer garden and event space. 117 S. Chatham Ave., Siler City; 919-395-2080; oasisfreshmarket.com

ENO RIVER FARMERS MARKET

Southern Season’s cooking classes for kids are a familiy favorite.

SNAP PEA UNDERGROUND & CATERING Themed dinner events (featuring multiple creative courses) sourced from seasonal produce that are presented in unique settings around the Triangle. The locations are kept secret until just days before the event, and tickets usually sell out within hours of their release.

919-619-3618; snappeacatering.com

SOUTHERN SEASON A destination for finding specialty food items, the gourmet retailer also has a restaurant (Weathervane Restaurant & Patio) and a cooking school. University Place, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-929-7133; southernseason.com

144 E. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (April-Nov.), 10 a.m.noon (Dec.-March); enoriverfarmersmarket.com

HILLSBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET 430 Waterstone Dr., UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (April-Oct.), 10 a.m.-noon (Nov.-March); hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org

SOUTHERN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET Southern Village Green, Aberdeen Drive, Chapel Hill Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. (early May, until weather allows); southernvillage.com C H AT H A M C O U N T Y

CHATHAM MILLS FARMERS MARKET 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (April-Oct.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nov.-Jan.); chathammillsfarmersmarket.com  CHAPELHILLMAGAZINE.COM

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CEDAR GROVE BLUEBERRY FARM

East Camden, Fearrington Village Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. (April-Thanksgiving); fearringtonfarmersmarket.com

Pick fresh, organic blueberries, fish in the pond and enjoy a picnic.

105 Persimmon Hill Ln., Cedar Grove; cedargroveblueberry.com

PITTSBORO FARMERS MARKET

CELEBRITY DAIRY

Main Street Station, 287 East St., Pittsboro Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. (year-round); pittsborofarmersmarket.org

SILER CITY FARMERS MARKET

Stay at the 300-acre farm’s bed-and-breakfast inn, explore birdwatching walking trails and tour the “Goat Hilton,” which houses the farm’s goats. Don’t forget to sample and then take home some goat cheese. 144 Celebrity Dairy Way, Siler City; celebritydairy.com

117 S. Chatham Ave., Siler City Saturdays, seasonally (check website for hours); oasisfreshmarket.com

FEATHER VILLAGE FARM

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The 10-acre, family-run farm specializes in growing fresh fruit and herbs, and as the name suggests, is also a popular bird hangout.

1433 Major Hill Rd., Snow Camp; feathervillagefarm.com

1870 FARM An educational farm offering classes, a summer camp, birthday parties, fishing and farm tours, as well as the Farmstand, which sells fresh eggs and seasonal produce. 1224 Old Lystra Rd., Chapel Hill; 1870farm.com

LAVENDER OAKS FARM Walk through fields of lavender, learn how to grow it, picnic under the covered Pavilion Barn and shop the farm’s handmade lavender products. 3833 Millard Whitley Rd., Chapel Hill; lavenderoaks.farm

L I L LY D EN FA R M Supplier of local restaurants and a popular CSA with milk for pets, beef, poultry, veal and produce, this family farm also offers summer camps. 5260 Goldston Glendon Rd., Goldston; lillydenfarm.com

M&M ALPACA FARM OF NORTH CAROLINA See and learn about alpacas on a farm tour, take classes in the studio and shop a wide range of products, from socks and gloves to scarves and rugs. 7084 U.S. Hwy. 64, Pittsboro; mmalpacafarmofnc.openherd.com

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Learn about sustainable agricultural through interactive classes on topics such as the milking process, soil composition and water filtration, insect anatomy and more. The Center also offers hayrides and guided barnyard tours. 3501 Dairyland Rd., Hillsborough; mapleviewagcenter.com 

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Pick pumpkins from the vine, ride a tractor around the farm, and shop for Christmas trees. Activities, including storytime with Santa, vary depending on the season. 1715 St. Marys Rd., Hillsborough; 919-619-2145

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STROUDS CREEK FARM Explore the creek, play with the animals, and learn how to ride a horse. Also offers a summer camp, after-school child care, birthday parties and horse boarding. 1600 Friendship Ln., Hillsborough; stroudscreekfarm.com

BOTANIST & BARREL Just outside downtown Hillsborough is Orange County’s first winery and cidery. Botanist & Barrel crafts a variety of ciders, sours and dry fruit wines using techniques from wine-making, brewing and mixology.

Visitors can spend the day picking blueberries (June to August) and tasting cider, wine, local craft beer and prepared foods, all in a scenic farm setting. 105 Persimmon Hill Ln., Cedar Grove; 919-644-7777; botanistandbarrel.com

CRAFTBORO BREWING DEPOT WOODCREST FARM Tour the family farm, shop for fresh meat and produce, and take classes in cheesemaking, blacksmithing and more. 5604 Dairyland Rd., Hillsborough; woodcrestfarmnc.com

Carrboro’s newest bottle shop and brewery opened in South Green with 10 taps of craft beer, including Damascus Steel Stout, Vitruvius IPA and Water Color Wheat. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180, Carrboro; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com

CAROLINA BREWERY Boasting the slogan “first in flavor,” this Chapel Hill mainstay has been brewing beer since 1995 and has expanded their distribution across

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North Carolina and two other states. Their Sky Blue Kolsch Ale, Oatmeal Porter, Flagship IPA and Copperline Amber Ale are all Great American Beer Festival award winners and are served yearround. Kitchen specials include North Carolina-focused foods like local burgers, house-smoked barbecue, seafood and more.

120 Lowes Dr., Pittsboro, and 460 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-545-2330 (Pittsboro), 919-942-1800 (Chapel Hill); carolinabrewery.com

STEEL STRING BREWERY Inspired by the agricultural bounty of the North Carolina Piedmont and the funky, free-spirited vibes of Carrboro, Steel String offers eclectic brews like the No Quarter Coffee Stout and Atlantic Beach Pie Gose. 106A S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-240-7215; steelstringbrewery.com

TOP OF THE HILL BREWERY TOPO’s brewery, established in 1996, is the eighth oldest brewery in North Carolina and the first establishment in the South to have a full-time, cask-conditioned ale program on-site. Their award-winning brews include the UNC-themed Frank Graham Porter, Kenan Lager and Old Well White. Also check out the restaurant and Back Bar. 100 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com

VECINO BREWING CO.

Exotic Root Beverages & Teas 105 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 919.408.9596

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Located next door to the legendary Cat’s Cradle concert venue, Vecino offers unique menu items and local brew options in the heart of Carrboro, with both indoor seating and patio service. Every month, the Brewing Neighbors program donates 10% of sales of a select brew to a local charity. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C, Carrboro; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com C H AT H A M C O U N T Y

BEAR CREEK BREWS Well off the beaten path, this nano brewery boasts its Joy’s Blonde Ale and Honey Pale Ale, as well as European-style brews like Alt Bier and Red Irish Style Ale. Check out the brew-your-own program.

10538 NC Hwy. 902, Bear Creek; 919-200-3930; bearcreekbrews.com

CHATHAM CIDER WORKS This Pittsboro original uses North Carolina apples and works with local growers to make its Highway 64, Backyard Blend and First Flight ciders. Find them in bottles and kegs throughout the Triangle, or schedule a tour at the cidery itself. 192 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; chathamciderworks.com 

LocaL Farmers, LocaL Food Open SaturdayS Year-round & tuesdaYs april - November A POP-UP MARKET AT UNIVERSITY PLACE

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FAIR GAME BEVERAGE CO.

THIRSTY SKULL BREWING

Fair Game’s small-batch rums, brandies and vodka make for true Southern craft spirits. The tasting room also offers a selection of North Carolina wines. Fair Game’s spirits are available on-site and at ABC stores. 220 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; 919-245-5434; fairgamebeverage.com

Established in 2018, the brewery offers India pale ales, stouts and lagers – all brewed in Chatham County. Try a draft pour at many locations throughout North Carolina, including 580 Craft Beer and The City Tap Bar in Pittsboro. thirstyskull.com

STARRLIGHT MEAD

TOP OF THE HILL DISTILLERY

New to the Chatham Beverage District, the honey winery produces award-winning meads, from fruit-infused choices like spiced apple and blackberry, to special reserve wines like chocolate orange. Tours offered Saturdays and Sundays. 130 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com

The first organic distillery in the deep South, TOPO Distillery makes award-winning vodka, gin, whiskey and rum from scratch. This longtime Chapel Hill spiritmaker plans to open for business in the Chatham Beverage District in 2020. 220 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; 919-699-8703; topodistillery.com

S AV O R T H E D A T E TRIANGLE RESTAURANT WEEK Every January & June trirestaurantweek.com Held twice a year, this weeklong celebration of culinary excellence sees participating restaurants offering special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for both residents and visitors to indulge in the finest cuisine in the area.

RODEO ON ROSEMARY Usually held in March downtownchapelhill.com Enjoy the spring weather with offerings from more than a dozen food trucks in downtown Chapel Hill on East Rosemary Street between Henderson and North Columbia streets.

KITCHEN’S ANNIVERSARY Usually held in late May through June kitchenchapelhill.com The French bistro in Chapel Hill celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2020. Each June, the eatery hosts a multi-course wine dinner to commemorate the occasion. The monthlong series has included lobster rolls with sparkling wine, special wines by the glass and “random acts of Kitchen,” where the staff gives customers free food, drinks or even T-shirts.

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30 wineries across the globe and food from 30 Triangle-area restaurants at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

TOMATO FESTIVAL Usually held in July acmecarrboro.com Acme goes through a few hundred pounds of tomatoes at this yearly event, which showcases some of the Carrboro Farmers Market’s best produce. The 2020 event will mark the festival’s 19th year.

PEPPERFEST Held in the fall pepperfestnc.org Sponsored by Abundance NC, dozens of local chefs prepare pepper-themed dishes and drinks at this annual Chatham County celebration of sustainable agriculture in downtown Pittsboro.

Along with spicy food, enjoy live music, DIY workshops, kids’ activities and the crowning of the PepperFest King & Queen.

FARM TO FORK PICNIC Usually held in June and September farmtoforknc.com Farmers pair up with restaurants and beverage purveyors to create unique, farm-totable samples during the annual picnic.

TASTE Held in the fall tastetheevent.com Created by Chapel Hill Magazine, Durham Magazine and Chatham Magazine, this celebration of food and drink kicks off with the Grand Taste Experience where you can enjoy tastings from 30 or more of the best local chefs, artisans and beverage purveyors.

Beer and wine specialists are on hand for pours. Other savory events follow at unique venues in and around Chapel Hill and Durham.

SIP & SAVOR June 21, 2020 sipandsavornc.com Put on by Chapel Hill Magazine, Durham Magazine and Chatham Magazine, this food and drink extravaganza features wine from

A TASTEFUL AFFAIR Held in the fall rmhch.org Featuring more than two dozen of the finest dining and beverage establishments from around the Triangle, this annual foodie event

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is held at the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium on UNC’s campus, this evening of tastes and sips benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill.

SKJAJA BEACH SHACK BOIL Usually held in November skjajafund.org SKJAJA Fund’s annual Beach Shack Boil combines a delicious low-country boil with live music and a silent auction.

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL November stroudscreekfarm.com Come out for some family fun at Strouds Creek Farm with hayrides, pony rides, a bounce house, jump rope making, face painting, animals, food and drink vendors and more. Roasted chestnuts will be available for purchase as well as raw chestnuts by the pound.

SALT & SMOKE November acmecarrboro.com Load up on Southern eats with whole-hog barbecue, raw oysters, local booze and live music during Acme’s eighth annual event that brings together the best local farmers, musicians, brewers, fishermen, cooks and craftsmen for an afternoon outdoors at Rock Quarry Farm.

HOLIDAY MARKET December carolinainn.com Come for the donuts and caramel apples and leave with some wonderful gifts, including chocolates, at this afternoon market at The Carolina Inn.

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CHAPEL HILL WINE COMPANY Offers a wide variety of rare and unique wine with new bottles featured during weekly tastings. 2809 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com

FIRECLAY CELLARS Named after the red soil of Chatham County, the vineyard and winery grows its own grapes and produces award-winning wines, such as their 2017 White Blend, as well as sweet classics like their Honey Apple Wine and 2017 Valvin Muscat. Tastings and tours available on Saturdays and Sundays. 1276 Bowers Store Rd., Siler City; 919-663-2599; fireclaycellars.com

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VINO!! WINE SHOP Located on the second floor of a historic downtown Pittsboro shop, Vino!! features a selection of wines from all over the globe as well as cigars. Wine tastings are open to the public every Friday, and the shop regularly hosts curated dinners and special events. 89 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; vinowineshopnc.com C H M

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Major international firms, like Google, sit alongside local startups on Franklin Street, the hub of Chapel Hill’s thriving business sector.

let’s get down to business New Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Executive Director Matt Gladdek takes a fresh look at area businesses. Plus, a directory of business resources and stats.

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hapel Hill’s population has grown

by about 6% in the last eight years, its slowest rate in five decades. But Matt Gladdek, the new executive director of Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, is one of those who arrived in town recently.

Matt started his new role in January 2019, moving over from a director of policy and planning position with Downtown Durham Inc. His job is to help drive Chapel Hill’s economic development

I T P AY S T O B E A WINNER The winners of The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s fifth annual Business Excellence Awards (the BEAs), which were announced in May 2019: •

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NC Center for Resiliency’s Kimberly Jeffs, businesswoman of the year Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership’s Elinor Landess, young professional of the year UNC Health Care, large business of the year Bold Construction, midsize business of the year Graphix Solution, micro-enterprise business of the year School of Rock Chapel Hill, new business of the year BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, innovation award Dualogics, university-born business of the year Durham Technical Community College, community impact award Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels, nonprofit of the year

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Primrose School at Briar Chapel, small business of the year Erica Sanders, branch manager of Carolina Home Mortgage in Pittsboro, distinguished businessperson of the year Jennifer Gordiano, a broker at Chatham Homes Realty (pictured right), young professional of the year Robyn Allgood, owner of Robyn’s Nest Creative Learning Center and M2 Graphics, citizenship & service award Ronda Stubbs, director of admissions and marketing at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living, chamber ambassador of the year

and, according to the partnership’s mission, “promote downtown as [a] social, cultural and spiritual center.”

Nearly 8,000 people live in downtown Chapel Hill, a bustling commercial district worthy of larger cities. It offers premier restaurants, high-end clothing stores, bike shops, bars, coffee shops and hotels. You can also get your shirts pressed, retain a lawyer, attend church, practice yoga, get your teeth cleaned and your tires rotated, all within walking distance.

“There are a lot of really fantastic people who have invested a lot in this place and are working very hard to keep downtown Chapel Hill a unique and vibrant place,” Matt says.

Landing in Chapel Hill last year was a bit of a homecoming for Matt, who went to grad school at UNC. He joins a long list of graduates who returned to town at some point in their careers. But despite his history here, he is walking downtown’s streets with fresh eyes.

“We have some really incredible restaurants,” Matt says. “Al’s [Burger Shack] is fantastic. I get my hair cut at Syd’s. I routinely pick out beers to take home from Beer Study. I think Lula’s has some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Lantern is incredible. Elaine’s is great, 411 [West].”

He politely declined to name his favorite.

“And we have diners that anyone else in the Triangle would kill for.”

Matt Gladdek All the pieces of downtown, he said, fit together into one great entity.

“I [recently] went by myself, and I got the shrimp and grits at Crook’s Corner, which was transcendent,” he says. Afterward, he says, he sat outside on the patio in the warm early evening, and then walked down Franklin Street at sunset. “It just felt like a quintessentially Chapel Hill evening. It’s a beautiful town.” u

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DIRECTORY OF BUSINESS RESOURCES WHERE TO GET STARTED The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro 104 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership 308 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 202, Chapel Hill 919-967-9440 downtownchapelhill.com Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-8156 hillsboroughchamber.com Chatham Chamber of Commerce 531 E. Third St., Siler City 919-742-3333 ccucc.net

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chapel Hill Economic Development 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-969-5010 open2.biz

What they provide Information about retaining and supporting existing jobs and attracting new jobs within the context of the Town of Chapel Hill’s adopted comprehensive plan.

Carrboro Economic and Community Development 301 W. Main St., Carrboro 919-918-7318 townofcarrboro.org What they provide Business support, including a revolving loan program available to new and existing Carrboro endeavors.

Orange County Economic Development 131 W. Margaret Ln., Ste. 205, Hillsborough 919-245-2325 growinorangenc.com What they provide Free information and assistance on topics, including demographics and statistics for the county and region, available office and industrial space, explanations of local government regulations and procedures, and contacts for small business counseling and financing.

Chatham County Economic Development Corporation 964 East St., Pittsboro 919-542-8274 chathamedc.org What they provide Resources and information to new, expanding and prospective businesses in the county.

OTHER RESOURCES NCWorks Career Center Orange County 503 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-245-4335 ncworks.gov Can manage the entire advertising, application, screening and interviewing process for companies, or may be used as an off-site, central location for receiving applications. Also gathers workforce data, provides additional information on labor-related issues and hosts job and resource fairs.

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BUSINESS RESOURCES KEY FINDINGS OF THE CHAPEL HILLCARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2 0 1 9 S TAT E O F T H E COMMUNITY REPORT Cost of Living Chapel Hill has one of the highest adjusted gross income levels in the state and is behind comparable areas’ cost of living. Chatham County has a median home value above the national average and median rental costs below the national value.

Income Household income in Orange County is growing faster than surrounding counties and outpacing inflation. Also, Orange County leads the state in per capita income with $38,348.

Chatham County is third in per capita income in the state with $36,933.

