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Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon:

Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society October 8, 2021– January 9, 2022

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This exhibition is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and Asia Society Museum.

The national tour of the exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

The Ackland gratefully acknowledges Bank of America for major support of the Ackland’s presentation of Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society. Additional funding comes from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Ackland’s Ruth and Sherman Lee Fund for Asian Art, and Betsy Blackwell and John Watson.

Made in India, Tamil Nadu, Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Shiva Nataraja), Chola period, ca. 970, Copper alloy, Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.20, Photography Synthescape, Courtesy of Asia Society and American Federation of Arts.

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You’ve Got Mail Local middle schoolers and older adults became pen pals to combat pandemic loneliness

Child’s Play Kids direct their own learning at this school focused on outdoor play

Order on the Court The East Chapel Hill High School girls tennis team thrives after a disrupted season

Head of the Class Get to know the CHCCS superintendent who joined at the start of the year

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building just west of Carrboro where veterans and their families can gather, enjoy camaraderie and swap stories with one another. To commemorate the day, we interviewed four service members, ranging in age from 33-year-old Tony Garcia, who did tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, to Elmer Hughes, who served in WWII and turned 100 in March. Read about them starting on page 38. I knew I wanted to recognize service members after losing one of my own heroes last year. My grandfather, who served 32 years in the Marine Corps, died a year ago the night before Thanksgiving. He worked at the American Embassy in Spain and Burma, and was wounded during the Vietnam War and awarded the Purple Heart. He later trained the young cadets in the Navy ROTC program at Yale. When the commandant of the Marine Corps asked him where he wanted to serve his last tour, he requested to return to the Marine Security Guard program at Quantico. The job meant traveling to American Embassies around the world to check the security systems; he visited 118 in those three years before his retirement. I knew nothing of his time in the military for most of my life – he was Poppy to me, the grandfather who built me a backyard playhouse and sewed on every one of my Girl Scout badges. I’m immensely proud of his career and life, and I wish I had asked him more questions. The day after this issue goes to press, my family is due to gather for his belated memorial service at Quantico National Cemetery, not five minutes from my grandparents’ house. It will be a very real reminder of the sacrifices of the men and women of our military and of how grateful I am for them. CHM T HE COVER P h o to by J o h n Mic ha el Sim pson

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Local craftspeople NOV. and artists gather to sell noon-5 p.m. their work at the Carrboro Town Commons. The event is hosted by Carrboro-based High Street Design and also includes live music and food trucks.

Attendees browse the Badkat Beadworks booth owned by Rebecca Ashby during Carrboro Craft Bazaar at the Carrboro Town Commons.

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Nov. 3-5 artsorange.org Artists gather from all over to spend a few days painting in Orange County at the fifth annual event. Participants create a work inspired by local landmarks and what they see around them anywhere in the county. A reception, juried awards and Wet Paint Sale is slated for Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at Eno Arts Mill.

Open Studio Tour ocagnc.org Drive around Orange County and pop into artists’ workshops during the 27th annual Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour, a chance to connect with fellow art lovers. More than 60 studios will take part this year. chapelhillmagazine.com

playmakersrep.org PlayMakers Repertory Company’s full-

company, in-person production of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” in the Paul Green Theatre is directed by PlayMakers’ producing artistic director Vivienne Benesch. Don’t miss Ray Dooley in his final PlayMakers performance as a company member.

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Nov. 19-21 carrborofilm.org The ArtsCenter hosts the 16th annual

festival, celebrating film and video creativity. Work from established professional filmmakers and beginners is featured. The event may take a hybrid format with virtual and in-person screenings.

Be Loud! Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. catscradle.com After the show went virtual in 2020, Be Loud! returns to Cat’s Cradle for the sixth time as a one-night-only, in-person concert supporting the nonprofit Be Loud! Sophie Foundation. Four bands – Snatches of Pink, Preesh, Pipe and John Howie Jr and the Rosewood Bluff – come together, each to perform a side of The Clash’s seminal record, “London Calling.” Special guests will appear throughout the evening. CHM

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Lawn chairs and blankets filled the Southern Village Green for another Sundays at Sundown music event featuring the Durham band Secret Monkey Weekend on Sept. 19. Attendees brought their furry friends to the show and enjoyed the family rock trio’s musical talents and the cooler temperatures. Photography by Caitlyn Yaede. CHM 1

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In September, Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture presented a series of free outdoor concerts at University Place featuring bluegrass, alternative and rock, hip-hop or jazz artists from Tracks Music Library, Chapel Hill’s local streaming platform. The show on Sept. 9 drew a crowd for artists Honey Magpie and Hard Drive with refreshments available from Maple View Farm, Hawkers Asian Street Food and Carolina Brewery. Photography by Brooke Spach CHM

2 Genie Jansen and Carol Troutner. 3 Lina Watlington and Mary Ann Watlington. 4 Elliot Juras, 4.

Eno Arts Mill Opening In October, the Orange County Arts Commission hosted the grand opening of the Eno Arts Mill in west Hillsborough. The new facility offers 10,000 square feet of arts space featuring sixteen artist studios, a gallery, classrooms and the OCAC offices. Attendees meandered through the gallery and studios, talked with the artists and enjoyed live music by XOXOK along with food trucks Yagg Sii Tenn and Mr. Wingz & Mrs. Thingz and beverages by Starrlight Mead, BMC Brewing and Durty Bull Brewing Company. Photography by Jessica Stringer CHM 14

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1 Orange County Arts Commission director Katie Murray and Laurie Paolicelli. 2 Art Therapy Institute of NC’s Courtney Powers, Katie Peoples and Bridget Pemberton-Smith. 3 Fiber artist Judy Maloney.

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ON THE MOVE On Aug. 3, UNC assistant dean of students and adjunct professor Dawna Jones was named the director of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University. At UNC, Dawna also served as the outgoing chair of the Carolina Black Caucus, founder of the Financial Literacy Consortium and a member of the University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward. Dawna, who is also the president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, holds a master’s degree in social work from West Chester University and is pursuing a doctorate in transformative leadership for civic and community engagement at North Carolina A&T State University. She began her new role at Duke on Aug. 11, taking over from interim director Quinton Smith. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

announced on Aug. 12 that the Board of Education approved Alisa Zapata to start on Sept. 7 as the chief academic officer for the district. Alisa most recently worked as the assistant superintendent in the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, and has also worked in schools in Iowa in various leadership roles. She is working toward a doctoral degree at Texas A&M University-Commerce and was selected from a pool of 55 candidates. Meg Pomerantz retired from her role as

executive director on July 30 after 13 years at Girls on the Run of the Triangle, which included stints on the board of directors and various committees. “As I reflect on my service to GOTR16

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along with her husband, has owned restaurants and currently operates Coon Rock Farm and the North Carolina Venture Capital Fund.

