Ever wonder just who those lucky people are who get to attend those TV cook-off shows, or how they happen to know these talented chefs?
At Community Nutrition Partnership's local chef challenge, they were your friends and neighbors. In fact, you...
The proposed Keystone XL pipeline is back in the news, with supporters touting its benefits for economic growth and with opponents changing their focus from its impact on global warming to the more immediate potential risks stemming from pipeline leaks. ...
There are hundreds of reasons to celebrate Georgann Eubanks' third and last in her "Literary Trails of the North Carolina" series.
Follow her travels in the just released "Literary Trails of Eastern North Carolina," and you will have the most...
As most of you who read my columns know, I'm the tech support for my family (and many other people too). That means, when my mom's email stopped working two or three weeks ago, she asked me to fix it.
The problem was that she couldn't delete...
"Breaking news out of Boston! Yes, the bombing suspect has been captured. No, wait, he hasn't. No, wait, they're questioning someone, but—wait, no, now it's two people, and one of them is a missing student from Br—oh, no, wait, it's one...
The foundation of value creation in the economy is the conversion of raw materials into finished goods. Therefore, in order for North Carolina to have a strong and sustainable economy, we need to rebuild and revamp our manufacturing base. One of the...
Last weekend I participated in the innagural WW Finlator Lectures in Faith & Social Justice at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh. The church Bill Finlator pastored for 3 decades celebrated his legacy as one of the great American prophets of...
Normally I avoid chains, but Lime Fresh Mexican Grill hadn't hit my restaurant radar screen yet. After perusing the company's creative website, it sounded tasty and unique with a twist. And it is! Started in Florida's chic South Beach,...
The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded this week to Adam Johnson for "The Orphan Master's Son" set in North Korea. It is a very timely selection, given our interest in, puzzlement about, and fear of that country. I have revised and updated a...
Finally, Wednesday morning, Jan cried. Before then, she was caught somewhere between five minutes from the finish line at the Boston Marathon and the tragedy that occurred a mile or so up the road.
She and her sister, both UNC graduates from...
This is a parenting page, about parenting Page. I am a child psychologist and a mother. So I specialize in children, yet I am human, thus I am full of knowledge and yet as full of emotions as any other parent. So I decided to write this Parenting Page...
In 2002, a couple of my broadcast journalism students were Morehead Scholars. The young people who vie for that scholarship are among the best and the brightest in the world. Morehead Scholars get to travel, at university expense, on a summer...
What about North Carolina's "iron lady"?
The recent death of Margaret Thatcher, the steely, hard-working, and effective British prime minister, led to much discussion of her career, and we heard different opinions about her impact on the...
"Due to a National Helium Shortage We Are Not Able to Provide Harry the Dragon Balloons" – Sign at Chapel Hill North Harris Teeter Customer Service
If you have been reading my columns for a while you may have noticed that in addition to...
-Through her work at Business Class Inc, Jan works with leaders and their teams to achieve their goals. She loves the challenge, the process and the celebrations. You can read more about Jan here or contact her via email.
Jennifer is published writer with experience covering subjects such as entertainment, women’s lifestyle and fashion. With equal parts charisma and style, her aim is to deliver content with flair. You can find her on Twitter at @JenniferBrix.
Brian lives on the Durham/Chapel Hill line (more Chapel Hill) with his beautiful wife Courtney and dog Rocky. When Brian is not at work he is attending all Carolina Football and Basketball games, contributing to InsideCarolina.com‘s Football section, co-hosting WCHL’s UNC football post game show “On the Heels,” providing a weekly column on “Huddle Up with the Heels” on Chapelboro.com, and generating a new column focusing on nonprofits in our community. Brian is also the Director of Development for a local non-profit organization KIDS2CAROLINA.
-Art Chansky has been a sportswriter, broadcaster, publisher and sports marketing exec since his days at UNC, when he was Sports Editor of the Daily Tar Heel. He has authored five books on Carolina and college basketball, including two on Dean Smith and one on the Duke-Carolina rivalry. He lives in Chapel Hill with his wife, Jan Bolick, another Chapelboro blogger, and their cat, Nellie, who does not blog. Contact Art via email.
In our Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, there are 4 opinions for every 3 people. Either on air or online, we want to help get your opinion to the public. Email Ron Stutts to record a Commentators (Listen to past Commentators audio here.) Email Chapeboro to submit just a written letter.