Chapel Hill accepts applications to their accelerator program from entrepreneurs who are committed to building their earlystage businesses into a self-sustaining enterprise. Their goal is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to decrease risks, reduce go-to-market time and accelerate the growth of your startup. Launch Chapel Hill is now leasing office space of all sizes and conference rooms.

Midway Business Center 109 N. Graham St., Ste. 200, Chapel Hill 919-967-8779 empowermentinc.org The small business incubator is an extension of EmPOWERment Inc., a grassroots economic development organization that focuses on community, economic equality and affordable housing. The Midway Business Center helps new and emerging businesses develop into strong local employers while promoting the redevelopment of the Midway

Workforce Chapel Hill is the most educated municipality in the state, and is among the highest in the nation for percentage of residents 25 years of age or older who have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Chatham County launched a program last year that allows graduates of Chatham County Schools to attend Central Carolina Community College for free.

Schools Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students’ average SAT score was 1287 last year, compared to the state average of 1091. Students in Chatham County Schools averaged 1083.

Housing The number of homes sold in 2018 in Orange County exceeded prerecession sales, but prices per square foot, $158, remained higher than the surrounding areas, outpacing Chatham ($157), Durham ($134) and Wake ($139).

Health Orange County residents have the longest life expectancy in the state. But in a few Chatham County neighborhoods around Fearrington Village outside Pittsboro – census tract 201.04, to be specific – life expectancy is 97.5 years, the highest in the nation, according to a team of researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tourism Orange County visitors spent $208 million in 2018, an all-time high, and the tourism industry employed 1,940 people with a payroll of $42 million, up 4.6% from 2017.

Poverty Orange County’s percentage of people and children living in poverty is down, food insecurity is down and the percentage of people spending more than 30% of their income on rent in Orange County is down.

Crime Both violent and property crime rates in Chatham and Orange county have fallen since 2001, and are lower than surrounding counties.

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Orange County Environmental Health Division 131 W. Margaret Ln., Ste. 100, Hillsborough 919-245-2360 orangecountync.gov/641/ environmental-health Permits for environmental health issues including food (restaurants, food stands, meat markets), lodging establishments and institutions, public pools, tattoo parlors, childhood lead investigations, wells, water samples and septic systems.

Orange County Register of Deeds 228 S. Churton St., Ste. 300, Hillsborough 919-245-2675 orangecountync.gov/729/ register-of-deeds The recording of legal documents and maps, issuance of marriage licenses, and certified copies of birth and death certificates.

Piedmont Food Processing Center 500 Valley Forge Rd., Hillsborough 919-241-4212 pfapnc.org Serves food entrepreneurs by providing kitchen space, equipment and support services for food-based startup businesses.

SCORE Chapel Hill Durham 104 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-240-7765 chapelhilldurham.score.org Professional, free and confidential business mentoring by active and retired business volunteers for startups and existing businesses. Free and low-cost workshops on entrepreneurship, business planning and other businessrelated subjects.

(Sources: 2019 State of the Community Report/Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the Chatham Economic Development Corporation)

Commuters 35% of Orange County residents live and work in the county, while 65% work outside the county.

In Chatham County, 40% of residents work in the county, and 60% commute outside for work. The average commute to work for Orange County residents is about 20 minutes, while Chatham workers commute an average of 26 minutes each way.

Working from Home 9% of workers in Orange County work from home, as do 8% in Chatham County.

Minority Business Ownership Rates 11.8% in Chatham County and 14% in Orange County (in 2012, the most recent year data is available).

Women-Owned Business Rates 36.3% in Orange County and 35.5% in Chatham County (in 2012, the most recent year that data is available).

ORANGE COUNTY MAJOR EMPLOYERS 1 UNC 2 UNC Health Care 3 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools 4 UNC Physicians Network 5 Orange County Schools 6 Local government 7 Town of Chapel Hill Inc. 8 Industrial Connections & Solutions 9 Eurosport 10 Walmart CHATHAM COUNTY MAJOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS Carolina Meadows Mountaire Farms Galloway Ridge at Fearrington Walmart Flakeboard America Limited Chatham Hospital Fitch Creations Southern Veneer Specialty Products Lowe’s Home Improvement Harris Teeter

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Small Business and Technology Development Center 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 115, Chapel Hill 919-962-0389 sbtdc.org/unc Complimentary, confidential, one-on-one business counseling, including helping review business plans, researching markets and locating funding as well as increasing revenues for existing firms.

Small Business Centers at Central Carolina Community College 764 West St., Building 2 (Room 103B), Pittsboro 919-545-8013 chathamsbc.com The three CCCC Small Business Centers focus on the needs of our particular area, working with businesses individually, as well as advocating and building alliances for local business development. The SBC provides training in business plan development and programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing successful and thriving businesses. Also offers free business counseling, a library of professional resources and access to a powerful business alliance network, as well as educational seminars and workshops.

COWORKING SPOTS C3 128 N. Churton St., Hillsborough c3hillsborough.com Amenities Ergonomic chairs, electric desks, standing desks, high-speed internet, coffee, conference rooms and restaurants within walking distance.

Cost Day passes, $20 for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Carolina Coworking 206 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill carolinacoworking.com Amenities Break room with free coffee, shower and changing room, private call rooms, locking storage and laser printing, conference center with digital projection and 24-foot whiteboard, coworking desks with standup meeting areas, private offices for two with motorized sit/stand desks and large mobile whiteboards.

Cost Coworking monthly subscriptions, $249. Private office monthly subscriptions, $400. Conference center, $100 per hour for nonmembers.

Coworking day passes, $25.

Launch Chapel Hill 321 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill launchchapelhill.com/coworking-space Amenities The accelerator also offers a separate co-working space, which includes events and networking opportunities, and 24/7 access to free Wi-Fi, coffee and conference rooms.

Cost Varying costs, from $150 a month for flexible desks to $1,000 a month for a private office big enough for 10 people.

Perch Coworking 106 S. Greensboro St., Ste. E, Carrboro perch-coworking.com Amenities Carrboro Coffee Roasters, fast and reliable WiFi, conference room, phone booths, office suites, personal desks and communal table, plus many events such as yoga, mindfulness and business seminars.

Cost $150-$450.

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HOT MARKET Starting your home search? We asked Pat Serkedakis, president of the Orange Chatham Association of Realtors, to offer some insights about our real estate market. by jessica stringer

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IF SOMEONE IS MOVING TO THE AREA, AND THEY KNOW THEY WANT TO BUY, WHERE DO THEY START?

The biggest surprise is the incredible diversity of housing choices available in our area.

Chapel Hill is closely associated with UNC and the UNC Health Care system, but that is only a small part of what Orange and Chatham counties have to offer. There is Chapel Hill proper [within the city limits], which features a highly rated school system and, of course, the beautiful UNC campus.

As you venture west and north into Orange County, the neighborhoods are more spread out, the lots are bigger, and there are equestrian estates galore. To the northwest is historic Hillsborough, which is home to great shops and restaurants. The Chapel Hill address extends south into Chatham County.

[In Chatham, there’s also] Jordan Lake and Pittsboro, which has a charming downtown and is poised for phenomenal growth with Chatham Park, [now in the early stages of development].

You need to find a local expert, someone with knowledge about the choices in the market, the schools, the traffic and commutes, the cool restaurants, and fun places to go. In other words, a local Realtor.

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WHAT WOULD YOU TELL FOLKS WHO ARE THINKING OF MOVING TO THE AREA? WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST SURPRISES?

Pat Serkedakis joined Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston in 2008 after moving to Chapel Hill from Atlanta.

He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and has been a licensed Realtor for more than 40 years. Pat was named Orange Chatham Association of Realtors Broker of the Year in 2018.

Pat and his wife, Jane, have been married since 1980. Jane retired as a high school teacher in 2006, and joined Pat in the real estate business shortly thereafter. They have two daughters, Emily and Brinkley.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE RENTING FOR A YEAR VERSUS BUYING I M M E D I AT E LY ?

Waiting usually costs you. Home prices continue to rise while a lack of inventory keeps the pressure on. Interest rates are remarkably low right now, but they will likely rise over time. It is also important to consider the fact that moving twice can become expensive. But not everyone can or will buy right away. If you need to rent, try to negotiate a lease agreement for fewer than 12 months, or one that includes a termination option with notice, so that when that perfect home becomes available,

Benoit Rivard – holding daughter Lucie Rosenberg-Rivard, 18 months – and Nora Rosenberg chat with Scott Levitan in the modernist kitchen of Scott’s Estes Hills home.

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BY THE NUMBERS Houses Sold in Orange County 1,356 in 2019 (through Aug. 2019; 2,034 annualized) 1,866 in 2018 1,765 in 2017 1,812 in 2016 Average Residential Closing Price in Orange County $389,717 in 2019 (through Aug. 2019) $377,479 in 2018 $366,187 in 2017 $354,306 in 2016 Houses Sold in Chatham County 945 (through late Sept. 2019; 1,287 annualized) 1,297 in 2018 1,323 in 2017 1,165 in 2016 Median Residential Sale Price in Chatham County $340,100 in Aug. 2019 $317,800 in Aug. 2018 $303,300 in Aug. 2017 $305,100 in Aug. 2016 $263,000 in Aug. 2015 Change in Average Residential Sales Price in 2019 (as of August) +3.2% in Orange County +6.4% in Chatham County +7% in Durham County +4.3% in Wake County 2019 Average Days on Market Until Sale 36 in Orange County 71 in Chatham County 278 in Wake County 223 in Durham County Chatham County sales figures provided

by Kris Howard, Chatham Homes Realty. Other sources: Redfin, Triangle MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com

you are ready to move forward. There are also many new construction options. With a six- to eight-month build time, you can find the community you want and construct the house of your dreams.

Hanan Kovens’ home, right off East Franklin Street.

ARE YOU NOTICING ANY PARTICULAR NEIGHBORHOODS BECOMING MORE POPULAR OVER TIME? Walkable neighborhoods are in demand. The idea that you can visit grocery stores, shops and restaurants without getting in your car is appealing. Renovated homes, like [those in] Chapel Hill, Carrboro, 120

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Durham, Hillsborough and Pittsboro, are all attractive options. There are also walkable mixed-use communities that can fit the bill, including Southern Village and Meadowmont in Chapel Hill, and Briar Chapel and Fearrington in Chatham County. u

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HOW COMPETITIVE IS THIS MARKET? HOW LONG DO HOUSES STAY ON THE MARKET?

We are dealing with a generation of HGTV buyers who expect to walk into homes for sale that are professionally staged, sparkling clean and completely, or almost completely, updated. A decade ago, buyers would walk into a home and look past the renovation projects that needed to be done, but not today. Sellers need to prepare their homes for the market accordingly. We are also seeing a trend in empty-nest buyers who are looking to downsize, but not downgrade. Main-level informal living space is key, and integrating outdoor space into the flow of the home is also highly desirable with outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and kitchens.

This is a sellers’ market.

Half the resale houses in the Chapel Hill market went under contract in two weeks or less during the first half of 2019. The other half averaged about 85 days. A market is considered stable if it has five months of inventory, so buyers need to be prepared to buy if they see something they like.

ONCE YOU HAVE MOVED HERE, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND DOING TO MAKE ORANGE OR CHATHAM COUNTY FEEL LIKE HOME?

Pretend you are on vacation and take advantage of all that [the area has] to offer. There is plenty to see and do. You can take a sunset tour by pontoon boat on Jordan Lake, visit the ANY PREDICTIONS Carolina Tiger Rescue, [take] ABOVE Rachel Goolsby and her daughter, Stella, 15, usually find something to enjoy FOR THE MARKET IN a kayak trip or a hike along the at the Tuesday Farmers Markets in Fearrington Village.

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Eno River. All are great ways to BELOW Rachel and Justin Clark fulfilled a lifelong dream by buying and renovating I wish I had a crystal ball! I experience our region. There’s a farm and its farmhouse south of Pittsboro. The couple were married outside its historic barn. think inventory will continue also the Carrboro Music to be limited at some prices Festival, the Hillsborough and in desirable areas. We are experiencing the longest period of Riverwalk and various farmers markets and local craft breweries. Shops. economic growth in quite some time, so it is reasonable to expect a Restaurants. Museums. College sports. Just make a commitment to get slowdown at some point. If interest rates stay low and the Triangle out and try something different, and you will be amazed at how quickly continues to grow, 2020 should be a good year. you feel right at home in Chapel Hill.

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rang O’Connor, her husband, Chris, and daughters Caitlin,

now 13, Anna, now 11, and Claire-Nevlyn, now 8, moved from Pennsylvania to Hillsborough in 2016 and immediately felt the welcoming spirit of the community.

Trang notes that the school system in Hillsborough has been especially wonderful for her daughters. Caitlin attends C.W. Stanford Middle School, and Anna and Claire-Nevlyn attend Cameron Park Elementary School. The family enjoys spending weekends walking along the Riverwalk and hiking the Occoneechee Mountain Trail or the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, which is a former racetrack turned walking trail that reminds hikers of the area’s ties to the early days of NASCAR racing. “We like to imagine what it would have been like sitting in the grandstands,” Trang says.

The O’Connors also spend time hanging out at the town’s many parks and having meals together at favorite spots like James Pharmacy, The House at Gatewood and Tacos Los Altos, where, Trang says, she can also be found at least once a week for lunch. Then there’s shopping at A Little Something for special gifts and attending town events like the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk and the biennial Hillsborough Handmade Parade.

“They really display the artistic side of Hillsborough,” Trang says.

For folks looking to move to Hillsborough, Trang’s advice is to “visit the area a few times before making a commitment,” she says. “Walk the streets of the town and even your prospective neighborhood to get a feel for what it is really like. Hopefully during that time, you’ll see how friendly and open Hillsborough is. It is not uncommon to meet kind folks who will be happy to lend some advice or tips.”

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The O’Connor family regularly eats at James Pharmacy in downtown Hillsborough, where the food and atmosphere are highlights.

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in the small town of Eden, just north of Greensboro, for close to 30 years before arriving in Chatham County. The couple relocated to Briar Chapel’s Encore neighborhood in 2017 to be closer to one of their daughters and their grandchildren in Chapel Hill. Encore is a community for homeowners aged 55 and older, with a clubhouse and pool in the neighborhood. That familiarity has helped them settle in.

“Not everyone is retired, but a lot are, and we have a lot of individuals who are single,” Bill says. “We have access

to tennis courts, pickleball courts, a clubhouse, a pool, and we’re in small lots where the houses are close together.

So our experience is going to be different from someone who’s working every day and lives on a half-acre corner lot.

You tend to make friends very quickly.”

For going out locally, Bill says, a favorite in Chatham is Pittsboro Roadhouse on Monday nights for big band and jazz music. The couple also often heads up to The Lumina Theater in Southern Village or spends a night exploring Carrboro, where Glasshalfull is one of their Judy and Bill Knight in their new home in Briar Chapel’s Encore neighborhood. regular spots for dinner.

In Encore, they’ve pursued opportunities for get-togethers over coffee and card games like poker ibby and Buz Waitzkin moved to the Corbinton community and bridge, and neighbors are always ready to celebrate even the most in Hillsborough in 2018. “At the time, we couldn’t find quirky holidays, like National Rice Krispie Treat Day. anything nearly as nice in the Triangle for the price,” Buz “You can pick and choose what organizations you’re interested says. The couple primarily resides in the Virginia mountains in,” Bill says. “There’s no pressure, but if you want to be part of a and were looking for a place with a simple design where community, there’s so many ways to get involved.” they could welcome family. “We have an office for Buz that

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converts to a bedroom when the grandchildren come,” she says. “There is a great neighborhood newsletter with everybody’s information, things that are happening and how to keep up with everyone. It is a great way to meet people.”

Gibby says another way to stay connected with the community and meet people is simply to go out for a walk, especially with your pet.

“There is a whole area where you can let your dog run around. It’s really great,” Gibby says. “It is all landscaped very nicely.”

Buz works at Duke University and says the commute is easy; Gibby, an artist, enjoys the vibrancy of Hillsborough’s downtown. “I just love Weaver Street Market,” Gibby says. “It has such great, local food, but if you want to go shopping and get lunch or dinner, you can pick it up, too! I also love all of the restaurants along the main drag there. They are just terrific.

“And we couldn’t ask for more wonderful neighbors,” she says. C H M Hillsborough offers a range of community-centered neighborhoods, including Corbinton, an active retirement development.

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stroll through Southern Village’s postcard-pretty town square is, on the surface, a tour of modern neighborhood planning.

Within a few steps, you pass a coffee shop and movie theater, bike racks and street parking and benches to rest on as children climb and run along short stone walls. There’s a church, a doctor’s office and a grocery store. In the middle is a large central lawn – the Village Green – perfect for daytime lounging or, with its adjacent stage, nighttime concerts or outdoor movies.

The idea of community is baked into the red bricks of the sidewalks.

When developer D.R. Bryan began planning Southern Village and its 550 homes in the 1980s, he visited Pienza, Italy, in Tuscany. It’s widely celebrated among architects and builders as the ideal Events on the Village Green – from movies to city of Renaissance impromptu dance routines – are a Southern Village planning, after Pope favorite, drawing residents and fans from Chapel Hill and Chatham County.

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Pius II ordered the city – his hometown – to be transformed around a trapezoidal open square in 1459, uniting two palaces and two cathedrals. The square served as the town’s market and social hub, open to all. The Piazza Pio II (named for Pope Pius II) has inspired community builders, including D.R., ever since.

“The great thing about these piazzas in Italy was the human scale,” D.R. says. “Where that comes to play in Southern Village is the Green.”