TRI, I am thankful for the connections I’ve made with girls and their families, community leaders, coaches and donors,” she says. During her tenure, Meg (pictured above with Katie Todd) successfully created and implemented a three-year strategic plan, served on GOTR International’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Commission, and oversaw new program models in response to the pandemic. GOTRTRI, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, fosters confidence and positive health and fitness experiences for girls in central North Carolina communities. Jamie DeMent Holcomb, at right,

stepped in as interim executive director of Kidzu Children’s Museum after

executive director Lisa Van Deman, below right, resigned in September following six years at the helm. Jamie served as chair of the board for the museum and previously worked as the director of special projects for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Jamie graduated from UNC as a Morehead-Cain scholar, and

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The Town of Carrboro announced on July 13 that Richard J. White III is the next town manager. Richard has more than 24 years of experience with municipal government leadership, most recently as the assistant town manager and interim equity and inclusion director for the City of Asheville. Richard returns to his former home of Carrboro, where he previously served as the assistant to the town manager from 2000 to 2006. Mollie Thomas

was promoted to executive director of the Hillsborough Arts Council in August and is responsible for leading its programs, messaging and strategic plan. Mollie earned a degree in arts administration from Butler University before working for nonprofits, most recently as the HAC’s gallery and gift shop manager, helping to increase revenue through longer store hours and streamlining communications with local artists and partners. Ivana Beveridge was

promoted to marketing director and acting program coordinator for the Hillsborough Arts Council in August. Ivana oversees all marketing and public relations

initiatives in her new role. Previously a contracted employee of the HAC, Ivana worked to improve the organization’s online presence and outreach. Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC welcomed Julia Meyer as the new

part-time operations and development associate on Aug. 30. She works out of the Hillsborough office.

to fill the vacancy on the board on Sept. 2. Anna will serve through November 2022. She was chosen from a group of four candidates presented by the Orange County Democratic Party.

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The Chamber for a Greater Chapel HillCarrboro’s director of communications and programs Vanessa Watson resigned effective

Aug. 20, after accepting a position at Raleighbased Nexus Strategies. Vanessa worked for the chamber for 3 ½ years. McKenzie Reinhold

began Aug. 11 as the director of programs and member engagement for the chamber. McKenzie creates and manages chamber programs and events and supervises communications. She graduated from James Madison University with a degree in hospitality management and previously worked as the operations manager for Carrboro United. Aury St. Germain

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former superintendent Howard Hobson on Feb. 1. Nathan has worked for the Town of Hillsborough in various roles since 2002. Sarah Geer, president of the Chapel Hill Historical Society since 2016,

announced that she would step down, effective July 20. During her tenure, she helped to recruit new members for the organization’s board, diversify program offerings and restructure programming during the pandemic. Sarah also oversaw restoration of the McCauley Cemetery and the cataloguing of the society’s archives. Vice President Richard Ellington stepped in to serve as the interim president.

BIZ BRIEFS Angel Oak Home Loans, a retail mortgage

lender, opened a Hillsborough branch on Aug. 19, at 218 S. Churton St., led by licensed branch manager Jo Anna Walker.

for factories, salons, offices and other businesses. Chapel Hill luxury pet resort Green Beagle Lodge announced in August plans to open a second location in Pittsboro at 120 Lodge Lane. Shaw Design Associates and Carolina Commercial Contractors are working on the project, scheduled to open in May or June 2022.

Perennial coffee and pastry cafe hosted a

An Aldi grocery store will be coming to Chapel Hill in the former Stein Mart location in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center. The Community Design Commission approved plans for the store in June.

reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, celebrating the opening of indoor seating. After closing during the onset of the pandemic, it reopened in June 2021 under the new ownership of Carrboro Coffee Roasters’ Scott Conary.

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In late September, UrgentVet opened a new 3,463-square-foot veterinary urgent care clinic with six exam rooms at 1728 Fordham Boulevard in Rams Plaza. The clinic aims to fill gaps in traditional vet practices and emergency animal hospitals by offering weekend and evening hours every day of the year and has a diagnostic lab, ultrasound and digital X-ray capability. Care will be provided by a veterinary team led by Dr. Isabella Gaidis (pictured below right with clinic manager Anna Dethlefsen).

offer fun, puzzling and challenging activities for ages 12 and older. The business is owned by Dan Harmon and Chrissi Harmon, who also own Bull City Escape in Durham.

with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 29. The store, owned by Tom Proctor, installs wholehouse vacuums and commercial vacuum systems

offerings will include mid-rise condominium buildings, townhomes and duplexes with the first homes scheduled to be finished in 2024. The community will include retail space along with public trails on a nature preserve.

The UNC Horizons program, which provides care for mothers who are struggling with substance misuse, announced in August the plan to build a Horizons Homestead affordable housing project, as part of a larger mixed-income community at 2200 Homestead Rd. in Chapel Hill. The project is scheduled to break ground next spring and will provide 32 units of housing for the program’s participants and recent graduates, along with their children.

Tarheel Escapes opened its doors on West Franklin Street in early June. Five escape rooms

Central Vacuum Experts opened a store at 300 S. Elliott Rd. in Chapel Hill and celebrated

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Compleat KiDZ, a clinic offering pediatric

therapy including physical, occupational, speech and behavioral therapies, among other services and treatments for kids, held a grand opening on Aug. 13 for its new location at 300 Market St. in Southern Village. Chapel Hill’s 42-acre University Place shopping center will be redeveloped by Ram Realty Advisors. At a meeting in June, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved plans for the major renovations, which will include new structures like a parking area and central gathering space, as well as the removal of some parts of the existing mall.

Properties will be partnering on the project to build Weavers Grove, a market-rate housing community that will total 236 homes. “Selecting Garman Homes and White Oak Properties was easy once we heard of their commitment to affordable housing and to celebrate diversity,” said Habitat’s President and CEO Jennifer Player.

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Durham Technical Community College and UNC Health announced a partnership in early September, in which eight Durham Tech students were given the opportunity to take courses in central sterile processing, which teaches students how to assist surgeons by overseeing surgical instruments. The students were selected after a Durham Tech job fair in May and completed training in August. The classes were paid for by UNC Health, with guaranteed employment at UNC facilities after completion. After this first cohort, both entities plan for the partnership to continue.

On Sept. 16, Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill located in Southern Village celebrated its 10th anniversary. The spa offered discounted rates and giveaways along with refreshments from Raleigh Cheesy and Bibs Bites.

2018 at the age of 92, was the county’s first Black female agricultural extension agent. Her friends and family members along with community leaders gathered at the opening. Board of County Commissioners Chairperson Renee Price (pictured below left with Bonnie’s daughter Bonita Neighbors) said, “She was a trailblazer, breaking barriers and making our world more just and equitable.” CHM

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WHAT AN HONOR Orange County was voted one of the top places in the state for small-business owners by SmartAsset. In a study considering the portion of residents with small-business income, the amount of income they reported and the amount of tax that residents pay on potential income, Orange County ranked fourth in the state.

