by Admin | Dec 6, 2023 | STORIES
By James Dupree | Photography by John Michael Simpson Trading in his chef’s hat for farmer’s boots, Howard Allen followed his calling to cultivate a beacon for community and sustainability “I had no intention of being a farmer at first,” says Howard Allen, owner of...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2023 | NEWS
The maker of an Oprah’s ‘Favorite Thing’ has opened a new bake shop in Chapel Hill Discover Chapel Hill’s culinary heritage at Tonya’s Cookies & Bake Shop. Tonya Council, granddaughter of Mildred “Mama Dip” Council, presents a charming...
by Admin | Oct 31, 2023 | NEWS
Meet the remarkable individuals of the 2023 Community Treasures who have dedicated their lives to serving and shaping Chapel Hill: Albert Simms Williams: A civil rights pioneer and Chapel Hill native, Mr. Williams made history with a courageous sit-in at the age of...
by Admin | Oct 18, 2023 | NEWS
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 to celebrate PEACH apartments — Pine Knolls, EmPOWERment, Affordable, Community, Housing —built in Pine Knolls, a historically Black neighborhood in Chapel Hill. According to the Community Empowerment Fund...
by Admin | Oct 8, 2023 | NEWS
Some exciting news from Chapel Hill Fire Department — we’ve got a new fire chief! Starting July 3, Jay Mebane took the helm. Before this, Jay was rocking it as the fire chief in Burlington. A bit about Jay: he’s a 2005 Walter Williams High School grad. And...