Homes in the 300-acre neighborhood range from townhomes to large, single-family homes with a wide range of sizes and styles in between. Lots and yards are small, and streets loop and curve, encouraging neighbors to mix. A pool and tennis center sit a quarter mile off the square, as do public schools Grey Culbreth Middle and Mary Scroggs Elementary. Melissa and Michael Hudgens sent their kids, Cate, 14, and Colin, 8, to both during their dozen years in “SV.” The family moved to the neighborhood from a home just off Franklin Street. Melissa and Michael, a UNC professor, loved living in the heart of Chapel Hill, but after having Cate, realized they needed more space and a neighborhood geared towards children.

“We started looking around, and this is not the kind of neighborhood we would have seen ourselves in,” Melissa says. “But

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Melissa and Michael Hudgens and their kids, Cate, 14, and Colin, 8, enjoy the walkability of Southern Village and often head to its central square for coffee and gelato.

then you have a kid, and you see the sidewalks, the green spaces and the elementary school all in the neighborhood.” Plus, it’s still got proximity to campus – Michael rides his bike to work most days.

Although Melissa says a high percentage of neighbors are connected with the university, she says she’s seen a shift in recent years in the neighborhood’s commuting habits.

“One of the neat things is just how many people either work for themselves as entrepreneurs or work from home,” Melissa says. “[Their] office is in Raleigh but they are here – people who are writers, editors,

web designers. It makes it nice during the day because the place doesn’t empty out.”

There is also, she says, a large population of international residents, also associated with UNC. “There’s a layer of people who are transient, like people here on a fellowship, who are from abroad,” she says. “We’ve made friends with lots of people from Germany, France, India and other places.

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THE PRESERVE AT JORDAN LAKE

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ori and Brian Vandell chose

to live in The Preserve at Jordan Lake in Chatham County because, “we wanted a place we could buy and bring our own builder,” Lori says.

“We knew we wanted to have a family, so we tried to find a nice neighborhood with a community feel and good schools. And we wanted to be on a golf course. Golf is big in our family.”

The couple now has three kids – Lila, 10, Emmanda, 7, and Bradley, 5 – and feel the community of about 400 custom homes that surrounds a golf course designed by Davis Love III fits their family perfectly.

Lila has worked her way up to the 100-yard tees in the Triangle Golf Academy, which is based at The Preserve.

“When I go with her, driving the cart and caddying for her, it’s a fun, family event,” Lori says.

Brian and Lori both work in the pharmaceutical field with jobs that require lots of regional travel, which is made easy by The Preserve’s location. Along with quick drives to Durham or Raleigh, client meetings in Fayetteville or Greensboro are easy highway trips.

“We’ve been through a couple different phases in life here,” Lori says.

“We were newly married with no kids, then having children and now getting into school. It’s a great, diverse community with people of all ages. We’ve got friends who are in their 70s and others who have kids in the same season of life we are in.”

Susan and Walt Willauer moved to The Preserve in late 2018.

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ABOVE Golf is a family activity for the Vandells, who play regularly on The Preserve’s Davis Love III-designed course.

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BELOW Bradley Vandell’s putter was a gift on his first birthday. It belonged to both his dad and grandfather.

Their son, Michael, and his family had lived in The Preserve for several years, while Walt and Susan lived in Fuquay-Varina. But as grandchildren Regan and Sophie, both 11, grew into pre-teens – and Susan and Walt reached their late-70s – even that seemed too far. u

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“It wasn’t a matter of needing to move, but Michael and [his wife] Jenn have been after us to be closer to them because of our advancing age,” Susan says. “It’s much easier for them to have us close by.”

But since arriving, Susan says, they’ve been the ones helping their kids.

“We love our time with the grandkids,” she says.

“When our older grandkids were their age, we were still working. Now we go to Regan’s soccer, Sophie’s gymnastics. We drive them places. Michael can call me and say, ‘I can’t pick up from school,’ and I’ll go get them.”

Though leaving friends in Fuquay-Varina was hard, Susan says, the close-knit neighborhood and well-organized community events have made for an easy transition. Like the Vandells, Susan says she and Walt have met new friends quickly through regularly scheduled events and by staying up on the neighborhood’s newsletter, which is always full of upcoming activities. Susan plays mahjong with a group of a dozen or so women and joined Gals on the Go, a women’s group that plans local outings. Walt plays pool two or three times a week with a group of new friends (they rotate among homes with a table).

“We’ve got a couple things on radar we want to try,” Susan says. “There’s a wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres.

Want to try that out.”

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bout halfway between the Preserve and Southern Village is Governors Village, where North Carolina natives Amy Poe and Nick Nguyen moved in 2017. A Chatham County neighborhood just minutes from Chapel Hill and Durham, the development draws a diverse group of residents.

“Neighborhoods are hard to find these days because people are more transient,” Amy says, “but we feel like a community.”

She adds, “People look out for each other.” Amy and Nick, who were married in 2018, also love the pool and walking trails. “We go walking around the lake pretty regularly,” Amy says. A bit like Southern Village, Governors Village opened in the 1990s centered around community amenities and a live-work retail district. Today, 800 homes are spread across close to 500 acres. Walking and biking trails connect the neighborhoods, which vary from apartment complexes to estate-style homes on multiple-acre lots. The community pool, tennis courts, ponds and open green space are all within a quarter mile of the community’s main retail entrance on Mount Carmel Church Road. The central 130

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ABOVE Reagan Greene Pruitt and her daughter, Harper, 9, spend time on their front porch in Governors Park, one of the six sections of the Governors Village neighborhood.

BELOW Tennis courts are a popular community amenity in Governors Village, along with a neighborhood pool and extensive walking trails.

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Amy Poe and Nick Nguyen moved to The Townes section of Governors Village in 2017.

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retail and business section, known as the Commons, features a Food Lion and several restaurants, including Tarantini, Flair and Al’s Burger Shack. Businesses include professional and medical offices, a daycare, hair and nail salons and Willow Oak Montessori Charter School.

Bold Construction plans to develop close to an additional 10,000 square feet of commercial and retail space over the next couple of years.

The neighborhood is split into six sections. Four of them – Governors Park, Governors Lake, Governors Forest and a distinct section of 100 homes also called Governors Village – feature various levels of single-family homes. The Park section is home to the pool, playgrounds and fields at the neighborhood’s heart, while the Lake section winds around the retail and commercial sections and the WENDY THOMPSON neighborhood’s pond. Governors Forest, with larger homes and lots, offers a more secluded feel and a separate entrance across Old Farrington Point Road. Camden JAYE KRELLER Apartments, just off the Commons, is a 242-unit garden apartment complex while the Townes, where Amy and Nick live, is a 160-townhome development.

“It’s something of a little hidden gem now,” CHRIS CULBRETH Amy says. “It’s over the [Chatham-Orange] County line, but only 10 minutes to UNC, and 10 or 15 minutes to Southpoint [in Durham].”

“Like many people, we swung through Hillsborough from time to time to eat, have a beer and stroll the shops and galleries,” Martha Barry says. On one such trip, she and husband Jamie, both of whom work in Greensboro, noticed something different: “When we came upon the modern structure at 515 Churton, we saw something that doesn’t exist in Greensboro – modern, maintenance-free living nestled in a 1700s historic setting.” The couple moved into a two-bedroom condo in the building in April 2019. Martha says the lifestyle it offered

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renaissance is underway in Hillsborough. Town Economic Development Planner Shannan Campbell cites the vibrancy of the historic downtown, the beautiful architecture and natural amenities, like the urban greenway Riverwalk, as keys to the town’s authenticity. “I’m all about respecting and preserving our past while moving us forward to bigger and better things in our future,” she says. Visitors and residents can explore nearly 300 years of history, engage with local artists, interact with nature and enjoy craft food and beverages – all on foot.

New housing, including active retirement communities, is being developed north and southeast of downtown’s Churton Street to accommodate the town’s expanding footprint.

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Ben Gaspar, Kate Albrecht, her 1-year-old daughter, Winry, and Fiori Hill residents Becky Butler and Emily Liebtag.

made perfect sense, as she and Jamie had spent 33 years in Greensboro and were ready for their next step. “Our weekends in Hillsborough feel like vacation and are reminiscent of time we have spent in Massachusetts, Jamie’s home state,” she says.

“And what could be more lovely than the view of Town Hall from one’s patio or balcony?”

The town has also made way for new concepts that evoke traditional American lifestyles. “Many ‘pocket neighborhoods’ or cottage communities have quietly been built throughout the U.S. for generations unnoticed,” says Jeff Peloquin, developer of the Fiori Hill neighborhood. “It has been my intent to build a truly sustainable community using the concept, and [I] felt that Hillsborough was a perfect candidate for it.”

In pocket neighborhoods, neighbors are not closed off to one another, but instead linked by common outdoor living environments and shared activities. Fiori Hill’s plans include a neighborhood garden, open green spaces, walking trails and a community hall for special events.

The idea of living in an engaged community is exactly what attracted Emily Liebtag to Fiori Hill. A longtime Triangle resident, she was searching for the right mix of outdoor space and accessibility to cultural experiences.

“I like that in Hillsborough, everything is here,” she says. “You have major hospitals, good schools, great people, lots of trails and outdoor space, art galleries and you’re minutes from Durham and Chapel Hill.”– by Morgan Cartier Weston u

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This spot in the living room is a favorite of John and Barb Watkin, especially in the fall when the tall, wide windows offer a panoramic view of the lake. Their rescue dog, Bessie, often joins them.

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After meeting his wife, Mary Berridge, and living in New York City, the rigors of commuting and harsh weather brought them back to the South. “We moved here for the same reasons everyone else does – plus, it was home.”

The deciding factor, though, came with the prospect of living in his childhood home by the lake. “My mom had moved out and offered to sell it to us,” he says. The idea of raising children Graham and Natalie near the lake made the decision a simple one.

The family of four moved into the home in 2009, and shortly thereafter remodeled the 1962 brick ranch into a more modern home.

Though most homes in the neighborhood date to Clark’s childhood, many have been restored by residents over the years, making them modern homes with up-to-date amenities set in a neighborhood of lush, mature trees and landscaping.

Lake Forest is governed by a board of directors and a homeowners association.

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John and wife Barb have lived in the area for 25 years and loved raising sons John and Ben near the lake. The Watkins have lived in their current home for three years, which they share with dog Bessie; they previously lived in another home in Lake Forest for seven years.

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Gym Yes Rates $129-$209 (excludes certain dates) The Carolina Inn 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill 800-962-8519; carolinainn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $120-$399 Chapel Hill University Inn 1301 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-929-2171; chapelhilluniversityinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $79-$139 Courtyard by Marriott 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill 919-883-0700; marriott.com/rduch Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast, dinner, bar) Gym Yes Rates $129-$189

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BED-AND-BREAKFASTS State Farm insurance agent Connolly Walker and Vanessa Watson, director of communications & programs at The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, enjoy a glass of wine at The Franklin Hotel, which will soon change its name to Graduate Chapel Hill.

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill/Southern Village 3960 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill (previously listed as 1090 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 S.) 919-929-9511; chapelhill.place.hyatt.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Gallery CafĂŠ, 24/7 Gallery Market, Coffee to Cocktails Bar Gym Yes Rates Starting at $130, free parking Microtel Inn & Suites 120 Old Dogwood St., Hillsborough 919-245-3102; microtelinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym No Rates $75-$94 Quality Inn 1740 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-968-3000; qualityinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym Yes, and seasonal pool Rates Call to inquire.

458 West B&B 458 West St., Pittsboro 919-491-4229; 458west.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Full breakfast Rates $120-$160 Additional information LCD TVs with DVD players; handicapaccessible first floor room available.

Available for group and event rental.

Jordan Lake B&B 3672 Pea Ridge Rd., New Hill 910-668-0445; jordanlakebnb.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Yes, for breakfast.

Rates $165 Additional information Salt water pool; due to spiral staircase, no children younger than age 10 for safety reasons. Boat launch is a half-mile away, electric bikes available.

The Rosemary House B&B 76 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-5515; rosemary-bb.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Breakfast included, vegetarian and vegan options Rates $140-$170 Additional information No pets allowed; non-smoking; hosts The Kindred Gallery with work by regional folk artists.

Ruby’s Place 9116 Orange Grove Rd., Chapel Hill 919-969-7866; rubys-place.com Wi-Fi Free Dining No Rates $109-$179 Small B&B and Cafe 219 East St., Pittsboro 919-537-1909; smallbandbcafe.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Cafe open five days a week, breakfast served daily in dining room.

Seasonal menu with local ingredients.

Rates $80-$160 Additional information Child- and pet-friendly. C H M

Stay in the heart of Pittsboro, NC

close to restaurants, shops and events!

The Rosemary House B&B Downtown Pittsboro Bed and Breakfast

The Kindred Gallery Folk Art Gallery within the Rosemary House

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love grown in southern ground Couples share why tying the knot here was the right decision

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KATY BALES AND MONICA ZIMMERMAN graduated from UNC, class of 2008, and Monica has lived here for over 15 years. We wanted a place that was meaningful to both of us, and while our hometowns will always have a special place in our hearts, they are nowhere near as welcoming to same-sex couples as Chapel Hill.

We have made our home and will raise our future children in a town where we don’t have to hide our love and who we are.

We chose La Residence for our rehearsal dinner because we’ve had many date nights there and, at this point, we’re regulars. Our ceremony and reception venues were one and the same: the residence of our friends Ann and Stephen Aylward, who were kind enough to open their beautiful home to us. They have always said that no one should go broke for a wedding. They helped make sure that didn’t happen to us and that we had a memorable and stunning backdrop for our big day. Our friend and local restaurateur Michael Villopoto of Amante Gourmet Pizza catered our reception, and our guests were talking about it for weeks.

We were so happy that Tea Cup Gin agreed to play for our ceremony and reception because one of our fondest Chapel Hill memories is when we heard them play for the first time at The Franklin Hotel on Halloween night four or five years ago. We heard amazing jazz coming from the bar, and we ended up coming in second in their costume contest as Captain Hook and Peter Pan and became instant fans of Tea Cup Gin. We ended up getting engaged wearing the same outfits while walking in the New Orleans Krewe of Boo parade a few years later.

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It may seem like a lot of loose connections to other people, but all those little details were so important to us. We wanted the people who were helping us plan our wedding to feel like family, and they did. There was one uninvited Chapel Hill resident who made our wedding really special: a dragonfly landed on my dress at my hip during the ceremony. I didn’t notice that it PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIVUS & CAMERA was there until I saw the pictures afterward. At least half of our guests came up to me to tell me that it was such a magical moment to them and that they had been convinced that it had been a brooch until it flew away over the crowd. I plan to get a dragonfly tattoo to commemorate our wedding.”

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we were up to enjoy some mimosas before our hair and makeup team arrived. Our ceremony was at 5 p.m. at Saint Andrew the Apostle ur wedding was supposed to be on Bald Head Catholic Church in Apex. Cocktail hour began immediately after the Island, a place where my family has a home and ceremony out in front of the Fearrington Barn. After cocktail hour, [where] John and I have made many memories guests moved inside where we had a stationed dinner and lots of together. But when Hurricane Florence hit in dancing. The evening wrapped up around 10 p.m. with a sparkler exit.

September 2018, we had to make new plans, as I received several comments from guests that our venue was damaged the food at Fearrington was some of the best along with many of the S A V E T H E D A T E wedding food they had ever had, and that if homes where our guests Get some help planning your perfect you had not known, you would have no idea were going to stay.

Chapel Hill wedding at The Carolina Inn Event Showcase on Jan. 26, 2020, that we put together a new celebration in just a Fearrington Village noon-4 p.m., where you can meet month’s time. Fearrington Village made it seem was the only other place photographers, bakers, florists and more.

For more information about the like we had been planning it for a year! In the we could ever imagine event, go to carolinainn.com. end, it was the perfect place to celebrate, and celebrating our marriage, as [it] was once a we cherish the photos and memories we have in dairy farm owned by my husband’s grandfather. front of the house years after John’s father lived My husband’s father, Jesse Fearrington, there. Now, we look forward to sharing the grew up on the farm and lived in the house that is now known as The village with our daughter, who we welcomed on Sept. 12, and bringing a Fearrington House. The property was later sold and turned into the fourth-generation Fearrington to enjoy the property.” C H M venue it is today.

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It is very rare for Fearrington Village to have availability in October, but it happened that our date was available (maybe fate?). The Fearrington Village team, with a ton of help from their wedding planner, Gilda McDaniel, and our original wedding planner, Shauna Gartz, helped us put together a new wedding in about a month’s time.

After our rehearsal dinner at Fearrington, I spent the night at The Fearrington House Inn with one of my

bridesmaids, and first thing that morning

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treat yourself Whether you’re looking for a simple pedicure, just a trim or a day of total pampering, these spas and salons make it easy to indulge in some self-care photo by beth mann

64 West Salon 137 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-1302 Services Hair and nail services, facials, waxing.

Aesthetic Solutions 5821 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill aesthetic-solutions.com 919-403-6200 Services Spa and skin services include chemical peels, dermaplaning, hydrafacials, microneedling and SilkPeel Dermalinfusion Aesthetics by Dana Sola Salon Studios, 1728 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 153, Chapel Hill aestheticsbydana.com 919-816-7186 Services Facials, peels, full body waxing, lash tinting and makeup application.

Ashlyn & Co. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1001, Chapel Hill ashlynandco.com 984-234-1063 Services Haircuts, shampoo/style, updos and event stylings, base color, highlights, eyebrow tint.

Arrow 133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 155, Chapel Hill guarenteedshorterhair.com 919-903-8228 Services Men’s cuts, shampoo, hot shave, mid-cuts, long-cuts.

Aveda Institute Chapel Hill 201 S. Estes Dr., Ste. 200-B, Chapel Hill nurturavedainstitutes.com 919-960-4769 Services Haircuts, color, waxing, nail services, facials and body treatments.