Matsumoto Prize Winners in July. Chapel Hillbased architect Arielle Condoret Schechter won third place in the people’s choice category. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Bonnie B. Davis Environmental and Agricultural Center on Aug. 20. The center is the first building to be named after a Black woman in Orange County. Bonnie, who died in

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walked into the former Tobacco Road Sports Cafe at East 54, all they could see was endless potential. They circled and studied the space for hours on end, dreaming up hundreds of ideas with executive chef Josh Coburn. “We spent way more time than we probably should have on the word ‘tavern,’” Lewis says. “It’s like, ‘Is it a sports bar? Is it a bar and grill? Is it a restaurant? What do you put on the back end of it? And ‘tavern’ for us just had that feel of comfort.” They closed Chapel Hill’s Bottle Rev location in late 2020 and incorporated the bottle shop into their new concept – Old East Tavern – in February. The partners fulfilled that need for ‘comfort’ by creating different pockets within OLD EAST TAVERN the 7,500-square-foot space: the Penny Room, & Eggs. He took the classic Southern deviled East 54, 1118 Environ Way, with 120,000 coins hand laid onto the floor, ‘The eggs and paired it with his personal favorite, local Chapel Hill Snug’ or cozy room with colorful furniture and pork belly cured for three days. Think of it like 919-903-8699; oldeasttavern.com eclectic art, and the back porch/event space. an elevated breakfast, such as bacon and eggs, but For his part, Josh built a menu that matched for lunch and dinner. “Even though our place is this ideal. “Our whole thing here is simplistically Southern,” he says. called the ‘tavern,’ and we have TVs in here,” Josh says. “That doesn’t “But we pay a lot of homage to other areas – German, Italian, Spanish, mean that we’re just burgers and fries and fried chicken sandwiches. We whatever it is ... We play around with stuff that’s international to give do want to offer a different experience with our menus and bring in a people a fresh outlook on our cuisine to keep them wondering what taste of fine dining.” we’re gonna do next.” The former chef at City Kitchen says the seasonal Obviously it’s working. Why else would Josh name UNC football fall menu features a Spanish street corn-inspired dish as well as Asiancoach Mack Brown and his wife, Sally Brown, as regular patrons? influenced char siu ribs, while the mainstays include the popular Belly Belly & Eggs, $12 – by Hannah Lee 22

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➾ NEWS BITES “The Key Ingredient,” hosted by local food writer and cooking teacher Sheri Castle, premiered on PBS NC on Sept. 23. Each episode follows one ingredient as it travels from its source to the kitchen, introducing viewers to local farmers, fishermen and chefs along the way. The Root Cellar’s co-owner and chef Sera Cuni made her second appearance on the Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games,” which aired Aug. 18. A viewing party was held at The Lumina Theater in Southern Village with proceeds from the event benefiting the CORA food pantry serving Chatham County residents. Grata Cafe opened on Aug. 3 in the previous Elmo’s Diner location at Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The menu is Italian inspired, featuring dishes such as meatballs, bucatini cacio de pepe and chicken parmigiana. Grata, meaning “gratitude” in Italian, is owned by Jay Radford and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The House of Gatewood owners Jen Spada and Ron Spada announced on Aug. 3 that the restaurant will now serve as an event space and supper club, featuring events such as wine dinners, themed parties and live music. The historic space in Hillsborough will also be available for intimate gatherings or large celebrations of up to 150 people. At press time, Coco Bean Coffee Shop was slated to reopen in October as Coco, an upscale cafe featuring a menu of dinein comfort food, cocktails and mocktails in addition to a coffee espresso bar and selection of pastries. The cafe will continue to offer only plant-based dairy alternatives and serve strictly vegan products in its new location, the reestablished Glen Lennox community office building called The Gwendolyn. The Spindle Bar @ Schoolkids Records opened on July 17 on West Franklin Street. The bar offers up to eight beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans, so guests of the record store can now sip as they shop for albums.

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we can recommend integrative treatments that include lifestyle factors that can prevent medical problems and promote longevity and well-being.” The concierge model includes a monthly or annual fee – ranging from $1,800-and-above per year (usually not covered by Accessible (and longer) appointments insurance) – and the promise that and doctors who prescribe patient wellness the practice will limit enrollment in order to deliver on their commitment. In fact, the cap on patient membership is critical to these goals – a typical primary By Co n n ie G e n tr y | P h o to g ra p hy by Joh n Micha el S imp s on care practice may have 2,000-plus patients per physician, according to The Physicians Foundation. A concierge practice rarely, if ever, exceeds 600 patients per doctor, so access is readily available in face-to-face, email and telehealth options. But access is not the only, or even main, patient benefit. “The fact that we are available to our patients is really not what the patient is paying for,” noted magine calling your doctor and getting a same-day Dr. Jessica Burgert of MDVIP/Chapel Hill Family appointment. Imagine that doctor recognizing you and Medicine. “The annual fee goes toward that testing/labs/ knowing your medical history because you are one of time spent in prevention and wellness at the annual visit. only a few hundred patients they see as opposed to one The increased access is just an added bonus as we have among thousands. And imagine the doctor spends all more time to spend with our patients. The benefits are the time needed in your appointment, as opposed to the time, attention, collaboration and coordination of care, 10- to 15-minute visits that have become the trademark of wellness care, personalized medicine, cutting-edge care, overloaded traditional medical practices. family atmosphere, the entire staff knows the patients, The more time The idea of more time with patients, coupled with [the] intimately, comfortable and welcoming environment we get to spend comprehensive medical care and referrals, are the and so on.” with patients, particularly those underpinnings of the increasingly popular “concierge The annual fee at CHFM covers a wellness and with chronic, doctor” model. Those goals undergird the spread in prevention program that entails an extensive evaluation complex or Chapel Hill and surrounding communities of concierge including comprehensive lab work, cardiovascular and multiple medical challenges, medical practices customized for the individual that offer peripheral vascular evaluation, agility testing and an the better the accessible appointments, plenty of doctor-patient time assessment of body mass composition. The results of outcomes.” and doctors who advocate for patient wellness. the tests are reviewed during an in-depth, 90-minute – Dr. Deborah “Time is such a precious commodity,” said Dr. appointment with the doctor, which initiates the Ann Ballard Deborah Ann Ballard, a primary care physician at Duke proactive physician-patient relationship that the doctors Integrative Medicine, “and the more time we get to spend hope to establish. with patients, particularly those with chronic, complex “We review in detail the patient’s health history, or multiple medical challenges, the better the outcomes. the testing results, and health and wellness goals,” Dr. And the better we get to know our patients, the better Jill Lambert of MDVIP/CHFM explained. “We also

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Dr. Jessica Burgert and Dr. Jill Lambert of MDVIP/Chapel Hill Family Medicine at the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

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have access to a toolkit of resources aimed at cancer early detection, [a] food-sensitivity evaluation and brain health. Instead of simply making a diagnosis and prescribing a medication, we also consider dietary and exercise measures that would benefit our patients, and we make recommendations on reputable acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists.” The customized-health care model is in sync with the paradigm shift in how we think about health care. For decades, medical advice was sought almost exclusively as a solution to sickness — you called the doctor because you were sick. But we’ve become increasingly more proactive about our health and seek health care that can provide a pathway to wellness and better living. Similarly, many doctors have become frustrated and disillusioned with the demands of practicing medicine in an environment that requires as much attention be given to administrative details as patient care. These new health care models are gaining traction as a result. In exchange for a smaller practice, the doctor builds stronger relationships with each individual. In October 2016, Dr. Todd Granger opened Primus Internal Medicine, a direct primary care practice off Hwy. 15-501 in the part of Chapel Hill that lies in Chatham County. He’d been in traditional primary care practices since 1993, first in Siler City and then back in Chapel Hill, having completed his residency at UNC and served on the faculty at the UNC School of Medicine. “I was in two fantastic practices, both in terms of colleagues and patients, but I [prefer to] spend a lot of time with patients, which means I was always running behind,” Dr. Granger said. “Good medicine takes time.” 30

