Category: People
Elaine O’Neil
Local artist Elaine O’Neil celebrates the spirit of Chapel Hill area through cheerful, textured, colorful tributes to our landmarks, restaurants, and scenes around town.
Notable UNC Alumni
As a UNC alumna myself, I often reflect on the famous alumni that have walked these brick paths before me. Though I believe, as Tar Heels, we are all notable.
Welcome Back, Students!
Tuesday, August 21st was the first day of classes for UNC-Chapel Hill students attending the 2012-13 academic year. There is always an overnight infusion of youthful energy when the students arrive back in town.
The Luckiest Man
Fortunately for the Triangle area, Dr. Edgar “Bud” Parsons brought his luck, expertise & fortitude with him to Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1960 to help transform the dream of a Research Triangle Institute and Research Triangle Park into a reality.
Erin Griffin
When Carrboro native Erin Griffin realized that Carrboro, NC no longer had its own craft market, she took matters into her own hands and decided to do something about it.
The Fantastic Jane Filer
Jane Filer is a passionate artist and a devoted teacher who pours love into everything she does and shines light onto everyone she meets.
The Leather Man
Most people knew David Honigmann of the Chapel Hill Leather Shop as simply “The Leather Man” who sold sandals. But the man behind the sandals has an incredible life story.
The Cartist
Toby Galinkin is famous around Chapel Hill for her art cars. What started out as a simple coffee cup glued to the roof of her ’75 Slant-6 Valiant, became quite the local phenomenon.