The Beehive Salon 102 E. Weaver St., Carrboro thebeehive-salon.com 919-932-4483 Services Haircuts, styling, color, accent highlights, partial highlights and updos.

Ceremony Salon 370 E. Main St., Ste. 170, Carrboro ceremonysalon.com 919-903-9368 Services Haircuts, color, hair styling, nails and makeup.

Chapel Hill Barber Shop 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 310, Chapel Hill 919-942-4864 Services Haircuts.

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Citrine Salon 3110 Environ Way (East 54), Chapel Hill citrinesalonnc.com 919-929-2209 Services Haircuts, styling, highlights, balayage, facials and waxing.

Country Hair Styling 3850 Hwy. 15-501 N., Pittsboro 919-542-7000 Services Haircuts, color services, perms.

Cut Above Barber Shop 111 N. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill 919-933-2883 Services Haircuts. db sutton & company 406 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill dbsutton.com 919-968-4247 Services Shampoo, blowouts, haircuts, color, balayage, wedding updos, highlights, conditioning treatments, wine shop.

Destenee Hair Salon Sola Salon Studios, 1728 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 102, Chapel Hill desteneesalonandspa.com 919-493-5000 Services Haircuts for men, women and children, color, highlights and Brazilian blowouts.

Don Lee Salon 105 W. Corbin St., Ste. 104, Hillsborough donleesalon.com 984-234-9533 Services Full hair services, color, cutting, men’s cuts, facial waxing, full line of products.

EDGE Aveda Men 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 130, Chapel Hill edgeavedamen.com 919-588-3343 Services Straight razor shave, men’s grooming, color, waxing, skin care treatments, kid and young adult cuts.

Eric Michaels Salon 76 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro 919-542-5110 Services Haircuts, color corrections, perms, eyebrow tinting.

Estetica Angelica’s 114 S. Chatham Ave., Siler City 919-742-5045 Services Haircuts, perms, highlights, eyelashes and makeup.

Flawless Salon and Spa 901 Willow Dr. Ste. 1, Chapel Hill flawlessdayspa.com 919-213-1772 Services Hair, makeup, nails, facials, massages, tanning, waxing, body wraps, sauna and spa parties, photography.

Grace’s Hair Salon 406 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill gracehair.weebly.com 919-357-3503 Services Haircuts for men, women and children, coloring, highlights and perms.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 502 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill handandstonechapelhill.com 919-578-9963 Services Specialty massages, facials and enhancements, hair removal.

Haven Salon 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough hillsboroughhaven.com 919-644-2836 Services Haircuts, color, texture services and waxing.

Hillsborough Spa and Day Retreat 1814 Beckett’s Ridge Dr., Hillsborough hillsboroughspa.com 919-617-1814 Services Massage, facials, body scrubs & wraps, back facials, day retreats and small group events.

Indulge Salon & Spa 105 W. Corbin St., Hillsborough Brook Hall: 919-698-8314 Services Haircuts, blowouts, Brazilian blowouts, any color service, highlights, balayage and waxing.

Jean Josephus Hair Design 11624 B. Hwy. 15-501 N., Chapel Hill jjhairdesign.com 919-932-4260 Services Color, balayage, chemical services, perms, blowouts, facial waxing.

Lanee Brooks Salon 205 N. Cameron St., Hillsborough laneebrookssalon.com 919-245-8091 Services Haircuts, coloring, highlights, manicures, waxing, straight razor shaves, barbering, hot steamed towels, pedicures and skin care treatments

Le’s Sanctuary Nail Spa 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill lessanctuarynailenvironway.com 919-932-7423 Services Nails, waxing and massage.

Malibu Nails 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-7297 Services Manicures, pedicures, waxing.

Massage Envy Chapel Hill Eastgate Crossing, 1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill massageenvy.com 919-442-0500 Services Customized massage, facials, microderm infusion, chemical peels and total body stretch.

Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill 101 Conner Dr., Ste. 402, Chapel Hill chapelhilldayspa.com 919-904-7111 Services Laser hair removal, waxing, massage therapy, facials, laser skin rejuvenation/skin tightening, Botox, collagen dermal fillers, microneedling and microdermabrasion.

Midway Barber Shop 707 W. Rosemary St., Carrboro 919-942-6338 Services Men’s and women’s cuts.

Mina’s Studio Galleria Shopping Center, 400 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. K, Chapel Hill minasstudio.com 919-968-8548 Services Color, highlights, haircuts, balayage, makeup services, microblading, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, ear candling, Brazilian blowouts, Keratin Complex, blowouts, manicures, pedicures, facials, on- and off-site bridals updos, and waxing services.

Miss Nails 11312 Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 105, Chapel Hill 919-929-7997 Services Manicures, pedicures.

Monarch Brow & Facial Studio 304 W. Weaver St., Ste. 104, Carrboro monarchbrowandfacials.com 919-260-1493 Services Eyebrow waxing, skincare, organic facials, and eyebrow cosmetic tattooing, including microblading.

Moshi Moshi 416 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill moshimoshimeanshello.com 919-933-1272 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, hair health treatments and waxing.

Nails Elegance 104 Walmart Shopping Center, Siler City 919-742-3131 Services Manicures, pedicures.

Nail Trix 306 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-932-6944 Services Manicures, pedicures and waxing. u In need of a quick cut or a whole new look? At local spas and salons, like Mina’s Studio, salon manager Heather Lynch and owners Louann Doran and Alejandra Scott can help you feel your best.

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NC Nails 505 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill 919-942-1955 Services Manicures, pedicures and waxing.

Salon Blue 49 W. Salisbury St., Pittsboro 919-545-0107 Services Full hair services.

Precise Cutz & Styles 136 E. Rosemary St., Ste. 105, Chapel Hill 919-942-4776 Services Haircuts.

Salon Breeze 111 Knox Way., Ste. 108, Chapel Hill salonbreezechapelhill.com 919-918-1085 Services Color, cuts, blowouts, keratin treatments, hair removal and facials.

Rishi Salon & Spa 400 Market St., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill rishisalonandspa.com 919-928-0028 Services Facials, reiki, women’s and men’s haircuts, color, full highlights, massage, pedicures, manicures and makeup.

Salon Lofts 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 22, Chapel Hill salonlofts.com 919-240-7457 Services Haircuts, coloring services, perms, waxing, makeup.

Rose Nails 1800 E. Franklin St., Ste. 20A, Chapel Hill 919-967-4677 Services Manicures, pedicures.

Shampoo Salon 11312 Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 101, Chapel Hill shampoosalon.online 984-234-3013 Services Haircuts, blowouts, coloring, chemical services, waxing.

Salon 135 128 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill salon135.com 919-929-4119 Services Haircuts, color and highlights.

The Skin Care and Laser Center of Central Dermatology 2238 Nelson Hwy., Ste. 300, Chapel Hill centraldermcenter.com 919-493-3194 Services Skin care and laser treatments.

Salon2eleven 211 E. Main St., Carrboro salon2eleven.com 919-260-4380 Services Color and color correction, cuts, blowouts, waxing and keratin treatments.

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The Spa at Fearrington 405 W. Camden, Pittsboro fearrington.com/spa 919-545-5723 Services Massages, facials, waxing, tinting, manicures, pedicures, wraps and exfoliations.

This Is IT Cuts 88 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-0050 Services Haircuts, coloring services.

Spa at Bell House 74 E. Salisbury St., Pittsboro spaatbellhouse.com 919-542-3000 Services Massage therapy, facials, body treatments, makeup, waxing, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, color and highlights.

Spa Rituals 23 Hwy. 87 N., Pittsboro loriebarker.com 919-356-5875 Services Facial and spa treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, microdermabrasion.

Style Brows University Place, Chapel Hill stylebrows.com 919-929-4566 Services Threading, facials, eyelash extensions and tinting, and waxing.

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Syd’s Hair Shop 106-B N. Graham St., Chapel Hill sydshairshop.com 919-942-7616 Services Haircuts and color. to the woods 601 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 103 (Greenbridge), Chapel Hill tothewoodssalon.com 919-903-8593 Services Haircuts, balayage, highlights, single process color, protein and moisture treatments, thermal reconditioning, keratin treatments, body wave, event and fashion colors, complimentary consultations.

Urban Fringe 1821 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill urbanfringesalon.com 919-932-4285 Services Custom color, color re-touch, corrective color, balayage, hair extensions, haircuts, smoothing and scalp treatments.

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Uppercuts Hair Studio 204 Sanford Rd., Pittsboro uppercutshairstudio.com 919-740-4813 Services Haircuts, color services, shampoo, highlights, eyebrow/lip waxing, eyebrow tinting, spray tanning, makeup, tanning bed.

Village Beauty Shop at Fearrington 209 Market St., Pittsboro 919-542-2266 Services Full hair services.

Wax Poetic 118 E. Main St., Ste. A, Carrboro waxpoeticnc.com 919-923-6556 Services Waxing, facials, brow tints, makeup lessons, massages, body wraps, VPL laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation, lash extensions and a sauna.

Waxing the City 1800 E. Franklin St., Ste. 27, Chapel Hill waxingthecity.com 984-528-3200 Services Facial and body waxing services for women, men and teens.

Westown Salon 401 W. Weaver St., Carrboro westownsalon.com 919-960-6970 Services Women’s and men’s haircuts, color, styling, keratin treatments, and bridal hair and makeup.

Who’s Next Barbershop 128 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill whosnextch.com 919-932-2188 Services Haircuts and shaves.

Winmore Salon 230 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill winmoresalon.com 919-929-9200 Services Haircuts, waxing, color. C H M

A FEW MORE F AV O R I T E S Be Pure Beauty is a natural, non-toxic makeup, skin care and nail studio located in Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.

Owner April Kensington and her staff offer complimentary consultations and color matching, along with foot soaks in hammered brass bowls, sugar scrubs and locally made Turkish towels. 200 N. Greensboro St, Ste. A8, Carrboro; bepurebeauty.com The Fragrance Shop, also located in Carr Mill Mall, this store sells designer fragrances, essential oils and a bath and body collection. 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. A11, Carrboro; thefragranceshop.com Ulta Beauty in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center offers cosmetics, fragrances, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. 1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; ulta.com

As the first Green Circle Salon in Durham, we are among the greenest salons in the world.

We divert salon & spa waste from landfill & waterways, creating beauty while reducing waste.

1125 NC-54 | Suite 502 | Durham, NC 27707 atmosphairsalon.com | 919.489.3333 WINNER

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finding the right fit Between gyms and running groups, yoga studios and personal trainers, there’s a wide variety of fitness options in our community photo by beth mann

CHAPEL HILL & CARRBORO Agatsu NC 1821 N. Fordham Blvd., Ste. 5, Chapel Hill 919-697-8585 agatsunc.com Fees Flexible memberships available for classes. Private training $75-$85/session depending on package.

Balanced Movement Studio 304 W. Weaver St., Ste. 202, Carrboro 919-798-0555 balanced-movement.com Fees Half-hour private training for $40 or $65/hour. Physical therapy, $90/hour. See website for online programs and classes. barre3 Chapel Hill 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 400, Chapel Hill 984-234-0680 barre3.com/studio-locations/chapelhill Fees New client special: three classes for $40.

Register online, or email chapelhill@barre3.com. barre.[d] studio Chapel Hill 140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4411 barredstudio.com/chapelhill Fees $10 for first-time clients. See website for programs and pricing.

Carolina Core Pilates 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. D1, Carrboro 919-942-1414 carolinacorepilates.com Fees Session packages and monthly memberships available; check website or email carolinacorepilates@gmail.com.

Carrboro Yoga Company 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 105, Carrboro 919-525-1008 carolinayogacompany.com Fees $13-$17 for drop-in class; new students: three classes for $30.

Chapel Hill Gymnastics 7405 Rex Rd., Ste. 207, Chapel Hill 919-942-3655 chapelhillgymnastics.com Fees See website for information on programs and pricing.

Chapel Hill Pilates 400 W. Rosemary St., Unit 1002, Chapel Hill 919-698-9447 consciousstrong.com Fees Online courses available, call for prices.

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Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts 6118 Farrington Rd., Ste. J, Chapel Hill 919-489-8893 chquestcenter.com Fees $65/month; drop-ins available for cardio kickboxing and fitness program; separate martial arts school programs available.

Chapel Hill Tennis Club 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro 919-929-5248 chapelhilltennisclub.com Fees Call or email club manager Alan Rader (arader-chtc@nc.rr.com) to inquire.

Chapel Hill Training 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1003, Chapel Hill 919-636-4556 chapelhilltraining.com Fees Pay per session. Personal trainers start at $38 for half-hour, $55 for 45 minutes and $68 for an hour. Small group personal training sessions start at $16 each.

Club Pilates Chapel Hill 1800 E. Franklin St., Ste. 9, Chapel Hill 919-781-8089 clubpilates.com/chapelhill Fees Complimentary first class. Offering group classes and private instruction.

CorePower Yoga Studio 1800 E. Franklin Street, Ste. 5, Chapel Hill corepoweryoga.com Fees Opening winter 2019/2020, see website for details.

CrossFit Chapel Hill 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. AE1, Chapel Hill 919-391-7710 crossfitchapelhill.com Fees Memberships from $99-$185/month.

Fifteen percent discount for students, teachers, first responders, active military and family members. Boot Camp program $50 for the first month, $125 for additional months.

CrossFit Homeward 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-801-4348 crossfithomeward.com Fees Call for more information.

CrossFit Local 7401 Rex Rd., Unit 106, Chapel Hill 919-912-9348 crossfitlocal.com Fees Call for information.

Dogwood Studio Yoga Therapy & Therapeutic Classes 304 W. Weaver St., Ste. 203 & 205, Carrboro 910-431-5745 dogwoodstudioyoga.com Fees Group Classes, $15; Private sessions, $75/hour; discount with packages, senior rates. See website for programs and pricing.

FIT on Main 207 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-590-0892 fitonmain.com Fees Contact the studio to set up a free initial consultation and complimentary session.

Fitness Together Personal Training 605 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill 919-932-7303 fitnesstogether.com/chapelhill Fees Call for information about packages.

Fleet Feet Sports 310 E. Main St., Ste. 120, Carrboro 919-968-3338 fleetfeetcarrboro.com Fees See website for training program prices. Beginner to advanced available.

Franklin Street Yoga Center 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 410, Chapel Hill 919-929-0414 franklinstyoga.com Fees First class is free; single class for drop-in is $15 ($20, nonmember); newcomer’s special: one month for $35 and first class free.

Functional Fitness 903 Emory Dr., Chapel Hill 919-280-6706 functionalfitnessnc.com Fees One-hour private training for $50 or $35 for a half-hour.

Specializing in clients 55 years and older. First session is free.

Healing Art Yoga and Massage 1617 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill 919-264-9800 healingartyoga.com Fees $100 private yoga or massage, small classes.

Hillsborough Yoga Company 1812 Beckett’s Ridge Dr., Hillsborough 919-766-2108 carolinayogacompany.com Fees See website for prices. $13-$17 for drop-in class.

Jazzercise of Chapel Hill 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 103, Chapel Hill 919-260-3058 or cottencarter@yahoo.com bit.ly/jazzercisechapelhill Fees $69 per month for a year’s worth of unlimited classes. $79 for month-to-month. $180 for 10-class pass. $20 walk-in fee. First class is free.

Orange County Sportsplex 101 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-0339 oc-sportsplex.com Fees Enrollment, $50; monthly fee, $25$94.99.

Orangetheory Fitness Chapel Hill 104 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill 919-883-9424 chapel-hill.orangetheoryfitness.com Fees First class is free. Call for prices.

Orangetheory Fitness Chapel Hill North 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. AA, Chapel Hill 919-636-7761 chapelhillnorth.orangetheoryfitness.com Fees First class is free. Memberships vary.

Planet Fitness 201 S. Estes Dr., Ste. 200A, Chapel Hill 888-237-9005 planetfitness.com Fees See website.

Planet Fitness Hillsborough 151 Mayo St., Hillsborough 888-237-9005 planetfitness.com Fees See website.

Progression Climbing 1713 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-904-7217 climbprogression.com Fees $49/month ($39 student/youth)

memberships, $10 student/youth day pass and $13 adult day pass.

Pure Barre 608 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill 919-537-8305 or chapelhill@purebarre.com purebarre.com/nc-chapelhill Fees See website for prices. New client special is first class free and then $99 for four weeks of classes. pūrvelo 143 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-886-3603 or info@purvelochapelhill.com purvelocycle.com Fees See website.

Red Room Hot Yoga Chapel Hill North – 1848 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 919-960-6688 Southern Village – 300 Market St., 919-942-7700 redroomyoga.com Co-located with Snap Fitness Fees $125/month unlimited classes, $15 dropin; student and other discounts available.

Santosha Space Yoga & Massage 200 N. Churton St. (upstairs), Hillsborough 919-590-9494 santoshaspace.com Fees Drop-in yoga classes are $15 for 75 minutes. Massage therapy by appointment, $85 for 60 minutes, $100 for 75 minutes, $115 for 90 minutes. u

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New Millennium Fitness The Pit 121 Boone Square St., Hillsborough 919-644-2639 newmillfitthepit.com Fees $35 monthly fee with no contract.

O2 Fitness 257 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-932-7115 6118-F Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-354-3402 503-C W. Main St., Carrboro; 919-960-9910 o2fitnessclubs.com Fees Enrollment, $1-$99; monthly fee, $49-$59.

OC Gymnastics 501 Cornerstone Ct., Hillsborough 919-245-3547 ocgnc.com Fees See website for classes and prices.