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While he is quick to assert that good health care was being delivered in his former practices, typical 15-minute time slots do not “reflect the reality of what is needed in internal medicine, where appointments should be 30 minutes or more,” he said. “I wanted to be able to practice in a way that allowed me to do that, so I looked at other practices and reimbursement models. The direct primary care model was attractive to me because it was more affordable for patients.” As an example, the monthly membership at his practice is $75, half the cost of the $150 monthly fee at Duke Integrative Medicine, which more closely follows a concierge model and resides in a healthful and tranquil setting where members have access to a range of holistic services, from nutrition to yoga to acupuncture. The fee at CHFM is also $1,800 annually, but dependent children younger than 25 are seen as well at this practice without paying an additional fee if their parent is an enrolled member. CHFM was started in 1975, operating as a traditional insurance-reimbursement model; in 2008, the practice transitioned to the “conciergelike” MDVIP model. Dr. Burgert and Dr. Lambert assumed ownership of the practice in July 2020, eager to embrace the “value in prevention” mantra that the acronym denotes. “We have prospective patients fill out extensive intake questionnaires that cover everything from their sleep history to their medical history to their beliefs and value systems,” Dr. Ballard said, “and we go over it [with the patient] in our first meeting, typically lasting one hour.” Though practices vary in their health approaches, one thing remains constant: a smaller patient load allows for more face time. At the family practice where Drs. Lambert and Burgert worked for 10 years prior to joining CHFM, they each had a panel of more than 1,000 patients. At MDVIP practices, patient panels top out at a maximum of 600 per doctor, and the CHFM practice still has room for new patients, with initial appointments typically

Dr. Todd Granger opened Primus Internal Medicine, a direct primary care practice off Hwy. 15-501, in October 2016.

We also do a lot of educating, compiling articles and informational handouts they can use as a road map for the year.” – Dr. Jessica Burgert

scheduled within a week. In the two practices where he spent the first half of his career, Dr. Granger’s patient panels totaled 1,800 to 2,500 individuals. His current direct primary care model is designed to handle 400 to 440 patients, and he has a few open spots, giving his patients easy access to same-day appointments and enabling him to keep the door open for additional members. The smaller practices allow time for customized wellness plans for each patient which is a lot of work, but it’s “joyful work,” said Dr. Burgert. “We also do a lot of educating, compiling articles and informational handouts they can use as a road map for the year,” she added. “Some patients get their annual wellness assessment, and we don’t see them again for a year; others come back in for any number of reasons. We also do a lot of correspondence with our patients via email and text, or [on the] phone.” CHFM and Duke Integrative Medicine participate in select insurance plans, and the annual fee can be paid using the patient’s health savings account or flexible spending account. As a direct primary care provider, Primus doesn’t participate in insurance plans or Medicare, but Dr. Granger’s patients can use their Medicare coverage or insurance for prescriptions and health care services performed outside of his office. “At least half my patients are older than 65, which is the nature of internal medicine,” he said. “The main reasons they give for doing this [fee-based] model are the access and the amount of time I can spend with them, which is gratifying to me. The things I find attractive about direct primary care, they find attractive as well.” Many direct primary care family practices allow unlimited visits, but internal medicine patients tend to be more complicated and have more chronic conditions, so the annual fee at Primus includes a yearly physical, similar to the wellness and prevention assessment at CHFM, as well as three office visits. If a patient exceeds that number of visits, they pay a flat $40 fee, much like an insurance co-pay. “When we emerge from the pandemic and social isolation,” Dr. Lambert added, “we want to begin offering quarterly seminars on fitness, nutrition and community resources [as well as highlight] some of the talents of our members.” CHFM is planning an upcoming event with a local historian to take their members on a hike across UNC’s campus and discuss the roots of the community. CHM November 2021 chapelhillmagazine.com

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acing another stretch of at-home instruction back in September 2020, Raquel Harris, an English language arts (ELA) teacher at Culbreth Middle School, realized her seventh grade students could use some connection. Her neighbor Dr. Donna Miller, the medical director at Carolina Meadows retirement community, also saw the toll the pandemic was taking on her residents. “We got to talking about how great it would be if my lonely students and her lonely residents could help one another 46

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during the pandemic’s restrictiveness,” Raquel says. Soon, they had an idea: what if the middle schoolers and Carolina Meadows residents became pen pals? Raquel’s ELA co-teacher, Linda Kroger, had her seventh grade class join the project, bringing the total to more than 200 students. From there, each student was paired with a resident. “The volunteers at Carolina Meadows did an amazing job of matching each child to an adult who shared similar interests or had a connection in some way,” Raquel says.

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Carolina Meadows resident Greg Olley became interested in the pen pal program when the community sent emails requesting participation. “When I saw the second announcement indicating that more volunteers were needed, I thought I should volunteer,” he says. “I thought, perhaps I could learn something about the life of contemporary middle schoolers. They have a reputation for being difficult. I really did not know if I would connect with my pen pal. I thought it had a definite upside, and if it fizzled, at least it was worth a try.” Luckily, Greg and his pen pal, Joshua Bosworth, did form a connection over their love of animals and family. The two stay in contact today, even now that Joshua is in eighth grade. “Even if we don’t email each other as frequently as we used to … I am excited whenever I see an email from [Greg], and I’m sure he has the same feelings,” Joshua says. Greg agrees that the emails were more than just a school project. “I don’t think that either of us viewed the letters as an assignment,” Greg says. “It was a way to learn and to make a new friend.” Culbreth student Raine Honeycutt was nervous about the project

at first, but she found her perfect match in Bette-Burr Fenley, who shares her love of books. “I’m 98% sure that’s [why we were matched], since no one else would be able to stand my lengthy conversations of how deeply devoted I was to morally gray characters,” Raine laughs. Bette-Burr says that the experience was “eye-opening,” especially since Raine is a “lively, talented writer. … I hope the adventure continues!” Raine also hopes to maintain their friendship and “to see [Bette-Burr] … in person once COVID has finally lifted.” For the 2021-2022 school year, a new group of seventh graders was paired with Carolina Meadows residents. “As opposed to last year, we are going to write physical letters, so [there is a] tangible gift both parties can hold and keep,” Raquel says. After the positive feedback from last year’s participants, she’s excited to start the project again and bring these two communities closer together. “I really believe that if reading through hundreds of letters is what I am called to give my attention to this year, it will be well worth it to have helped cultivate multigenerational friendships.” CHM November 2021

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Kids direct their own learning at this school focused on outdoor play By Hannah McCl el l an P h otography by J ohn Mi chael Si m pson

utside of a regal blue building with white trimming in Chapel Hill, nearly a dozen kindergarteners paint pictures, read books and swing in the trees. Inside, a woman sporting cowboy boots and a walkietalkie hums as she cleans the large back windows. “I’m Shelley,” she says, laughing, “director, owner and window washer.” Shelley Welch, a lifelong educator, is the founder and director of Wildflower School, a pre-K through kindergarten school focused on outdoor play and child-directed learning. She founded the school in 2016 after learning about the Reggio Emilia approach, which fundamentally believes young children are capable of initiating their own learning. “It helped me understand children and education in a way I had never before imagined,” Shelley says. Wildflower School has 50 students this year, with mixed-age preschool and kindergarten classes, and five teachers. Each class has two co-teachers,

