The end of summer in Cary is marked by an annual arts festival that draws talent from all over the country. The success of the festival — and of the city — can be attributed in large part to a local artist who proves that the pen is mightiest of all.
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The Mystery of Gimghoul Castle
For more than a century, Gimghoul Castle — the stone home of a legendary secret society — has intrigued UNC Chapel Hill students and local residents alike.
The Legacy of the Davie Poplar
North Carolina’s dedication to public education is symbolized by a centuries-old tree in Chapel Hill — and the students who planted its offspring across the state 30 years ago.
Most Improved Sports Fan
Sometimes, when his house full of Tar Heel fanatics huddles up around the TV, the Ramblin’ Man gets to feeling a little sidelined. Hard as he tries, “tackle” and “net” conjure visions of mountain streams, even during football and basketball seasons.
The 1980s: The Decade of Local Heroes
After a period of radical change, North Carolinians enter the 1980s with renewed energy and optimism. The time is right for men and women of passion and talent to step up and make their mark on our state.
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.
For a Chapel Hill Native, Being a Tar Heel is Timeless
The mother of all college towns has an allure that lasts, no matter how many years — or miles — go by.
How UNC Chapel Hill Became the Nation’s First Public University
North Carolina is known for its higher education, a legacy that was cemented with the laying of the first brick at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Carolina Coffee Shop in Chapel Hill Offers Meals with a Side of Memories
The Carolina Coffee Shop has served breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than a century, but it’s the stories told by generations of loyal customers that people remember most.