WE OFFER MUCH MORE THAN 29 TENNIS COURTS AND EXCELLENT TENNIS PROGRAMMING • Brand New Fully Renovated Fitness Facility

• The Slice Bar Cafe serving up delicious treats daily

• Full Aquatics Programming and one of the largest pools in the Triangle

• Indoor Tennis - The only Club in Chapel Hill and Durham with Indoor Courts

• Summer Camps for ages 5 and up

• Platform Tennis - one of three clubs in NC with Platform Tennis

• FREE Weekly Tennis Mixers • An Awesome Calendar of Events & Pool Parties

• Pickleball • Summer Memberships also available

A staff of experts relentlessly dedicated to your family’s year-round fun at Chapel Hill Tennis Club, we live and breathe fitness.

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Snap Fitness Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill North 1848 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-960-6688 snapfitness.com Fees $44.95 for individual, see website for other tiers.

Snap Fitness Southern Village 300 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-942-7700 snapfitness.com Fees $44.95 for individual, see website for other tiers.

Thousand Petals Yoga 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 315, Chapel Hill info@thousandpetalsyoga.com thousandpetalsyoga.com Fees $17/class drop-in rate; $15 for students/ teachers/military. Discounts for multi-class passes.

TITLE Boxing Club Chapel Hill 2140 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-903-8238 titleboxingclub.com/chapel-hill-nc Fees Call for pricing. First class is free.

The Tumble Gym 610 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-942-7687 thetumblegym.com Fees Check website for classes and prices.

Train for Life 1728 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-265-4255 or info@chapelhilljiujitsu.com trainforlifenc.com Fees Memberships start at $29.95.

Triangle Yoga 930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-933-9642 triangleyoga.com Fees Check website for classes and prices.

UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill 919-966-5500 uncwellness.com Fees $56-$145/month ($56 for any UNC employee). Short-term monthly memberships are also available for students ($76) and nonstudent adults ($115). No enrollment fee.

United Tae Kwon Do Academy 102 Brewer Ln., Carrboro 919-933-7778 unitedtkd.com Fees Call for information.

YMCA Chapel Hill-Carrboro 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-442-9622 ymcatriangle.org Fees $38.50/month (ages 14-28), $48.41/ month (ages 29-64), $43.57/month (ages 65 and older).

Yoga Shala Carrboro 309 W. Weaver St., Ste. 300, Carrboro 919-704-5365 or lyndsaybahn@gmail.com yogashalacarrboro.com Fees No enrollment fee. $10-$15 drop-in/$120 monthly unlimited.

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EXTRA LAPS More options for staying active in our communities Dance/Ballet 7 Dance Centre – Instructors identify and enhance each dancer’s unique strengths through balancing self-expression with art, discipline and technique.

7dancecentre.com Ballet School of Chapel Hill – Now in its 40th year, the school offers ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary jazz, rhythm tap and fencing for students of all ages. balletschoolofchapelhill.com Bravo Academy of Dance – Students perform and compete locally – the studio is located in Chapel Hill/ Chatham County – providing a fun and loving environment for all ages and families who are interested in dance. bravoacademyofdance.com Chatham Dance Connection – The award-winning Pittsboro studio is committed to spreading joy through dance, educating students of all ages and building self-esteem and personal growth. chathamdanceconnection.com Renner Dance – Chapel Hill/Chatham County studio that offers professional instruction rooted in strong ballet technique, providing ballet training for students of all ages and skill levels. rennerdance.com Royal Grace Academy of Dance – The Chapel Hill/Chatham County studio focuses on a personal approach to students’ existing natural talents with an emphasis on the fundamental individual expression and creative movement. royalgracedance.com

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CrossFit 15-501 11552 US Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 204, Chapel Hill 919-260-2580 crossfit15-501.com Fees No enrollment fee, $135-$205/month.

FIT4MOM Locations in Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill, Carrboro 919-913-9031 chapelhill.fit4mom.com Fees $65-$125/month.

O2 Fitness 11 Cole Place, Chapel Hill 919-942-6002 o2fitnessclubs.com Fees Enrollment $1-$99; monthly fee $49-$59.

Studio A DanceArts – A multidisciplinary performing arts school in Chapel Hill that teaches students to pursue dance and arts as lifelong activities. studioadancearts.com Triangle Youth Ballet – Offers training to aspiring dancers through classes, training workshops and performance opportunities in Chapel Hill. triangleyouthballet.org Golf UNC Finley Golf Course – Designed by Tom Fazio and located in the heart of Chapel Hill off of Old Mason Farm Road, Finley offers 18 holes for every level of golfer. uncfinley.com Occoneechee Golf Club – Located in Hillsborough, the course offers many clubs and activities for golf enthusiasts, including the Occoneechee Golf Association tournament and a women’s league that plays on Thursday mornings year-round. occoneechee.com Gymnastics Chapel Hill Gymnastics – Teaches children how to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and selfconfidence through gymnastics skills and martial arts. chapelhillgymnastics.com Faulkner’s Dance & Gymnastics – Hillsborough’s only fully equipped dance and gymnastics facility offers private lessons, birthday parties, dance recitals, facility rental, summer camps, seminars and events. faulknersdanceandgym.com Lacrosse Rival Lacrosse – Chapel Hill-based organization with teams and rec leagues for boys and girls. Chapel Hill Pride has boys teams for first through sixth

PITTSBORO

Breakout Martial Arts 90 East St., Pittsboro 919-599-9191 breakoutmma.com Fees Register for a free intro lesson Mondays and Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

Duke Center for Living at Fearrington 100 Clynelish Close, Pittsboro 919-545-2133 dukefitnessfearrington.com Fees $62-$121/month; enrollment, $150-$300.

Joy of Movement 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 410, Pittsboro 919-449-8586 thejoyofmovementcm.com Fees Check website or call for information.

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Chatham Cardinals – Chatham teams and rec leagues for boys and girls pre-K through middle school. chathamcardinals.org

Running Clubs Cardinal Track Club – Offering high-quality road races that benefit community partners and promotes participation in Le Tour de Carrboro races: Four on the Fourth (Fourth of July), Carrboro 10K (October) and Gallop & Gorge 8K (Thanksgiving). cardinaltrackclub.com

Advanced travel teams: Carolina Fever, girls aged 10 to through high school, feverlax.com Carolina Team91, boys and girls, second grade through high school, carolina.team91lacrosse.com

Carolina Godiva Track Club – Founded in 1975, it hosts the Umstead Trail Marathon, winter series cross-country runs and weekly summer track meets.

Welcomes members of all ages and abilities. carolinagodiva.org

Soccer Chatham Soccer League – Recreational and competitive soccer leagues focusing on the development of the individual player through programming that challenges, a coaching staff that adheres to high standards, and affordable prices. chathamsoccerleague.org

Chapel Hill/Carrboro Pacers Youth Running Club – Youth running club for boys and girls ages 7 to 18. Runners are grouped according to their age and/or ability. ccpacers.org

graders while girls compete as the Durham/Chapel Hill Lady Panthers in first through eighth grades. rivallaxnc.com

Rainbow Soccer – Since 1972, Rainbow Soccer has offered local recreational soccer leagues for all ages, embracing soccer lovers and newbies alike. rainbowsoccer.org (co-ed teams, ages 4-14); www.chapelhilladultsoccer.org (coed teams, ages 15 and older); tagsoccer .org (all-girls teams, ages 6-11) Triangle United Soccer – Chapel Hill-based competitive youth soccer association whose mission is to provide all families a positive, healthy, progressive environment for youth development. triangleunited.org

House of Hops Run Club – Weekly routes for runners of all skill levels at House of Hops in Pittsboro. Lace up every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a 3-mile or 5-mile run at House of Hops in Pittsboro.

Walkers, strollers and dogs are welcome.

After the run, refuel with dinner from The Root Cellar and a beer.

Station Pub Runners – Meets at exactly 6:33 p.m., rain or shine, on Tuesdays at The Station in Carrboro to run routes designed for beginners to seasoned vets with 1½-, 3- and 5-mile routes available; afterward, stay for food and drinks. stationcarrboro.com/pub-run

Many leagues have organizational overlap and interleague play agreements. Check websites for more information.

Carolina Outdoor Education Center – The center, located off of Country Club Road near UNC’s campus, features several group activities that the public can enjoy, like a team-building challenge course. campusrec.unc.edu/facilities F3/FIA – F3 (men) and FIA (women) are free, member-run workout groups that meet in public spots for weekly bootcamp-style workouts. f3nation.com The Farm – Open every season for almost 50 years, this club offers a pool, tennis and family fun and serves faculty, staff and alumni of UNC. uncfarm.org Mardi Gras Bowling – As Chapel Hill’s only bowling alley, Mardi Gras boasts fun for the entire family and leagues starting in September. mardigrasbowling.com Popup Workout – Offers at least 14 classes weekly, including pilates, yoga and kids’ classes for an hourlong, fullbody workout. popupworkout.com SkipSations – This jump rope group offers classes for boys and girls, ages 5-14, beginners to advanced, through nine-week, Tuesday night sessions.

TRI SPORTS – Adult recreational sports leagues, including kickball at Ephesus Elementary School. trisportsnc.com – compiled by CC Kallam and Melanie Vidovich

Kairos Strong 523 Redbud, Pittsboro 919-434-9275 kairosstrong.com Fees $150/16 sessions; private training in addition to classes.

YMCA Chatham 287 East St., Pittsboro 919-545-9622 ymcatriangle.org/membership Fees $35/month (ages 14-28), $38/month (ages 29-64), $35/month (ages 65 and older).

Ladies Fitness Center of Pittsboro 81 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro 919-545-0099, 919-895-0671 or aburleson1@nc.rr.com ladiesfitnesspittsboro.com Fees $40/month; $7 non-member drop-in.

Yoga Garden PBO 184 East St., Pittsboro 919-533-7935 yogagardenpbo.com Fees $129 per month for up to 30 classes per month. All levels and styles, plus workshops, meditation and Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School

Snap Fitness Pittsboro 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 104, Pittsboro 919-545-0095 snapfitness.com/pittsboronc Fees $25 joining fee.

Other Sports and Workouts Bouncing Bulldogs – This world champion jump roping team is comprised of 160 boys and girls ranging from age 5 to 26. bouncingbulldogs.org

SILER CITY

Triangle Fitness Center 118 Siler Crossing, Siler City 919-663-2289 trianglefitnesscenter.com Fees $35/month; $75/three months; $140/six months; $260/year.

Zone Fitness and Tan 308 W. Raleigh St., Siler City 919-663-2213 zonefitness.net Fees $30/month; $130/six months; $230/ year. Offers SilverSneakers, Prime Fitness, Silver&Fit, Active&Fit and Optum Fitness Advantage insurance fitness programs. C H M

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Our Mission Carolina Friends School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community empowering students to think critically, creatively, and independently. We foster active exploration and quiet reflection, individual endeavor and collaborative engagement. Inspired by Quaker values — pursuit of truth, respect for all, peaceful resolution of conflict, simplicity and the call to service — we teach our children that it is possible to change the world.

Program Highlight Peaceful Schools, NC is an initiative of Carolina Friends School aiming to empower other schools to create and sustain their own healthy learning environments. Working with teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents at partner schools, Peaceful Schools works to support a healthy school climate in which all students can thrive socially and academically.

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Since 1973, Carolina Tiger Rescue has been rescuing and caring for wild cats. Through educational guided tours, we teach visitors what they can do to protect wild cats, both in captivity and in the wild. We also offer field trips, community presentations, summer camps, alternative college breaks and internships.

Katie Cannon, Education Director, explores diminishing tiger territory with summer campers.

Tasha Tiger was rescued in 2014 from derelict conditions in Alabama. She now enjoys long naps in the sun at the sanctuary, her forever home.

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Wish List Help support Project Impact through generous monetary donations. See our website for how your support helps innovative projects in the CHCCS district.

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Background Founded in 1952 as a funding mechanism to provide arts education in the Chapel Hill School district, CommunityWorx, previously known as “PTA Thrift Shop,” has been a mainstay in both Carrboro and Chapel Hill for almost seven decades, providing resources to the community through its two traditional resale retail store and partnerships with local nonprofits.

CommunityWorx also provides stable employment opportunities for underemployed and under- resourced community members.

activities within CHCCS. To date, more than $40,000 has been awarded, impacting under-resourced students in the district.

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Our Mission Duke Children’s is committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do. Most importantly, we consistently strive to make the patient experience a model of quality care through advanced treatment, compassionate support and full family participation and communication.

Our mission is to provide:

Your options for supporting Duke Children’s are as varied as the children we treat. You can give a gift today. Or, you can plan a transformational gift to underwrite research that could lead to a cure, fund a program to enhance patient quality-of-life or lay the foundation for future endeavors.

No matter which route you take, we will work with you to ensure that your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our young patients and their families.

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the North Carolina Cancer Hospital, is a public medical center that cares for residents from all 100 counties of North Carolina and several surrounding states. Five specialties at UNC Medical Center and seven at UNC Children’s Hospital were recognized as nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, as were seven sub-specialties at UNC Children’s Hospital, in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue.

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North Carolina Memorial Hospital UNC Hospitals opened in September 1952 under the name N.C. Memorial Hospital, and in 1989, the General Assembly created UNC Hospitals as a unifying organization.

North Carolina Children’s Hospital After five years of construction, the new freestanding women’s and children’s hospitals were dedicated on September 8, 2001. Working in a major referral center for children with complex conditions, the physicians provide specialty care to kids from all 100 counties in North Carolina, collaborating with community hospitals and pediatricians all across the state.

North Carolina Women’s Hospital This hospital offers a full range of health care services designed to meet women’s needs throughout their life, ranging from general obstetrics to the most advanced specialty care.

North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital The $43 million facility opened in 1995 and houses psychiatry services, research laboratories and expanded inpatient and outpatient clinics for neurology, neurosurgery and otolaryngology.

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North Carolina Cancer Hospital Opened in 2009, this hospital is the clinical home to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Physicians treat all types of cancer, providing multidisciplinary programs for most, giving patients the benefit of medical specialists in one place, often in one visit.

UNC Hospitals is located at 101 Manning Dr. You can reach the hospital by calling 984-974-1000. To learn more, visit unchealthcare.org.

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus An extension of the UNC Medical Center, this addition to UNC Hospitals is located in nearby Hillsborough and focuses on many elective surgical programs such as joint replacement, spine, ophthalmology, urology and benign gynecology, as well as general surgery.

Chatham Hospital A 25-bed critical access hospital located in Siler City, Chatham Hospital has received 12 consecutive five-star ratings for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The 10-bed emergency department provides care for more than 1,200 adults and children each month.

UNC Chatham Park Medical Office One of the first components of the upcoming Chatham Park community, this complex in Chatham County combines services from Chatham Hospital, UNC Physicians Network and UNC Medical Center. Services include Chatham Imaging Services at Pittsboro, Chatham Rehabilitation Services at Pittsboro, UNC Hospitals Laboratory at Pittsboro, UNC Family Medicine at Pittsboro, UNC Rheumatology at Pittsboro, UNC Specialty Care at Pittsboro and UNC Hospitals Therapeutic Infusion Center at Pittsboro.

The SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care The first of its kind in Pittsboro, the home located on Roundtree Way stretches 11,000 square feet and includes a meditation space and 10 private rooms with individual outdoor patios, among other amenities. Funded in part by State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation and named after retired UNC School of Medicine faculty member Dr. Jim Bryan and his wife Betsy, the facility opened in September 2016. u

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Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist and recognized leader in dermatology. She is known for her expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology as well as her warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth personality. Dr. Adigun has assembled a team of top notch, dermatology trained professionals offering the latest in technology and treatments. There is a reason DLC has been voted Best of Chapel Hill every year since she opened the doors! It’s simple, DLC treats everyone like family!

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Every year, the UNC School of Dentistry hosts a Give Kids A Smile Day, providing free dental care, health education and activities to school children from around the region.

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or the 10th straight year, Chapel Hill Magazine commissioned a peer-to-peer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following rankings are the result.

Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to, other than yourself?”

The Chapel Hill area is well-served by the dental community: Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this town their home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?

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The topDentists list for Chapel Hill is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized thirdparty firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Georgia. The list is excerpted from the 2019 topDentistsTM list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 40 years experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals.

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DAVID E. FROST, DDS, MS Dr. Frost is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University and dental graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Fellow. Dr. Frost is board certified and has served as President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southeastern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and of the Board of Directors of Health Volunteers Overseas. He has volunteered and led surgical groups in Nepal, India, Chile, Peru, Cuba and Vietnam. Dr. Frost served as National Civilian Consultant to the Surgeon General for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for the US Air Force. He has published over sixty scientific articles and books and is on the editorial board of two major journals.

DEBRA M. SACCO, DMD, MD Dr. Sacco is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one year internship in general surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interests encompass orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone graft reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis for implant therapy. Dr. Sacco is board certified and has been an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She lectures at the UNC School of Denistry in their physical diagnosis course.

BRIAN VANDERSEA, DDS Dr. Vandersea earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his dental degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, Dr. Vandersea completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Currently he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC, and is a consultant oral surgeon for the Duke University athletic department. Dr. Vandersea’s clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and facial trauma. He has collaborated with several of his OMSA colleagues to publish chapters in multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

ANDREW T. RUVO, DMD, MD Dr. Ruvo received his undergraduate degree from Penn State, his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC and from that experience developed a wide range of clinical interests including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, and oral rehabilitation through dental implants. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ruvo has authored and co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with some of his OMSA colleagues and contributes to the education of future dentists through lectures at the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruvo is married to his college sweetheart, who has supported him throughout his academic and professional journey, and together they enjoy raising their four beautiful daughters.