-Jeff has worked in both the chemical and biotech industries and is the veteran of thousands of science debates at cocktail parties and holiday dinners across the nation. In his Common Science blog, Jeff aims to make technological and scientific concepts accessible to all. Contact Jeff via email.
Charles has written for TheBlackFalcon.net and ThePanthersDaily.com. Hailing from Greensboro, he has a BA in Communications & English from UNC-G. Odds are, he's more into music than you.
Jennifer Halloran, PhD is the Director of Operations for Everybody Needs A Nurse patient advocates. She received her doctorate in English from UNC and taught at UNC and Duke before leaving academe in 2008 to work with her mother, Diane Halloran, RN, MPH, at E.N.A.N and has never looked back.
-A shameless believer of human potential and a motivator to many, Kristin is as dynamic and energetic about career issues as a nice person can be. She combines real world knowledge from her many years of hiring experience in Washington, DC with a decade of college admissions experience, and the results are a deep understanding of how the career process unfolds for the individual. Contact Kristin via email.
Dan Klem is a home brewer, beer connoisseur, and self-proclaimed hop head. A graduate of UNC, if you do not want to discuss beer with Dan, it’s best to stay clear of him altogether.
-Business writers frequently address “Main Street” in contrast to “Wall Street." Donnabeth finds it incredibly interesting that, for Chapelboro’s leaders and residents, “Main Street” isn’t’ just about economics; it’s about our quality of life. After living and working in many places, she is absolutely, completely, dazzlingly delighted to be settled in Chapel Hill and exploring all the nooks and crannies, both old and new. Contact Donnabeth via email.
Josh Leffler lives in Chapel Hill and is in fifth grade. He's a big fan of Apple and other technology. His favorite book series is Harry Potter, and his favorite food is sushi. He also loves chocolate. Josh decided to write this column because he thought that it would be interesting for people to see things from the perspective of a pre-teen (or tween).
-D.G. Martin is smart. He is a retired lawyer, Green Beret, athlete and democratic politician. He can talk about anything and everything, and does he ever. He brings in the greatest political minds of our area… on both sides and lets them hash it out on the air. As a local writer, D.G. interviews other local writers as well. Contact D.G. via email.
Jordan graduated from UNC in 2009 and quickly began writing and building websites. Much like his life, his Bio is a work in progress. Though no longer an official athlete, he remains a fantastic free throw shooter.
Kristen Smith, Chapel Hill native and UNC alum, is Director of Public Policy and Member Engagement at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. She is a deacon at Binkley Baptist Church and serves on the boards of Alamance Orange Prison Ministry and Lillian’s List of North Carolina. She lives in Orange County and is a doting mother to Laila, a golden doodle from Granville County.
-Ron Stutts has been waking up the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community on 1360 WCHL for over 35 years. He's been married to Beverly since 1982, and they have a son Zac and daughter Cam. He drives his family and everyone else crazy with non-stop music references; being the host of the Morning News means he's a frustrated disk jockey, and always has a song in his head. Contact Ron via email.
Brendan Szulik is the product of Duke, Star Wars, and ceaseless curiosity for all things cinema. You can follow the (mis)adventures of his alter ego, Matt McKinney, at www.lettertag.com, or email him at matt@lettertag.com.
Ellen is a Exercise Physiologist at Duke Center for Living. She has a BA in Exercise and Sports Science as well as Psychology from UNC. An energetic personal trainer, Ellen loves to help people get healthy!
-In 2009, Kristin channeled her fashion energy as a style consultant for The Trunk Club, a revolutionary men’s clothing club. A native of the Midwest, Kristin attended journalism school at UNC-Chapel Hill and has never left the southern part of heaven. Kristin has written for Chapel Hill Magazine as a style editor and keeps busy with non-profit event-planning for several philanthropies. Contact Kristin via email.
Ryan Watts is a Class of 2012 Graduate from UNC Chapel Hill (Political Science, Business Administration) now living in Washington DC, working as a Consultant. Having grown up in Chapel Hill (ECHHS '08), Ryan has deep roots in the Triangle and Chapel Hill in particular — having been involved with Chapelboro/WCHL in a variety of capacities over the years including covering the Tar Heels.
Kari Winter grew up in Washington DC, and has lived in Chapel Hill since 2004. Her hobbies include reading, cooking and traveling. Currently a stay at home mother, Kari lives with her two favorite people, her husband and daughter. In case you were wondering, yes, she has beaten a biker in a pickled pepper eating contest.