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who identify patterns of play among the children, helping them to engage in the activities they choose. Due to the pandemic, Wildflower is hosting all classes outside, except during lightning storms. There’s a lot for students to choose from: a giant sandbox filled with dump trucks, mud kitchens and a story walk of the children’s picture book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. If you watch teachers interact with students for long enough, you’ll notice them taking photos of students playing. The purpose goes beyond simply capturing moments. “From a real pedagogical standpoint, we’re looking for the inquiry this child is making in the play, because when kids play, they’re always trying to crack open the nut of the world and figure out what it’s all about,” Shelley says. “So we’ll just bring in their mother lode of documentation each week and look at it all together. The first question that we ask as we look through is, ‘What are the patterns?’ Then we ask, ‘What’s the inquiry that we see behind this pattern?’” The school then tries to enable those types of inquiry and play, sometimes buying new toys or professional-grade art supplies. 50

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This style of teaching, Shelley believes, avoids some of the rigidities she sees in other preschools. For example, why should children be forced to share when they don’t want to? Wouldn’t it be better to encourage children to choose sharing by making them feel like the things they’re playing with won’t be forcibly taken from them? Wildflower attempts to tackle such questions by offering a different way of teaching young children. For the first two years, Wildflower School leased a farm, moving to its current 16-acre “shipping container school” off of Damascus Church Road in 2018. Last January, Shelley purchased the 18-acre property next door to expand its farm, Belle Vie Farm, which sells cut flowers, eggs and more. “I always want to keep tuition low… I want to be accessible to a more diverse student body,” Shelley says. “It’s also really important to me to keep teacher salaries high, and you can’t have everything unless you have this third piece, which is another source of income.” Shelley hopes to build a house on the newly acquired land in a few years. In the meantime, she is slowly expanding the school while not sacrificing its ambitious vision – one that all started for Shelley after seeing her own children benefit from self-directed education. “I saw that wrestling with ideas was not a waste of time or an obstacle to progress – it is progress,” Shelley says. “This is not an educational approach for everyone – it can feel like taking leaps of faith with each step, but it is so invigorating and inspiring. The children’s competence, their complex theories about how the world works and their sense of justice and fairness captivates me every day.” CHM

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offering up a “prize” of Gatorade. Claps and cheers erupt from Asha’s teammates who are watching from behind the chain-link fence. “That’s just good sportsmanship,” parent Vivian Go says about the passionate verbal support. Vivian’s daughters – high school freshman Sylvia Mast, sophomore Clara Mast and Hamilton College freshman Ingrid Mast – have all been a part of the ECHHS team. “Tennis is such an individual sport … it’s a quiet sport, you know. [The players are] just used to silence except for the sounds of the opponents and an occasional clap.” She says having teammates “really rooting for one another and banding together – it’s the most team-oriented experience that they’ve had in tennis.” The team has had plenty to cheer about this fall. At press time, the Wildcats had maintained an undefeated status so far – well on their way to matching the performance of their abbreviated 2020 season, in which they were 11-0 and won the Mideast Regional Championships without losing a set. When school was fully virtual last autumn, the fall tennis season was delayed and condensed, starting in November and lasting only about a month. The spring allowed for a 2 ½ -month season, with masks required at morning practices. “Now we’re back to full swing,” Nick says. After nearly 35 years of coaching and teaching physical education at various schools in Orange County, Nick had retired in 2011. But he wasn’t finished with coaching just yet. He took over from Lindsey Linker, one of the most successful tennis coaches in the state’s history, who was named conference coach of the year 39 times. Since 2016, the girls team has achieved a 60-6 record, won four conference and three regional titles, and earned two state runner-up team finishes. The girls junior varisity team, led by coach Elizabeth Heetderks, holds a 7-2 record this season as of press time. When classes end at 4 p.m. each day, students gather at the school’s courts for practice and get started with a warmup and hitting drills before moving to doubles and then singles practice games. The JV team heads to nearby Cedar Falls Park for practice. Over the course of the 45- to 60-minute sessions, they work to sharpen skills that don’t 54

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take priority when players take lessons or practice during the off-season. Marni Kim, a freshman on the junior varsity team, says, “We learn strategies for doubles – what to do in certain situations, like if you had a really good shot, you should come up to the net.” Nick says, “As a coach, you’ve got to work on little things that can make the difference in a game or match. We compete a lot, and then we have fun after the match.” When the team travels by bus to away matches, the ride home often includes a stop at Chick-fil-A for dinner. Junior Mya Tan says, “We usually get home late, but it’s really fun.” Experiences that foster morale and help the team bond are especially cherished after a notso-normal year. “We actually got closer together, because [tennis] was the only interaction we were getting amongst our peers,” varsity player Christina Ahn, a senior, says of the spring season. Like Asha’s hard-fought win, players battle out each point on the court alone, but the team is waiting on the sidelines to cheer each other on. CHM

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aryland-raised Nyah Hamlett spent most of her adult life in Virginia, earning a bachelor’s degree in speechlanguage pathology and audiology from Old Dominion University, two master’s degrees in K-12 reading and educational leadership from Regent University and a doctorate in educational policy, planning and leadership from The College of William & Mary. She spent twelve years with Henrico County Public Schools at both the school and central office levels and most recently, served as chief of staff for Loudoun County Public Schools. Nyah started as the superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools on Jan. 1.

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The athletic director at Seneca Valley High School [in Germantown, Maryland] was Mr. [Rick] Samuda. He just made sure that he held student-athletes accountable while also making sure there was a connection between the court or the field and your classroom. He was a huge, huge inspiration and a great role model for young people at Seneca Valley way back then. Did you participate in sports in high school?

I did. I played basketball. And then I also was a cheerleader just for football and competition. Did you always know you wanted to go into education?

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three girls on their junior varsity team who had obvious physical disabilities, one of whom had Down syndrome. I was 14 and sitting in the stands [watching the JV game] with my teammates crying, because I was so moved that their team and their school community seemed to be so inclusive. Well, I had some teammates who were kind of chuckling and laughing a bit. That was the first time that I knew that I wanted to go into education and work with people with disabilities, because even as a young 14-year-old on the varsity team, I was standing up to some of my junior and senior teammates saying, ‘Hey, that’s not right. You shouldn’t laugh at them.’ That was the first time that I had the opportunity to [be an advocate].

You began your career as a special education teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. How did those years as a teacher shape your understanding as you got into administration?

I was able to hone some of my leadership skills early on just juggling the instructional side of the job, the case management side and then also having to serve kind of as an administrator in some of those roles. And then the other thing I’ll say is just the connections that I was able to make with students and the impact that I didn’t realize I had on them my first or second or even third year of teaching. Seeing young people who are now young adults in the community years later and them telling me what an impact that I had on them also helped to shape my leadership pathway. I just knew that I wanted to do whatever I could to make sure that adult issues did not get in the way of

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Yes, but at the same time, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Other than having some mentors and administrators kind of pushing me in that direction, each move or degree I obtained or new career that I ventured upon just kind of happened. Until probably two years ago, I never wanted to be a superintendent; I didn’t really see that in my cards. I had a degree in speech pathology and audiology with a minor in special education. I was working with students with disabilities, and so many of my students were still struggling to read. That’s what prompted me to go get a master’s in reading. Then I became a reading specialist and instructional coach at a Title I elementary school. My principal at the time just kind of used me as a pseudoadministrator, so I had some on-the-job training that was unintentional. Then I got another degree in administration. It was this natural, organic pathway. You mentioned having mentors along the way. Do any stand out?