ADAM D. SERLO, DMD, MD Dr. Serlo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Serlo then completed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. During his training he received his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery internship. Dr. Serlo’s interests include orthognathic surgery, pathology, bone grafting, dental implants and facial trauma. Dr. Serlo serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

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Laura A. Collatz Enchanting Smiles Family Dentistry 360 West St., Ste. 100, Pittsboro 919-542-2712; enchantingsmilesdentistry.com Angela G. Ellis Ellis Family Dentistry 120 Conner Dr., Ste. 201, Chapel Hill 919-960-0155; ellisdentistry.com Dennis W. Ellis Ellis General Dentistry 88 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 190, Chapel Hill 919-968-9806; dennisellisdds.com James P. Furgurson Chapel Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 150, Chapel Hill 919-213-9767; chapelhilldds.com Mandy Ghaffarpour Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry 104 N. Elliott Rd., Ste. C, Chapel Hill 919-942-7163; studiogdentist.com Carol L. Haggerty UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com Credle A. Harris Chapel Hill Dental Group 1721 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-967-9291; teethpeople.com

Jerre L. Kennedy Atkins Dentistry 50130 Governors Dr., Chapel Hill 919-537-8337; 1dentist-chapel-hill.com

Andrew T. Ruvo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-929-2196; omsanc.com

David E. McGlohon Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry 104 N. Elliott Rd., Ste. C, Chapel Hill 919-942-7163; studiogdentist.com

Debra M. Sacco Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-929-2196; omsanc.com

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Adam D. Serlo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-929-2196; omsanc.com

Bilal Saib Chapel Hill Advanced Dentistry 400 Market St., Ste. 220, Chapel Hill 919-933-3388; chapelhilladvanceddentistry.com Allen D. Samuelson UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3866; uncdentists.com Tamara C. Samuelson Susanne Jackson Dentistry 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 180, Chapel Hill 919-968-9874; susannejacksondds.com Laura D. Tawil Parkway Dental Center 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-636-9717; briarchapeldentist.com Keith A. Taylor 110 Banks Dr., Chapel Hill 919-942-5652; keithtaylordds.com Frederick H. Vohwinkel Jr. 143 Chatham Downs Dr., Ste. 301, Chapel Hill 919-933-9191 Andrew J. Wagoner 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-968-9697; wagonerdds.com Joel M. Wagoner 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-968-9697; wagonerdds.com

HOSPITAL DENTISTRY Lauren L. Patton UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3866; uncdentists.com

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David E. Frost Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-929-2196; omsanc.com

Susanne P. Jackson Susanne Jackson Dentistry 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 180, Chapel Hill 919-968-9874; susannejacksondds.com

David L. Hill, Jr. Chapel Hill Implant and Oral Surgery Center 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 120, Chapel Hill 919-238-9961; chapelhilloralsurgery.com

Jeffrey R. Kennedy Chapel Hill Dental Group 1721 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-967-9291; teethpeople.com

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Brian Vandersea Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110, Chapel Hill 919-929-2196; omsanc.com

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Valerie A. Murrah UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com Ricardo J. Padilla UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

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T. Lenise Clifton Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 310, Chapel Hill 919-933-1007; cliftonandmauney.com Barbara T. Hershey Hershey Orthodontics 1525 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-493-7554 hersheyorthodontics.com Gavin C. Heymann Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 1506 E. Franklin St., Ste. 304, Chapel Hill 919-493-4911 smithandheymann.com Julie H. Mol Southern Village Orthodontics 400 Market St., Ste. 220, Chapel Hill 919-260-4269 molorthodontics.com Tung Nguyen UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3933; uncdentists.com Tammy R. Severt Severt Smiles 101 Conner Dr., Ste. 401, Chapel Hill 919-929-2365; severtsmiles.com

PEDIATRIC AND ORTHODONTIC DENTISTRY Lorne D. Koroluk UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

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Kimon Divaris UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com Annelise C. Hardin Southern Village Pediatric Dentistry 410 Market St., Ste. 430, Chapel Hill 919-967-2773; svpediatricdentistry.com Jessica Y. Lee UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

Charles U. Mauney Jr. Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 310, Chapel Hill 919-933-1007; cliftonandmauney.com Rocio B. Quinonez UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

Avni C. Rampersaud Chapel Hill Pediatric Dentistry 205 Sage Rd., Ste. 202, Chapel Hill 919-929-0489; bigsmiles4kids.com Kevin Ricker Chatham Pediatric Dentistry 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 120, Chapel Hill 919-391-3813; chathampediatricdentistry.com J. Tim Wright UNC School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

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Craig Dorion North Carolina Periodontics & Implant Center 920 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-636-3091; ncimplantcenter.com Timothy W. Godsey Chapel Hill Periodontics & Implants 150 Providence Rd., Ste. 200, Chapel Hill 919-968-1778; chapelhillperio.com Waka Kadoma North Carolina Periodontics & Implant Center 920 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-636-3091; ncimplantcenter.com Arnold T. McClain 601 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 216, Chapel Hill 919-537-9774; gumsandimplants.org Antonio Moretti UNC Adams School of Dentistry 919-537-3939; uncdentists.com

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‘yes, and ...’

An improv troupe provides an outlet for those who may have ‘forgotten how to play’ by michael mcelroy

photography by beth mann

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n a video conference call, an instructor told the Echoes that he’d been hoping to see creatures emerge from the cadaver they had created together. Soon after recounting this memory to her compatriots, one of the Echoes gnarled herself into a troll and pouted aloud that a baby was too ugly to eat.

For the Echoes, improv is serious business.

They are a six-member performance troupe that follows a style of improvisation called J.T.S. Brown, which was created by the actor Craig Cackowski in Chicago and relies on “dream logic,” “physical transformation” and “group mind.”

The style fits them well.

Many of the members have retired from successful and demanding careers and all but one are older than 50. But this is no hobby for them.

Their rehearsals are focused and physical, and they have performed at comedy theater The PIT Chapel Hill and across the state. In summer 2019, they did a gig in Richmond, Virginia.

Carolyn Cole, a retired educator and psychiatric social worker, founded the group in January 2018, but had long found improv intriguing. She has taken classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York and at The Second City in Chicago and teaches them through Duke adult education programs and at The PIT. But she started her own team to intensify her progress.  178

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The Echoes, an improvisational troupe: Anne Deloria, the group’s movement teacher, Von Hill, Jennifer Van Vickle, Kim Andrews, Carol Machuca, Barbara Grubb and Carolyn Cole, the founder.

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The techniques and particulars of improv are “refreshing,” Carolyn says.

And liberating.

“I will always be an older woman in any scripted piece,” she says, “but in improv, I can be a child, I can be a man. It’s wide open. There is just a pleasure and joy to be in as many shoes as I want to be in. I can be ageless.”

At the troll rehearsal in June 2019, this free range is clear. The dreamscapes the team creates are often funny – at one point multiple trolls joined the debate over whether the ugly baby was inedible until another walked up and rendered it moot, “It was delicious.”

And it can be stripped bare and disturbing: Barbara Grubb, a former ABOVE Jennifer Van Vickle, Carolyn Cole and Barbara Grubb play trolls.

BELOW Anne Deloria teaches the group the subtleties of movement. art curator with an expressive face, becomes a grandmother whispering It “changed my sense of humor,” she says. “It made me realize how her secret glee that the Earth is warming: “It’s a little scary what will serious I am,” a metric understandable given that she often had to tell happen to the grandkids,” she says, creeping around the stage. “But I her patients that they had cancer. “The levity [on stage] gave a really nice like it warm – because my bones creak in the cold.” contrast” to her life, she says.

In every imagining, the Echoes fully commit to the moment and to It’s a recurring theme among the members: Improv’s lessons extend one another. To do otherwise would be a betrayal. beyond the stage.

Kim Andrews, who in her career helped train corporate leaders Von Hill, who works in communications for a nonprofit that helps in instructional design, joined the Echoes in 2018, but has been teach boating skills, says that when she turned 50 a few years ago, she improvising for more than 11 years. She, like Carolyn, has taught felt an urge “to do things that scared me.” A colleague told her about improv classes at Duke’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. improv classes, and Von thought that certainly applied.

The benefits, she says, have particular resonance for people 50 “I had to push myself out the door every week for that first class,” she and older, whose experience lets them says, “but it was like I found my draw from a deep creative spring. people.”

“There’s no script in life either,” she The classes made her more says, “and we know these people,” she confident. says of the characters they create on “Being on stage and being stage. “We’ve been these people,” and authentic scared me,” she says. it is “fun to be able to laugh at them.

“It sounds ridiculous to me As we get older we get so serious, we now, but at the time, I was forget how to play.” afraid to be vulnerable. We Jennifer Van Vickle, who retired don’t ever show our real face to recently as a diagnostic radiologist, people,” she says. agreed, saying that improv freed her “Sometimes fiction is more from the necessary restrictions of her true than reality.”  profession.

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Nearly all members slightly reserved energy, expressed the art’s sustaining bent down behind the resonance, especially, “Yes, and group to start a scene. … ,” its sacred tenet. Whatever She began to push a partner throws at you, you through the tangle of accept it and build on it. “No,” arms and legs like a child is a curse on the improv stage. lost in woods acrawl with “Yes, and ... ,” also serves life witches. “Let me out,” in general. she says over and over, “It makes you a much straining against the legs better listener,” Von says. and arms and hands “Saying ‘yes’ really just means and bodies that, at least you aren’t coming into a for the moment, had conversation with your own become thick vines and agenda. It means that you just trees. surrender yourself to whatever The Echoes work well and laugh easily together. After a recent performance, Carolyn says, “That’s beautiful,” audience members complimented them on their “group mind.” is in the moment and accept Anne Deloria, the whatever is there.” group’s movement Kim agrees. “It’s about trusting the other team members,” she says, coach, says when the scene is over. “It doesn’t have to be fancy,” she “and whatever happens, you just deal with it, try to make eye contact says. “You just want to think of dimensions you can hold. Because you and just keep working together.” don’t know how long the scene is going to last.”

Near the end of the rehearsal, the group moved around the space The Echoes mill around for a moment, laughing together, resetting and froze in a tight, multi-layered tableau like a human forest. Carol their focus. “OK,” Carolyn says, “let’s do it again and see what Machuca, the only Echo younger than50 and with a focused but happens.” C H M

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Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%.

Medicare Certified Yes; rehab on-site Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737; croasdailevillage.org THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Celebrating 27 years of community, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Durham. Homes, cottages, apartments – each offer spacious, contemporary living with access to a range of amenities coupled with wellness. At The Forest, residents discover a retirement that is as varied, engaging and multi-faceted as you are. The Forest strives to strengthen the community and organizations that enrich the lives of Durham residents.

Entrance Fee Range $92,345 – $561,705 Monthly Fee Range $3,110 – $7,240 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping, and some health-related services. Healthrelated services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.

Refund Options The Forest retains $10,000 of each person’s entry fee as a health care reserve. The remaining balance of the entry fee, the residence fee, is refundable based on the following plan: 2% of the Residence Fee accrues to The Forest at Duke each month.

The refund decreases to zero over 50 months.

50% and 90% Entry Fee Plans are offered.

Please contact the Sales & Marketing Team for current pricing and eligibility.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome.

Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258; forestduke.org u

Twin Lakes Community It’s not summer camp or a cruise ship vacation. It’s an intentional community.

Where independence is treasured. And, the transition isn’t about what you give up , but what you gain. With neighbors who understand where you are in life.

And a staff who does, too. A community where people of all types thrive, living a life that matters. It’s all right here.

Live, learn and grow at a place where community comes first.

A division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, North Carolina

BURLINGTON NC • 336-538-1572 • twinlakescomm.org

Home is where my friends are.

Oh, that feeling of camaraderie, to laugh with good neighbors and friends. At Croasdaile Village, folks enjoy relaxed senior living steeped in easy fellowship and social activity. Wherever you’re from, you’re always welcome here.

Call (866) 919-3621 to schedule a personal visit and hear about our campus expansion.

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GALLOWAY RIDGE AT FEARRINGTON 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Crafted with heart, soul and Southern charm, Galloway Ridge is a secure, health-conscious lifestyle destination. The 50-acre campus is just south of Chapel Hill and adjacent to Fearrington Village, an 1,100-acre planned community, offering miles of trails and sidewalks. Jordan Lake and the Haw River are just a short distance away for outdoor enthusiasts. Galloway Ridge’s main building includes 248 independent living apartments, library and business center, living room, Chapin Auditorium, Weathersfield Café, Bistro Dining Room, Camellia Fine Dining Room, Belties Lounge, billiards room, Players Lounge, a movie theater with stadium seating, art studio, woodworking shop, multiple meeting spaces and conference room. Medicarecertified health care center The Arbor is connected to the main building and offers 91 private rooms for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The residents of the 52 independent living villas have a short walk to all of the amenities of the main building.

The Galloway Ridge WellPlex allows residents to maintain their optimal level of health and well-being. It includes the Duke Center for Living, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, Duke Primary Care and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation. For on-campus primary care services, residents can choose between UNC Health Care within the main building or Duke Primary Care in the WellPlex. Residents and staff volunteer thousands of hours each year to local agencies and partnerships.

Entrance Fee Range $222,000 – $1,479,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,077 – $7,160 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing.

Little or no additional fees required as one moves from one level of care to another.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund.

Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not TimeSensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum age 62 Contact Information 919-545-2647; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $65,000 – $367,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,445 – $4,454 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.

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Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 58) Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $360,000 – $840,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,000 – $6,700; Second Person Fee – $1,410 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract.

Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory support. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.

Refund Options Entrance fee 100% refundable Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Yes Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstonerla.org; searstone.com SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and some health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then is available at a discounted rate.

Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% per month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% per month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has passed.

Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-848-7000; springmoor.org TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington An intentional community that draws people from all over the country, but all residents have at least one thing in common: They want to have a well-rounded life surrounded by people who are engaged and living purposefully. More than 550 people in independent living enjoy

the 218-acre community and all the amenities that create a lifestyle where people of all types thrive. In addition to the spacious campus, this is a unique CCRC: there’s no mandatory meal plan; Twin Lakes offers comparably lower fees; and the neighborhoods are filled with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $395,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,533 – $2,914 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only Refund Options 30-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only).

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington The Village at Brookwood’s intimate size allows the building of strong friendships.

Residents can participate in a full array of physical activities that promote healthy living, feed their competitive spirit with fun games and mental challenges, de-stress with their favorite hobby or just relax. The community prides itself on its dining including two newly renovated options: the Edith Street Café and Lakeside Dining, plus a brand new bistro.

What could be better than an engaging conversation with friends over a delicious meal prepared by the executive chef while the dining staff tends to your every need?

Entrance Fee Range $92,800 – $536,300 Monthly Fee Range $2,189 – $4,287 Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a 58% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, limited bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months. 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but can help with costs related to Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Care for Fee-forService or LifeCare plans Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org u

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WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $58,000 – $233,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,276 – $3,284 for independent living; $3,642 – $6,014 with health-related services Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for the entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for a specified number of days.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, pro-rated refund available.

Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55) Contact Information 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee $5,000 Monthly Fee Range Independent living: $4,300– $4,475/one bedroom; $4,600 – $5,000/two bedroom; cottages: $5,400 – $5,700 Contract Options Independent Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month rental with 60-day move-out notice. Assisted Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month rental with 14-day move-out notice.

Refund Options 60-day notice to terminate independent living lease Medicare Certified No, except for therapy services Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted if the resident meets the criteria of the policy Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-401-0100; atriasouthpointwalk.com BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee $3,000 – First month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $3,550 – $3,950 Contract Options Sign a year lease, but can give 60-day notice to leave Refund Options Non-refundable Medicare Certified Therapy services are covered by Medicare Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted for personal care and veterans benefits Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@ bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com

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DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $2,750 – $4,250 Monthly Fee Range $2,299–$3,999 on single occupancy, second-person fee Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living.

Medicare Certified No medical services included Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,850 – $4,700 Monthly Fee Range $2,244 – $4,599 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. No buy-in fees.

Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months Medicare Certified No medical services included Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING 25 Rectory St., Pittsboro Entrance Fee $2,750 per person Monthly Fee Range $2,750/one bedroom, $3,500/two bedroom Second Person Fee $750 Contract Options None. Requires one month’s notice prior to moving out.

Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not accepted Minimum Age 65 Contact Information 919-545-0149 or 919-548-7538; kirby@silver-thread.com and silver-thread.com

POST-ACUTE CONTINUING CARE SYSTEMS HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER 1417 W. Pettigrew St., Durham Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required Monthly Fee Call for pricing Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term, assisted living or respite stays Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Minimum Age N/A Contact Information 919-286-7705; admissions@hillcrestnc.com HILLCREST RALEIGH AT CRABTREE VALLEY 3830 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required Monthly Fee Call for pricing

Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term or respite stays Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Minimum Age N/A Contact Information 919-781-4900; admissions@hillcrestraleighnc.com

H O M E H E A LT H HILLCREST HOME HEALTH OF THE TRIANGLE 1000 Bear Cat Way, Ste. 104, Morrisville Personal care, respite care in-home support and companionship Contact Information 919-468-1204 Outpatient Therapy & Wellness HILLCREST THERAPY & WELLNESS 4215 University Dr., Ste. B2, Durham Physical therapy, specialty treatments, wellness services Contact Information 919-627-6700 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF CHAPEL HILL 1602 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee None. No application or deposit fee.

Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options All inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term, assisted living or respite stays Refund Options Refunds for any days not used Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but accepted Contact Information 919-967-1418; shcofchapelhill.com; admission.chapelhill@signaturehealthcarellc.com

55+ COMMUNITIES CAROLINA ARBORS BY DEL WEBB 3055 Del Webb Arbors Dr., Durham Price Range of Houses See website Number of Units 1,256 Resale Status New and resale Average Size of Houses 1,100 – 2,600 sq. ft.

