Before he was the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan was an athletic kid from Wilmington. In 1981, he heads to Chapel Hill to hone the skills and competitive spirit that launch him to superstardom.
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Quiz: Coffee Break
At these North Carolina shops, find java just the way you like it — whether black in a diner-style mug or iced with lots of cream and sugar.
3 Items for Your January To-Do List
What we’re looking forward to this month: bonfire treats and blooming art.
6 Resolutions for the New Year
Kick off January in North Carolina with these creative, thoughtful, and delicious resolutions.
Collecting Carolina: A Photo Essay
From UNC Chapel Hill’s Wilson Library — housing what’s believed to be the largest library collection in the country devoted to a single state — to personal troves of duck decoys, pottery pieces, trains, tractors, and more: Meet the passionate collectors who curate the past and present, the serious and curious, the tangible items that tell the story of life in North Carolina.
The 1970s: Cradle of Music
At Cat’s Cradle, a new music venue in the college town of Chapel Hill, a lively arts scene flourishes, drawing national acts and nurturing the careers of countless local musicians.
The Morehead Planetarium’s Orrery Is Gone but Not Forgotten
Once upon a time, before CGI and interactive video screens, you could step into the vastness of space at the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill and watch moons orbit planets and planets circle the sun.
Meet the Family that Takes Care of UNC’s Mascot
For generations, one family has made sure that Rameses looks his best on game day — and has kept him safe from ram-nappers.
The Taste of Summer: Bill Smith’s Simple Tomato Sandwich
The chef behind Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill shows us how a simple summer sandwich can contain multitudes.