One person in particular comes to mind – [Bondy Shay Gibson, who holds a doctorate in education, is] the superintendent in Jefferson County in West Virginia. She was my supervisor when I was a district special education coordinator. She, as part of my evaluation process, sat me down one day and said, ‘So what’s next? You’re doing a great job here.’ I looked at her, and I said, ‘I want your job.’ She laughed and said, ‘Well, we’ll try to figure out how to make that happen.’ A year and a half later, she was promoted to an assistant superintendent, and then I was promoted to director of special education, so I literally followed in her footsteps. She then was promoted to deputy superintendent, and then I was promoted to assistant superintendent. She continues to be a bold and unapologetic leader. She does not take too much from people when it comes to adult issues getting in the way of what students need. I’ve really picked that up from observing her leadership style and approach to this work. You started on Jan. 1, 2021. What was the welcome like?

I share this story often, but my favorite experience was [speaking with John Wortman], a student at one of our elementary schools who has a YouTube channel called John News. One of his first questions was, ‘Dr. Hamlett, it’s kind of a weird time to become November 2021

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a superintendent in the middle of a pandemic – what were you thinking?’ My answer to John was that some people have used the pandemic as an excuse due to the many insurmountable challenges associated with it, and others see it as an opportunity to accomplish amazing things. That’s what I saw this opportunity as, and the welcome just really affirmed the decision that I made to come here and to move my family to a new state. I had to start trying to build relationships with community members, staff, members, parents and students through a screen, because for at least three or four months, we were still remote. I didn’t get a chance to get into classrooms and to participate in in-person community meetings until early to late spring. I had to work extra hard to do what I called in my transition plan – listen, observe and learn. At the beginning of the pandemic, to combat the digital divide, the district distributed tablets and hot spots. With kids back in the classroom, does that continue to be an issue?

I would say that that was one of the silver linings of the pandemic and having to abruptly close schools. Because we were able to distribute laptops, iPads and devices, as well as hot spots to our students and families, we now have those tools and resources for all of our students and all of our families. And we also still have to be agile enough to be prepared to shift to remote instruction at any time. We’ve all seen clips of parents across the country, including ones in your former district of Loudoun County, screaming at school board meetings over masks. Is that the case here, or do you think most parents know that the district and the board have kids’ best interests in mind?

I would say that Loudoun County and how engaged that community is – right, wrong or indifferent – with their approach and how engaged that community is really prepared me for the level of engagement that’s here in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. But I also will say that here, for the most part, families and staff members have been rather respectful while still expressing opinions of disagreement. My role, and the role of my leadership team, is really to help our community understand that when we’re making decisions, we have to make them in the best interest of over 12,000 students and over 2,000 staff members. It has been great to be able to engage with the community and have conversations, sometimes tough conversations. But I think the real work is done when you’re able to have courageous conversations. And then the other thing that is really important, and we’ve been doing our best to do this since I started, is making sure that we include a student voice as part of this decision making.

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What would you like to tackle during your tenure?

Ultimately, closing the gaps that we know exist. I’ve set a theme, as well as three vision components for this year, recognizing that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic. The theme for our district is to lead simply – that’s based on a book [called “Lead Simply”] by Sam Parker. The tenants are basically to model the behavior that you expect to see of others, connect with those who you lead and involve them as much as possible. Those three vision components are [first] ensuring that we keep equity at the center of everything that we do. Right now, if you look at our data, that’s actually not reality. But it’s really important that we move in that direction, where we understand the importance of anti-racist leadership, that we understand the importance of advocating for and supporting our students with disabilities and our English learners, while also having high expectations and growing our students who may not fall into some of those categories. Then [two] creating a datadriven culture and ultimately that by means of helping us to close the gaps that we know exist. And then our strategic plan is currently expiring, so that third vision component is to use strategic planning to inform our work. Do your kids attend schools in the district?

I have a kindergartner, a fourth grader and an eighth grader, and they all attend school here. And they love it. What is that like – having Mom be in charge?

The middle schooler does not want anyone to know that his mom is superintendent. He would probably give his left arm if somebody could keep that secret. And then the kindergartner doesn’t really understand. [During] the first week of school, I visited every school, and when I came to his school, I happened to see him in the hallway. He just said to me at dinner last night, ‘My teachers know you, Mom, but they don’t know Daddy.’ He really doesn’t know what Mom does other than that I work for schools. And then my fourth grader is proud to tell anybody about her mom being the superintendent. What activities do you enjoy with your family?

We love to walk as a family, just to get outside. One thing we joke about as a family is we say that these “chapel hills” are no joke. We [would] walk as a family all the time in Loudoun. Now, even my 5-yearold, going up and down the hills and on these trails, is sometimes out of breath. CHM

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CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org Focus A learning community dedicated to discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 785 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $26,995; $2,625 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 108 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955; chapelhillcoop.com Focus Partners with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence, and support kids as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited with a Five Star licensure. Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 5:1; Age 2, 8:1; Age 3-5, 10:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; Half-day, threequarter or full-day options. Part-time options also available Mon., Wed., Fri./ Tues., Thurs. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-354-8000; cressetchristian.org Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christcentered environment. Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,285 - $10,900 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application. 

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CRISTO REY RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL 334 Blackwell St., Ste. 100, Durham 919-897-5680; cristoreyrt.org Focus College preparatory, careerfocused, transformational Catholic high school. Grades 9-10 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition Average $70 per month per family (for single or multiple children) Special Requirements Not required to be Catholic to attend. DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420; dukeschool.org Focus Project-based independent school that inspires learners to boldly and creatively shape their future. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 490 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition For 2021-22: Preschool, $4,037 - $20,184; K-4, $4,379 - $21,894; Grades 5-8, $4,778 - $23,890 Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile. DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool and Lower School, 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787; da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 1,232 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $16,780 - $29,635 (including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12.

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DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790; durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for young men with high financial need, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college prep high school. Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $20,620 with scholarship-driven tuition awarded to low-income students Special Requirements Open house attendance. EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858; emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking, social responsibility, and academic and artistic excellence. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 7:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,915 - $19,956 Special Requirements Virtual tour, parent-teacher consultation, new student assessment. EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY 311 Oakwood Ave., Durham 919-925-3083; empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. They discover their gifts, passions and purpose, and are active in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning apprenticeships and diving deep into subjects through hands-on and collaborative challenges. As a Black-centered community, Empowered Minds believes “that by uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with our truth, we will better understand who we were, who we are and who we must be.” The goal is to provide a world-class, high-quality educational experience with a committed focus on character development, socio-emotional and lifelong learning. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 25 Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $7,425, $250 annual registration fee. Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.