Amenities Included 37,000-square-foot clubhouse, lifestyle director, fitness center, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool Sales Contact 877-266-0297, carolinaarbors@ delwebb.com; delwebb.com/carolinaarbors CAROLINA PRESERVE 115 Allforth Place, Cary Awarded the Community Excellence Award by the Community Association Institute.

Price Range of Houses high-$200s – low-$500s Number of Units 1,360 Resale Status Resale only Average Size of Houses 1,200 – 3,500 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Tennis courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse, access to Town of Cary Greenway Contact 919-467-7837; cpamberly.net

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CORBINTON LIVING 680 Market House Way, Hillsborough Price Range of Houses low-$300s – mid-$400s Number of Units 70 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,600 – 2,100 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, walking trail, dog park, community gardens, yard maintenance, exterior home maintenance Sales Contact Julie Amos, 919-260-6348; corbintonliving.com; info@corbintonliving.com

ENCORE AT BRIAR CHAPEL 117 Boone St., Chapel Hill Play, mingle and live your way in Encore

by David Weekley Homes. Exclusively for residents 55 and older, Encore offers mainstory living plans with expanded outdoor living areas for entertaining, wellness-inspired design features and yard maintenance. Encore residents can enjoy the privacy of designated amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, firepits and fitness facility, along with Briar Chapel’s clubhouse, water park, sports courts, 20+ parks and 24 miles of trails.

THE COURTYARDS AT ANDREWS CHAPEL 1007 Havenwood Ln., Durham Price Range of Houses mid-$300s – low-$500s Number of Units 120 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,500 – 4,000 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Large clubhouse, outdoor saltwater swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, pavilion Sales Contact Kaylee Daum, 919-289-5784; epconcommunities.com

Price Range of Houses mid-$300s – high-$400s Number of Units 185 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,600 – 3,200 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Briar Chapel amenities, clubhouse with exclusive fitness center, outdoor pool, fire pits, bocce ball, yoga room and meeting area Sales Contact 919-659-1562; davidweekleyhomes.com u

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THE COURTYARDS AT O’KELLY CHAPEL 1601 Vineyard Mist Dr., Cary Price Range of Houses high-$400s – low-$500s Number of Units 149 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 2,000 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, access to American Tobacco Trail Sales Contact Kaylee Daumm, 919-289-5759; epconcommunities.com CREEKSIDE AT BETHPAGE 36511 Crown Pkwy., Durham Price Range of Houses mid-$200s – mid-$500s Number of Units 410 homes built, 665 total.

Resale Status New only Avg. Size of Houses 1,300 – 2,500 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Recreation/fitness center, yoga studio, art & pottery room, community garden, resort-style pool, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, dog park Sales Contact 919-551-3515; creeksideatbethpage.com

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A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

SENIOR RESOURCES CHATHAM COUNTY Chatham County Council on Aging & Eastern Chatham Senior Center 365 N.C. Hwy. 87 N., Pittsboro chathamcouncilonaging.org 919-542-4512 Western Chatham Senior Center 112 Village Lake Rd., Siler City 919-742-3975 ORANGE COUNTY Jerry M. Passmore Senior Center 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-245-2015 Robert and Pearl Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-2070 Aging Helpline 919-968-2087 Senior Games 919-245-2020 Volunteer Connect 55+ 919-245-4241

Can your retirement home be your dream home?

When it comes to retirement living, Carolina Meadows offers more.

Here, you’ll find beautiful homes that are personally customized for you to your taste, vibrant surroundings, diverse dining options and endless opportunities for the mind, body and spirit.

L IVE MORE FENDOL FARMS MANORS 1003 White Bark Ln., Durham Price Range of Houses low-$300s – low-$500s Number of Units 500 units Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 2,000 – 2,700 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickleball, community garden, dog park, walking trails Contact 919-337-9420; lennar.com/new-homes/north-carolina/raleigh/ durham/fendol-farms

M OR E COM F O R T. “We have enjoyed living at Carolina Meadows from the first day we moved into our spacious villa.

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COHOUSING Elderberry 60 Elderberry Ln., Rougemont Price Range of Houses low to mid-$200s Number of Units 18 Resale Status Resale only Average Size of Houses 700 – 1200 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Self-developed, community-oriented cohousing, hiking trails, community garden Sales Contact Mary Bennett, 919-482-4222, mbkbennett@gmail.com; elderberrycohousing.com Village Hearth 1000 Infinity Rd., Durham Price Range of Houses high-$200s – low-$400s Number of Units 28 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 660 – 1,200 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Self-developed, community-oriented, large common house, clustered accessible homes on 15 acres, walking trails, community garden Contact 561-714-8009; villagehearthcohousing.com C H M

SCHOOLS TOP ROW: Bridget Kelley (Carrboro High School), Aubrey Bowers (Carrboro High School), Anna Grace Komada (East Chapel Hill High School), Amit Parikh (Chapel Hill High School) and Carolina Guerrero.

BOTTOM ROW: Isaac Hernandez Cruz, Alejandra Martinez, Molly Zimmermann (Chapel Hill High School) and Jimena Hernandez Cruz.

Joan White, along with son Eric White and daughter-in-law Charlotte White, co-founded SKJAJA, named for her daughter, Kim, and Kim’s family: Scott, Kim, Josh, Ashley, Jessica and Adam.

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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS (OCS) 200 E. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-8126 • orangecountyfirst.com • Graduation rate: 90.05% • Beginning in 2018, New Hope Elementary School started offering a Dual Language and Global Leadership Program for students in kindergarten. For the 2019-2020 school year, the program now includes kindergarten and first grade.

• 1:1 Technology Initiative ensures students of all grades have a Chromebook or iPad.

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TOTAL STUDENTS 7,371 AVERAGE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

ELEMENTARY 458 MIDDLE 588 HIGH 1,180

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CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS (CHCCS)

750 S. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill • 919-967-8211 • chccs.org • U.S. News and World Report ranked East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill High School and Carrboro High School as the No. 6, No. 9 and No. 13 high schools in North Carolina, respectively, in 2018.

• Graduation rate: 90.3% • Dual Language Programs: Carrboro Elementary School and Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, Spanish; Glenwood Elementary School, Mandarin.

• 43% of CHCCS teachers hold advanced degrees.

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Pamela Baldwin began her tenure as superintendent in April 2017. She has enjoyed a successful career in public education spanning more than 18 years in North Carolina. Prior to joining CHCCS, she served as superintendent of Asheville City Schools, assistant superintendent of Scotland County Schools, and director of teaching and learning for Currituck County Schools.

TOTAL STUDENTS 12,239 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Monique Felder started as superintendent on Nov. 1, 2019. Her career in public education has spanned more than 25 years in Maryland and Tennessee. Most recently, she served as chief academic officer for the Metro Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee.

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CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

369 West St., Pittsboro, 919-542-3626 • chatham.k12.nc.us • Graduation rate: 88.4% • Dual-language programs available at Siler City Elementary School, North Chatham Elementary School, Chatham Middle School, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School and JordanMatthews High School.

• Chatham School of Science & Engineering is a high school (grades 9-12) that offers STEM-focused academics and early associate’s degrees through Central Carolina Community College.

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Derrick D. Jordan became superintendent of Chatham County Schools on March 6, 2014.

Dr. Jordan joined Chatham County Schools in 2008 as its director of secondary education. A former middle and high school English teacher, Dr. Jordan was a high school principal in Eastern North Carolina prior to arriving in Chatham County.

Dr. Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree in English from North Carolina Central University, a master’s degree in school administration from East Carolina University and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy from UNC, where he was elected as a Barbara L. Jackson Scholar by the faculty.

TOTAL STUDENTS 9,350 AVERAGE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

ELEMENTARY 394 MIDDLE 278 HIGH 939 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

K - 2ND 19 3RD - 4TH 21 5TH - 6TH 22 7TH - 8TH 21

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Central Carolina is a public, two-year college that serves residents of Chatham County and two adjacent counties, Harnett and Lee. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) has full-service campuses in Pittsboro, Sanford (Lee County, 15 miles south of Pittsboro) and Lillington (Harnett County, 25 miles south of Apex).

Annual tuition at CCCC is $1,941.

CCCC offers more than 150 degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Launched in 2019, the Chatham County Promise program provides two years of full tuition and fee relief at CCCC for qualified graduates of any Chatham County high school.

CCCC offers unique programs such as Laser & Photonics Technology, Veterinary Medical Technology, Automotive Restoration and Motorcycle Mechanics.

The college serves approximately 6,500 credential-seeking students through its on-site and distance-learning programs.

84% average course success rate in Fall 2018.

CCCC students achieved a 90% or higher pass rate on 2018 licensure testing for first-time test takers in Basic Law Enforcement, Cosmetology Apprentice, Practical Nursing and Veterinary Medical Technology.

In the past six years, 1,646 students earned a high school credential from CCCC’s College and Career Readiness program.

A total of 2,344 firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police and correctional officers received continuing education training through CCCC’s Public Safety program in 2018.

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DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Durham Tech opened its Orange County Campus (OCC) in Hillsborough more than a decade ago. Here are some fast facts on the school: • •

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Durham Tech offers more than 100 degree & certificate programs.

Durham Tech is home to two medical programs unique in North Carolina: its Opticianry training program and its Anesthesia Technology program.

Durham Tech students average close to a 90% first-time pass rate in licensure and certification tests.

Tuition is about one-third the cost of local public universities.

Total volunteer service hours 2018-2019: 4,000.

Value of civic engagement by Durham Tech faculty, staff and students: $101,720.

In the 2018-2019 school year, Durham Tech Corporate Education partnered with 34 companies and organizations, including manufacturers, health care providers, construction firms and companies in information technology and life sciences to provide training and continuing education to more than 2,000 employees.

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equip students academically, socially, physically

Focus Partnering with families of children from

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childhood, celebrate independence, and support

Total Enrollment 1,550 (approx.)

children as they learn and grow through play.

Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1

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Yearly Tuition $11,135 - $15,135

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Student/Faculty Ratio Infant: 4:1; Toddler: 5:1; Age

1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190 bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 160 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $6,889; Middle, $7,596 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER Durham locations: 2352 So-Hi Dr.; 4 UNC-TV Dr.; 1012 Slater Rd.; 4205 Capitol St. 919-686-0080 brighthorizons.com Focus Empowering children from infancy to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Growing young readers, scientists, artists and explorers who are engaged and curious. Programs invite children to approach academics with skills, confidence and a drive for excellence.

Grades Infants-Pre-K Total Enrollment Varies per location.

Student/Faculty Ratio Varies per location.

Yearly Tuition Varies per location.

CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040 camelotacademy.org Focus Individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 135 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition $10,900 (K), $13,350 (Grades 1-4), $14,850 (Grades 5-7), $15,850 (Grades 8-12).

Award and merit scholarships available.

Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit; $50 application fee.

2: 9:1; Age 3: 10:1; Ages 4-5: 10:1 CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL

Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment

4809 Friends School Rd., Durham

status; Half-day, three-quarter or full-day options.

919-383-6602

Special Requirements None.

cfsnc.org Focus A vibrant and inclusive learning community

CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

inspired by Quaker values that empowers students

3707 Garrett Rd., Durham

to think critically, creatively and independently.

919-354-8000

Grades Pre-K-12

cressetchristian.org

Total Enrollment 500

Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to

Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 in Early School; 9:1 in

educate, nurture and help shape their character

Lower, Middle and Upper

in a Christ-centered environment grounded in the

Yearly Tuition See website for tuition ranges by

truth of God’s word.

unit; adjusted tuition available.

Grades Infant-Grade 12

Special Requirements Campus visits welcome,

Total Enrollment 210

with both individual and group informational tours

Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower

available. Application process includes a student

School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1

visit. Contact admission@cfsnc.org for additional

Yearly Tuition $8,000-$10,500

info.

Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.

CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary

DUKE SCHOOL

919-677-3873

3716 Erwin Rd., Durham

caryacademy.org

919-416-9420

Focus A college preparatory school integrating

dukeschool.org

the best of traditional education with new and

Focus A project-based school that inspires

emerging technologies.

learners to boldly and creatively shape their future.

Grades 6-12

Grades Age 3-Grade 8

Total Enrollment 775

Total Enrollment 485

Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1

Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1

Yearly Tuition $24,800; $2,350 new student fee

Yearly Tuition Check website for details.

Special Requirements Entrance exam,

Special Requirements Admissions application,

student visit/interview, transcripts, teacher

student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit

recommendations.

and tour. 

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Dr. Ayize Sabater took over as head of school for Willow Oak Montessori’s Children’s House and Charter School in 2019.

EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill

DURHAM ACADEMY

DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL

919-967-1858

Preschool and Lower School,

1004 N. Mangum St., Durham

emersonwaldorf.org

3501 Ridge Rd., Durham

919-680-3790

Focus Encourages and promotes independent

Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham

durhamnativity.org

thinking and social responsibility, as well as

Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham

Focus Provides a learning environment for

academic and artistic excellence.

919-493-5787

eligible boys, supporting them in their personal,

Grades Pre-K-12

da.org

social, moral and intellectual development,

Total Enrollment 250

Focus Strives to provide an education that

and positioning them to be successful at an

Student/Faculty Ratio K, 8:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1

will enable students to live moral, happy and

independent college preparatory high school.

Yearly Tuition $6,650-$19,375

productive lives.

Grades 5-8

Special Requirements Meeting with parents and

Grades Pre-K-12

Total Enrollment 60

child, plus classroom visit.

Total Enrollment 1,228

Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1

Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

Yearly Tuition None.

EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY

Yearly Tuition $15,550-$26,935 (not including

Special Requirements Open house.

1415 Holloway St., Durham

activity fees)

empoweredmindsacademy.com

Special Requirements Assessment or entrance

Focus Learner-driven community where children

exam, which varies by grade level. Interview

cherish freedom and take responsibility for their

required for grades 9-12.

experiences. African-centered content and culture

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Our community runs on it.

CURIOSITY, THAT IS.

At Cary Academy, we challenge our students to be enthusiastically inquisitive: to seek adventure, revel in curiosity, follow passions, broaden worldviews, take risks, and try new things.

With our diverse and inclusive community, there is no shortage of different voices with which to collaborate, share new ideas, or get a different perspective. We’d love to add yours.

You belong here. Apply at caryacademy.org/admissions.

Financial aid and first consideration deadlines are January 17, 2020 for the 2020/2021 academic year and mid-January 2021 (exact date TBD) for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Bus transportation is available.

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are valued and practiced. Children discover their gifts, their passions and their purpose, and are active participants in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning real-world apprenticeships and taking deep dives into subjects through hands-on challenges and projects.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 16 Student/Teacher Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500; $250 annual registration fee.

Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.

GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a Biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 59 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K, $5,582; Grades 1-5, $6,700; Grades 6-8, $6,946; Early Learning Center (weekly): Age 2, $189; Age 3-4, $176.

Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child.

HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139 hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education.

Grades Junior K-Grade 9 Total Enrollment 115 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Phonics (JK/K), $5,000; Grammar, $6,000; Logic/Rhetoric, $6,500.

Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour with classroom observations, application, academic screening and family interview.

HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464 hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through half-day school, tutoring and summer programs.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $20,410; Grades 9-12 may choose to enroll for two hours ($15,790) or one hour ($11,670).

Special Requirements Application and interview required.  St. Thomas More Catholic School Principal Darrell Fulford calls parent volunteer Charlotte Gage (left) “a positive force who works with integrity and love for her school community.”

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HOPE CREEK ACADEMY

Special Requirements The director offers

MI ESCUELITA SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL

4723 Erwin Rd., Durham

individual family tours weekday mornings at 9:30

405-B Smith Level Rd., Chapel Hill

919-932-0360

beginning in October for the following school year.

919-969-7949

hopecreekacademy.org

miescuelitanc.org

Focus Provides structure without rigidity

LEGACY ACADEMY

Focus To create an integrated community by

for special needs students who struggle in a

515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill

providing high-quality educational programs that

traditional environment.

919-929-7060

honor diversity and encourage understanding

Grades K-12

lachapelhill.com

through Spanish language immersion activities for

Total Enrollment 60

Focus Students are actively involved in multisensory

Spanish-speaking and English-speaking children,

Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1

activities, including art, music, language, math, science,

their families, friends and neighbors.

Yearly Tuition $22,500 and $500 materials fee.

brain power and physical activities. Classrooms,

Ages 1-5

Limited financial aid available.

gardens and playgrounds are designed to be both

Total Enrollment Approximately 50

Special Requirements School visit.

fun and nurturing. Five Star licensure and NAEYC

Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-2, 5:1; Ages 2-3, 8:1;

accredited. Kindergarten, after school, summer camp

Ages 3-4, 9:1; Ages 4-5, 12:1

IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

for children up to 12 years old also offered.

Tuition $424-$1,537 per month; varies by class.

721 Burch Ave., Durham

Ages 6 weeks-Age 12

919-682-5847

Total Enrollment 115

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

immaculataschool.org

Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 5:1; Ages 13-24

4512 Pope Rd., Durham

Focus Views learning as a lifelong endeavor to grow

months, 6:1; Ages 25-36 months, 9:1; Ages 37-48

919-493-8541

spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically.

months, 10:1; Ages 4-5, 13:1; Ages 6-12, 14:1

mcsdurham.org

Grades Age 3-Grade 8

Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program.

Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori

Total Enrollment 550

Partnerships Duke, UNC, UNCHC

community where they are guided toward self-

Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

Special Requirements Consultation required and

discovery and the realization of their unique

Yearly Tuition $6,875-$8,030 for parishioners,

registration fee of $150.

contributions to the world.

Grades 18 months-Grade 8

otherwise $8,415-$9,130 plus $200 annual enrollment fee.

THE LERNER SCHOOL

Total Enrollment 220

Special Requirements Entry test, copy of

1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham

Student/Faculty Ratio 18 months-age 3, 6:1; Ages

student’s permanent records and current teacher

919-286-5517

3-6, 12:1; Ages 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 12:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1

recommendations. Application fee is $100.

lernerschool.org

Yearly Tuition 18 months-age 3: Half day, $11,987,

Focus Integrating Jewish studies through an

full day, $16,448; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,262, full

INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

authentic academic curriculum, fostering learning

day, $15,197; Kindergarten, $15,723; Grades 1-3,

3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham

of Jewish values and traditions while building a

$15,884; Grades 4-6, $16,484; Grades 7-8, $19,289

919-401-4343

diverse and caring community – one child at a time.

imsnc.org

Grades Age 2-Grade 5

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL

Focus A nonprofit Mandarin Chinese-, Spanish- or

Total Enrollment 135

1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill

French-language immersion school that aims to

Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1

919-929-3339

promote bilingualism and improve communication

Yearly Tuition Flexible tuition offered for elementary

mdsch.org

across cultural boundaries.

and five-day preschool students based on schedule

Focus Offers a faculty-operated school, a well-

Grades Age 20 months-Grade 6

options (half day, full day or extended day).

equipped learning environment and an enriched

Total Enrollment 100

Special Requirements Admissions

Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of

Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1

application, parent and student visit, teacher

children with a wide range of abilities. On-site

Yearly Tuition Half-day, $10,800; Three-quarter

recommendations and screening process.

aftercare also available.

Grades Toddler-Grade 6

day, $12,595; Regular day, $13,595; After-school care, $3,150. Scholarships available.

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Total Enrollment 75

Special Requirements Parent interview and

3864 Guess Rd., Durham

Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

observation.

919-471-5522

Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,250

lbcdurham.org/lcs

Special Requirements Interview process includes

LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL

Focus Students will acquire knowledge and wisdom

general evaluation and meeting with parents.

1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham

with a biblical worldview as demonstrated through

Three-day visit for elementary.

919-493-5882

service and leadership in worship, missions, care

lakewoodavenue.com

and growth. The core values of truth, intellectual

MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL

Focus Providing a high-quality early childhood

development, potential in Christ, Christian personnel

2400 Broad St., Durham

program with a stable, well-educated teaching staff

and operational integrity are woven with worship,

919-732-5026

ensuring consistent care and education for children.

missions, care and Christian growth.

montessorifarmschool.com

Ages 1-5

Grades Pre-K-12

Focus Montessori with emphasis on nature study

Total Enrollment 33

Total Enrollment 200

and activities including gardening and animal care.

Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-3, 4:1; Ages 3-5, 8:1

Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1

Grades Pre-K-K

Tuition Toddlers, $1,750/month; Preschool, $1,650/

Yearly Tuition $4,000; $6,350 (two children);

Total Enrollment Up to 24

month

$8,150 (three or more children)

Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1

Special Requirements Entry test and interview.

Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $8,000; K, $9,500 

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CELEBRATING

40 YEARS IN THE CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY

NOW ENROLLING: TODDLER • PRESCHOOL • ELEMENTARY

1702 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 • 919.929.3339 For more information, please contact admin@mdsch.org or visit mdsch.org.

YMCA CAMP CHEERIO Residential camping for boys and girls rising 2nd to 10th grade Sessions from June 7th to August 14th Located on 135 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Stone Mountain State Park Campers can enjoy over 35 activities including Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, Horseback Riding, Guitar, and more!

Call (336)869-0195 or visit campcheerio.org for more information!

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Special Requirements Contact the school and set

Focus Mindful practice of the Montessori

Ages 18 months-12 years

up an appointment to visit.

philosophy. Dually accreditated by the American

Enrollment 135

Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate.

Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool,

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM

Independent school in the Triangle offering the IB

11:1; Elementary, 20:2

2800 Pickett Rd., Durham

Diploma Programme for grades 11-12.

Yearly Tuition $4,925-$8,775, depending on program

919-489-9045

Grades Age 18 months-Grade 12

Special Requirements Tour recommended before

msdurham.org

Total Enrollment 350

applying. Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com

Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach

Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1;

for more information.

to education.

Pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1

Grades 18 months-Grade 6

Yearly Tuition $11,666-$21,930

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL

Total Enrollment 140

Special Requirements Assessment or entrance

AT BRIAR CHAPEL

Average student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (18

exam, by grade level, interview.

81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill

months-3 years), 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1

919-441-0441

Yearly Tuition (Varies by child’s schedule and

PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

primrosechapelhill.com

financial aid award.) From $3,830-$21,180 for

109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough

Focus An accredited private preschool delivering

toddlers; $5,750-$17,750 for early childhood

919-644-2090

an exclusive balanced learning approach. It

through sixth grade.

pinewoodsmontessori.com

balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance

Special Requirements Parents tour and classroom

Focus Provides an authentic Montessori education

from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity,

observation visit required.

in which children develop a love of learning within

confidence and compassion.

a safe, peaceful setting. The school is committed

Grades Infant-Pre-K

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH

to the Montessori philosophy and follows a

Total Enrollment 175

Middle and Upper School

traditional Montessori approach to education. The

Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Young Toddler,

408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham

staff believe in the dignity and ability of children

5:1; Toddler, 6:1; Early Preschool, 8:1; Preschool, 10:1;

Early Learning and Elementary

and in their inherent right to respect, protection,

Pre-K, 12:1; after-school program (ages 5-12), 15:1

7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh

assistance and guidance in fulfilling their potential.

Tuition Varies by age level. $1,165- $1,520 per

919-848-1545

The school supports families’ efforts to raise

month, full-time enrollment; $540-$1,065 per

msr.org

capable, joyful, confident children.

month, part-time enrollment Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee.

Montessori School of Durham welcomes a diverse, inclusive community and celebrates the uniqueness of all of its members as part of our hope for a peaceful world. Now accepting 2020-21 school year admission applications for children 18 months through 6th grade. Call to schedule a personal tour and classroom observation.

2800 Pickett Rd. • Durham 919-489-9045 • msdurham.org

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MUSIC LESSONS:

all instruments...all ages

PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT HOPE VALLEY FARMS 702 Juliette Dr., Durham 919-484-8884 primrosehopevalleyfarms.com Focus An accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience.

Partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life.

Grades Infant-Pre-K Total Enrollment 158 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; Ages 2-3, 9:1; Ages 3-4, 10:1; Pre-K, 12:1; Afterschool program (ages 5-12), 14:1 Tuition Infants, $1,492/month; Toddlers, $1,386/ month; Pre-K, $1,189/ month; Preschool, $1,074/ month Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee, $50 supply fee. Guided tour of the facility and two weeks of nonrefundable tuition in advance for older children.

QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Durham 919-680-6544 qeidurhamnc.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined

919.960.6898 • chsma.com • 1829 East Franklin Street • Chapel Hill

...also specializing in musical theatre training CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS

standards of performance and high expectations.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

CHAPEL HILL’S PREMIER GYMNASTICS FACILITY!

Yearly Tuition $8,500

W W W. C H APEL H IL L G YM N AST I CS . C O M

THE SCHOOLHOUSE AT GREENWOOD 806 Christopher Rd., Chapel Hill 919-259-2520 theschoolhouseatgreenwood.com Focus Provides an intellectual education through brain development using four languages at the preschool level: American Sign Language, English, Mandarin and Spanish. Teaches and expects only what a child is able to do according to his/her developmental readiness. Organic, home-cooked meals.

Grades Preschool (birth-6 years) Total Enrollment 12 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition Call for information.

Special Requirements Children are accepted yearround, depending on available space. 

QUALITY INSTRUCTION

ENERGETIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

LOTS OF FUN! CAMPS

919.942.3655 7405 REX ROAD SUITE 207

We are located within one mile of the I-40/Hwy 86 interchange at the intersection of Millhouse and Eubanks roads

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SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY

Special Requirements Application, $220

TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL

7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham

application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback

4911 Neal Rd., Durham

919-544-5652

from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal

919-383-8800

southpointacademy.org

certificate, letter from Catholic parish (if parish

triangledayschool.org

Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-

tuition rate), health form and immunization record.

Focus A warm and welcoming community devoted

rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing

to academic excellence that ignites intellectual

a world-class education in a nurturing Christian

THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM

curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and

environment.

1201 W. Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham

nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each

Grades K-6

919-967-2700

student to lead a life of purpose.

Total Enrollment About 50

studioschoolofdurham.org

Grades Transitional K-8

Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

Focus A research-based, project-focused

Total Enrollment 240

Yearly Tuition $6,000

independent school for children in kindergarten

Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1

Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting

through fifth grade, with a middle school

Yearly Tuition $13,215-$16,540

with administrator and student testing.

launching in 2020. Believes in a 21st century

Special Requirements Application and interview

education, and equips children with a spirit

required.

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

of discovery, mastery and adventure that will

920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill

empower them to fulfill their greatest potential

TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM

919-942-6242

across their school years and beyond.

AND CHAPEL HILL

stmcsnc.org

Grades K-8

4011 Pickett Rd., Durham

Focus Provides an education for each child in a

Total Enrollment 80

919-402-8262

God-centered environment.

Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1

trinityschoolnc.org

Grades Age 3-Grade 8

Yearly Tuition $9,750

Focus Trinity School’s mission is to educate

Total Enrollment 310

Special Requirements None.

students in grades TK-12 within the framework

Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:1; Age 4, 10:1; Grades

of Christian faith and conviction – teaching

K-3, 20:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 20:1

the classical tools of learning; providing a rich,

Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call for price; K-8, $8,430-

yet unhurried curriculum; and communicating

$10,960

truth, goodness and beauty. Seeks to create a

Offering ballet, contemporary jazz, modern, rhythm tap, hip hop and fencing.

Ages 3 and up. Boys’ ballet scholarships available.

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community in which there is delight in learning

Total Enrollment 40

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

and an atmosphere that encourages the sort of

Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1

AND MATHEMATICS

intellectual, moral and aesthetic development that

Yearly Tuition $6,280

1219 Broad St., Durham

is fitting for those who bear the image of God.

Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-

919-416-2825

Challenges students in a way that stimulates their

trained.

ncssm.edu

natural curiosity, guiding their discovery toward personal, intellectual and spiritual growth.

Grades TK-12 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 9:1; Middle School, 13:1; Upper School, 15:1

science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and

360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville

inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind

828-254-6345

through challenging residential, online, summer and

ashevilleschool.org

Yearly Tuition $5,680-$21,550

virtual learning driven by instructional excellence

Focus Students live in a nurturing community

Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates.

where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 16 states and 18 countries.

WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI

Yearly Tuition $57,645; $33,975 for day students.

childrenshouse.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent

Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam (SAT, ACT, PSAT also accepted), full application, math and English recommendations, transcript and

decision making in a stimulating, creative and

testing also required. For more information, email

diverse Montessori community.

admission@ashevilleschool.org.

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Total Enrollment 680 Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1

Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply.

Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1

919-240-7787

Grades 11-12

are no fees associated with applying or attending.

Total Enrollment 290

886 Hamlet Chapel Rd., Pittsboro

and the excitement of discovery.

Yearly Tuition North Carolina public school. There

Grades 9-12

CHILDREN’S HOUSE

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ASHEVILLE SCHOOL

Total Enrollment 525

Grades Preschool-K

Focus To educate academically talented students

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MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245 mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school and for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school. ď‚„

Inspiring independence, self-discipline, and leadership in a challenging, multi-age environment.

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Grades K-12

Yearly Tuition $56,875 ($28,515 day students).

Total Enrollment 200

Need- and merit-based financial aid available.

Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1

Special Requirements Application, three

Yearly Tuition $5,000 for day school, $12,000 for

written recommendations, a transcript from the

room and board.

applicant’s current school, SSAT scores and an on-

Special Requirements Interview with the

campus interview. Contact admission@sms.edu

administrators.

for more information.

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL

SALEM ACADEMY

900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh

500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem

919-424-4000

336-721-2643

sms.edu

salemacademy.com

Focus An independent, Episcopal, college-

Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social

preparatory, boarding and day school

and physical growth of young women. Offers 16

dedicated to academic excellence and personal

Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11

achievement for girls. Focused on developing key

sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and

competencies like critical thinking, collaboration,

technology, advising and co-curricular programs.

cross-cultural intelligence and new media literacy,

Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem

offering AP courses, innovative electives, a unique

College to supplement AP curriculum.

seminar program, college counseling, a rich arts

Grades 9-12

program, 11 sports and a thriving urban location.

Total Enrollment 120

Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the

Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1

region, the state, the country and the world.

Yearly Tuition $49,500; $25,400 for day students.

Grades 9-12

Special Requirements Application process

Total Enrollment 295

includes teacher recommendations, testing, an

Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1

interview and transcripts.

ORANGE/CHATHAM COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.)

ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Highway 57 North, Hillsborough 919-644-6272 enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum to build upon a 20-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 750 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Initial enrollment based on lottery in February; students waitlisted once slots are filled.

THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Ste. 33, Hillsborough 919-245-8432 theexpeditionschool.com Focus Embraces the natural curiosity of children and empowers them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to provide excellent education through an experiential, projectbased, STEM-focused curriculum.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 360 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 20:1; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource and other non-classroom staff not included in ratio.

Special Requirements Cut-off for lottery application is in February.

WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 50101 Governors Dr., Ste. 170, Chapel Hill

PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12

919-240-7787 charter.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens

Awakening Potential Since 1984

by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative and diverse Montessori community.

Grades 1-8 Total Enrollment 230 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill 919-960-8353 woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic

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Grades K-12

SCHOOLS

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Discover who you can be.

Total Enrollment 512 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle school and high school, 20:1 Special Requirements Application deadline January, February lottery.

CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS MAGNET SCHOOLS These programs are open to all students residing in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district.

They may live anywhere in the CHCCS district, and the district will provide transportation to and from their dual-program school. Rising kindergartners enter the dual-language programs by lottery and are automatically eligible for reentering in subsequent consecutive years. First graders may enter on a first-come, first-served basis. Second graders and older can join the program, per

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availability, by passing a placement test.

CARRBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Come see us in action!

400 Shelton St., Carrboro

Now accepting applications.

Focus Offers a Spanish and English dual-language program to prepare students for a 21st-century global society. The program provides students with an opportunity to participate in an enriched

An independent school in Durham serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade

919-383-8800 triangledayschool.org

educational model, which immerses them in two languages and cultures.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 514 FRANK PORTER GRAHAM BILINGĂźE 101 Smith Level Rd., Chapel Hill Focus Offers a full Spanish and English duallanguage program to encourage all students to become bilingual, biliterate and develop multicultural awareness. The English and Spanish

We can make a difference.

content is delivered in a way that challenges all learners in all subjects.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 587 GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 Prestwick Rd., Chapel Hill

At Hill Learning Center we offer programs for K-12 students that are differentiated, research-based, and focused on helping students develop the academic, organizational, and self-advocacy skills they need to succeed in school, and in life.

Focus Through the Mandarin dual-language program, students have access to a world-class education that prepares global citizens who are bilingual, biliterate and bicultural – ready to thrive in a dynamic, competitive workforce. In 20202021, Glenwood will operate under a schoolwide magnet theme for STEAM2 (the 2 implies a second M for Mandarin). Students can apply to be in the STEAM/Mandarin as a Foreign Language Program or the STEAM/Mandarin dual-language program.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 458

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Country music legend Charlie Daniels often tweets about growing up in the small Chatham County town of Gulf, where he first learned to play guitar.

Recognize the young cellist in this article? :) Chapel Hill Young People’s Orchestra, 1961 #TBT

My debut in show business at the Gulf Community Building, Gulf, NC circa 1951.

I’m the one with the mandolin

Award-winning country and folk artist Tift Merritt got her start playing on the Bynum Front Porch at the Bynum General Store in Chatham County. Last summer, she posted about the former mill town, which is home to local folk artist Clyde Jones.

Tift Merritt @tiftmerritt A couple upcoming intimate concerts at the Cameron Art Museum in conversation with the vernacular, the overgrown south and deep roots. I started my musical career playing the front porch at the General Store in Bynum, NC. It was here in Bynum that I met artist Clyde Jones, whose work is featured in the exhibition ‘Minnie Clyde Annie Vollis.’

James Taylor @JamesTaylor_com

When James Taylor wrote he was “gone to Carolina in my mind,” he was thinking of his hometown of Chapel Hill.

Charlie Daniels @CharlieDaniels

famous fans Whether they grew up here and went on to make it big, or visited after they’d already made it, celebrities share their love for our communities over social media compiled by lindsay rusczak

After playing for the Tar Heel football team as a student, Chase Rice “cruised” to country music stardom, co-writing the mega-hit “Cruise” and recording his own No. 1 albums.

He still comes back to town for surprise local gigs – like this one at He’s Not Here.

Hands down one of the coolest nights of my career. Thank you to all my fellow Tar Heels for an unforgettable night. @Hes_Not_Here

Actor Rob Lowe “literally” walked down Franklin Street while visiting his son, Matthew, who attended Duke University. After our former sister publication The Weekly newspaper caught him at lunch at Sutton’s Drug Store, he let his fans know how he felt about the coverage. @CHMTheWeekly: Congrats @RobLowe You made our front page! #ChapelHill chapelhillmagazine.com/blogs/ chapel-h...” This may be my favorite headline ever.

Rob Lowe @RobLowe

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That’s when the gravity of the situation hit Kev Cragwell, health and wellness director at the Cha Hill-Carrboro YMCA. “While I’m trained in first response,” he says, “ you’re not necessarily trained for is the emotional have to suppress.”

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