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GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567; gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 86 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $6,700 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child. HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139; hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education. Grades Junior K-11 (adding 12th grade in 2022-23) Total Enrollment 140+ Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition Junior Kindergarten three-day/five-day, $3,675/$5,250; K half/full-day, $5,250/$6,300; Grammar (grades 1-6), $6,300; Logic School (grades 7-9), $6,825; Rhetoric (grades 10-12), $6,825 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour. HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a halfday school, tutoring and summer programs. Grades 1-12; Summer (1-8); Tutoring (K-12) Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $21,060 (1-2 hour options also available for grades 9-12) Special Requirements Application and interview. HOLLY HOUSE PRESCHOOL 75 Cedar Run, Pittsboro 201-638-0915; hollyhousepreschool.com Focus Half-day preschool program that focuses on the whole child; social, emotional and academic growth are all supported. Ages 3.5-5 Student/Faculty Ratio Limited to 12 students per class, no more than 6:1 Special Requirements In-person tours by appointment only. Visit website for a virtual tour. 

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HOPE CREEK ACADEMY 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360; hopecreekacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $22,800 and $500 materials fee. Limited financial aid available. Special Requirements School visit. IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org Focus For more than a century, Immaculata has educated a diverse student body with a focus on character development, faith formation and academic excellence. Grades Pre-K-8 Total Enrollment 535 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $7,400 - $8,270 for parishioners, otherwise $8,670 - $9,825, plus $200 annual enrollment fee Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s school records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100. INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham; 5510 Barbee Chapel Rd., Chapel Hill 919-401-4343 (office); imsnc.org Focus Combines an authentic Montessori education with language immersion in Mandarin, French and Spanish to provide a truly global education for children. Grades Age 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $10,645 - $14,895; Extended day options available for an additional fee. Need-based financial aid available. Special Requirements No Chinese, French or Spanish experience required for new students entering as toddlers through first graders. New students joining at second through fourth grade from dual-language or immersion programs are also welcome to apply.

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CHAPEL HILLCARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-8211 • chccs.org FAST FACTS • Graduation rate: 92.8% • Dual Language Programs: Carrboro Elementary School, Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, McDougle Middle School, Culbreth Middle School, Spanish; Glenwood Elementary School and Phillips Middle School, Mandarin. These programs are open to all students residing in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. They may live anywhere in the CHCCS district, and the district will provide transportation to and from their dual-program school. • 43% of CHCCS teachers hold advanced degrees. 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR DATA Total students

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JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Ste. 100, Apex 919-387-9440; jordanlakesa.com Focus High school/college preparatory, inclusive special education. Grades K-12+ Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition K-8, $16,450; Grades 9-12, $19,450 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day tryout. LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham 919-493-5882; lakewoodavenue.com Focus Provides a high-quality early childhood program with a stable, well-educated teaching staff ensuring consistent care and education. Ages 1-5 Total Enrollment 33 Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-3, 4:1; Ages 3-5, 8:1 Tuition Toddlers, $1,750/month; Preschool, $1,650/month Special Requirements The director offers virtual tours and admissions conversations for families weekday mornings. LEGACY ACADEMY 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060; lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multisensory activities, including art, music, language, math, science, brain power and physical activities. Classrooms, gardens, a water park and playgrounds are designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, afterschool program and summer camp for children up to 12 years old are also offered. Five Star licensure, NAEYC accredited and NC Pre-K Program site. Ages 6 weeks-Age 10 Total Enrollment 115, reduced during COVID-19 Student/Faculty Ratio Maximums when at full capacity. Infants, 5:1; Ages 13-24 months, 6:1; Ages 25-36 months, 9:1; Ages 37-48 months, 10:1; Ages 4-5, 13:1; Pre-K, 9:1; Ages 6-12, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program. Partnerships: Duke, UNC, UNCHC. Special Requirements Registration fee of $150. Need-based scholarships available.

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THE LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517; lernerschool.org Focus Educating mensches … one child at a time. Exceptional academics. Jewish culture, values and traditions. Diverse and caring community. Grades Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 150 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000 – $19,600. See website for tuition ranges by unit, flexible tuition availability and new student fees. Special Requirements Admissions application, parent virtual visit, student assessment and teacher recommendations. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522; lcsdurham.org Focus Students will acquire knowledge and wisdom with a biblical worldview as demonstrated through service and leadership in worship, missions, care and growth. The core values of truth, intellectual development, potential in Christ, Christian personnel and operational integrity are woven with worship, missions, care and Christian growth. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 290 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Yearly Tuition $4,200 per student Special Requirements Entry test and interview. 

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MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where they are guided toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world. Grades Age 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 220 Student/Faculty Ratio 18 monthsage 3, 6:1; Ages 3-6, 12:1; Ages 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 12:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1 Yearly Tuition 18 months-age 3: half day, $12,717, full day, $17,449; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,948, full day, $16,123; Kindergarten, $16,681; Grades 1-3, $16,852; Grades 4-6, $17,488; Grades 7-8, $20,464 Special Requirements Application, family meeting and student visit. MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339; mdsch.org Focus A faculty-operated school, a well-equipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare available. Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 70 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,550 Special Requirements Interview process includes general evaluation and meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary. MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Durham 919-732-5026; montessorifarmschool.com Focus Montessori education with special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care. Grades Pre-K-K Total Enrollment Up to 24 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $9,250; K, $12,000 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach to education. Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by child’s level. Yearly Tuition Toddlers, $4,220 $22,490; Early childhood-Grade 6, $6,340 - $19,570 (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.) Special Requirements Parent meeting. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Middle and Upper School, 408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham; Early Learning and Elementary, 7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545; msr.org Focus Independent Montessori school offering hands-on, real-life learning experiences through a mindful academic curriculum designed to build key competencies, confidence and independence. IB Diploma Programme offered for grades 11-12. Dually accredited by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate. Grades Age 15 monthsGrade 12 Total Enrollment 340 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $12,500 – $23,430 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, by grade level; interview. PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090; pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus Authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting. The school believes in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to respect, assist and guide in fulfilling their potential. It is committed to the Montessori philosophy and a child-focused approach to education. It strives to partner with families in their efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children in a relationshipbased, affordable environment. It is dedicated to the well-being, integrity and development of the larger Montessori community and of the local communities.

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Ages 18 months-12 years Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 – $9,250, depending on program Special Requirements Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com for more information on admissions. PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL 81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441; primrosechapelhill.com Focus An accredited private preschool delivering an exclusive learning approach that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. Grades Infant-private kindergarten Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; Early Preschool, 8:1; Preschool, 10:1; Pre-Kindergarten, 12:1; Private Kindergarten 12:1; after-school program (ages 6-12), 15:1 Tuition Varies by age level. $1,270 – $1,595 per month, full-time enrollment; $760 – $1,130 per month, part-time enrollment Special Requirements $150 preregistration fee. QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Bldg. B, Durham 919-680-6544; qeidurhamnc.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,500 SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-544-5652; southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and selfsufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment. Grades K-6 Total Enrollment About 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,000 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing. 

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ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6242; stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 410 Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:2; Age 4, 10:2; Grades K-3, 24:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 24:2 (teacher and shared assistant) Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call to inquire; K-8, $8,990 - $11,690 Special Requirements Application, $230 application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, letter from Catholic parish (if parish tuition rate), health form and immunization record. THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1201 Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-967-2700, ext. 2; studioschooldurham.org Focus A research-based, projectfocused independent school for children. Believes in a 21st century education, and equips children with a spirit of discovery, mastery and adventure that will empower them to fulfill their greatest potential across their school years and beyond. Grades K-8, middle school launching 2021 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:2 for lower elementary (ages 5-7), and 18:1 for upper elementary (ages 7-10) Yearly Tuition $10,300 THALES ACADEMY PITTSBORO 200 Vine Parkway, Pittsboro 919-525-1142; thalesacademy.org Focus An excellent, affordable education through the use of direct instruction and a classical curriculum that embodies traditional American values. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 75+ Student/Faculty Ratio K-2, 24:1 (Teacher assistant in K) and grades 3-5, 26:1 Yearly Tuition $5,300 Special Requirements Admissions are made on a rolling basis, and decisions are made after a full review of the application, checklist items and a student interview.

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TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org Focus A welcoming community devoted to academic excellence that ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in students to lead a life of purpose. Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $14,090 - $17,465 Special Requirements Application and interview required. TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org Focus Its mission is to educate students within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich, yet unhurried, curriculum; and communicating truth, goodness and beauty. It is a place where staff and teachers partner with parents in educating bright minds with open hearts. The school was founded in 1995, and its campus is nestled in the forest between Durham and Chapel Hill. Grades Transitional K-12 Total Enrollment 545 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 7:1; Middle School, 8:1; Upper School, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,925 - $23,790 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Multi-age classrooms with selfdirected learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play. Ages 3-5 Total Enrollment 45 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition Full day, $10,200; Half-day, $7,140 Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-trained. Limited financial aid available.

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REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345; ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 25 states and 24 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1 Yearly Tuition $66,250 for boarding; $39,150 for day students. Special Requirements Separate interviews for parents and child, full application, math and English recommendations and transcript required. For more information, email admission@ashevilleschool.org. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham; Burkemont Ave., Morganton 919-416-2600; ncssm.edu Focus To educate academically talented students to become state, national and global leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential, online, summer and virtual learning driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery. As of press time, recruitment for the 2021-22 school year is closed, and recruitment for the 2022-23 school year is underway. For the 2022-23 school year, NCSSM will also welcome 150 juniors to a new campus in Morganton. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 at the Durham location and 150 at Morganton Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is a North Carolina public school. There are no fees associated with applying or attending. Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply. 

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SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000; sms.edu Focus An independent, college-preparatory, boarding and day school where girls are challenged academically to be bold, inspired and prepared to be extraordinary. Girls are accepted and empowered in their learning to grow spiritually and socially. They are recognized for their unique talents, passions and interests – and those yet to be discovered through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence and new media literacy. AP courses, innovative electives, junior internships, a unique seminar program, college counseling, rich arts program, 11 sports and a safe campus in a thriving urban location. Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the region, the state, the country and the world. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $60,700; $30,400 for day students. Needand merit-based financial aid available. Special Requirements Application, three written recommendations, a transcript from the applicant’s current school, SSAT scores and an on-campus interview. Contact admission@sms.edu for more information.

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SALEM ACADEMY 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem 336-721-2600; salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 10 AP courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs. Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem College to supplement AP curriculum. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 Yearly Tuition $50,500; $26,000 for day students Special Requirements Application process includes an interview, essay and transcripts, as well as optional teacher recommendations and optional testing.

ORANGE/CHATHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery.) ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Hwy. 57 N., Hillsborough 919-644-6272; enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizes a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum to build upon a 20-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 750 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Initial enrollment based on lottery in February; students waitlisted once slots are filled. THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Ste. 33, Hillsborough; 919-245-8432; theexpeditionschool.com Focus Embraces the natural curiosity of children and empowers them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to

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WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill 919-960-8353; woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 512 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle school and high school, 20:1 Special Requirements Application deadline in January, February lottery.

DURHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.) COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DIGITAL AND VISUAL ARTS 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-797-2340; communitydva.org Focus Growing students academically, socially and emotionally every day. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 230 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements None DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 501 Orange Factory Rd., Bahama 984-888-5504; discoverycharterdurham.org Focus Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Students must reside in N.C.

EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4100 N. Roxboro St. 919-213-8585; excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus To provide excellence and equity in education by developing a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship. Grades K-10 in 2021-22. The school will continue to add a grade each year. Total Enrollment 975 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, random lottery for vacant spots. HEALTHY START ACADEMY 807 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-5599; healthystartacademy.org Focus Strives to help its students grow, especially in math and reading. Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a child-centered curriculum with a safe structured environment. 

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have lived a long life, and I have enjoyed the people, especially the children.” With clarity and fondness, Mrs. Annie Mae Gattis Burnett recalls nine decades of people, history and reminiscences throughout Orange and Chatham counties. Born in 1926 in a house on Mitchell Lane in Northside, young Annie Mae was taught to love all people, a lesson at which she excelled. Her love and care of children began with her younger siblings whom she afforded safe passage through forest and field, unsullied petticoats as proof. The self-described tomboy was an unwitting pioneer of the modern-day Tanyard Branch Trail when she frequently wielded a hoe to cut away weeds along a nearby branch of Bolin Creek. Her days of formal education at the Rosenwald-funded Orange County Training School (now Northside Elementary School) coincided with the Great

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Depression, during which time her parents – Martha Williams and Hamlet Chapel. She served on Hamlet’s usher board, was president of Sidney Monroe Gattis – separated and later divorced. the Missionary Society and a member of the Eastern Star. She is the last As a single mother, Martha moved her daughters to Sunset Drive surviving member of the Joy Bells, Hamlet’s touring choir. She treasures where the teenaged Annie Mae was a welcome help during difficult times. the 45 records and photographs they made together. When recounting her life story, Annie Mae often frames the hardship with Unable to have the children they desperately wanted, Annie Mae hope and humor. She recalls an open field at the end of Sunset, nearby and John A. seized an opportunity that contented their desire to raise the modern-day Midway Barber Shop on Rosemary Street, where an a family of their own and simultaneously aided Annie Mae’s working annual fair pitched tents and a Ferris wheel. When Annie Mae and her single mother. Martha faced double child care fees for her twins, who sisters became stuck atop the carnival ride, they directed a chorus of sibling were twenty years younger than Annie Mae. The couple raised the twins, giggles and shrieks toward their mother sweeping the back porch. Martha relieved some of Martha’s strain and later extended their generosity to soon arrived, broom in hand, and the laughter resonates eight decades later. three nephews whom they raised as their own. Strangers may address Annie Mae’s positive outlook was fostered by her forebears, generations of Annie Mae as Mrs. Burnett, but she is called Aunt Mae, Mae Mae or “everyday people, who were rich in love, respect and resourcefulness.” Legal Mama by the many children she raised and nurtured. segregation under Jim Crow laws often prohibited In her twenties and thirties, she was employed Black people from obtaining nonmenial by Fitzgerald “Jerry” Hudson of Collier employment. Her forebears were industrious Cobb & Associates, hired because her family farmers but also laborers, janitors, maids and remedy for colicky babies cured one of the young laundresses at UNC, where low wages and long Hudson boys. Annie Mae opened her heart hours resulted in home responsibilities for and home to the Hudson boys who remained children, including Annie Mae. in close touch and attended her 90th birthday By age 10, Annie Mae was an expert cook celebration in 2016. Annie Mae’s altruism and an astute observer, skills taught by Lonnie prevailed during a time when she could not Williams and Mary Kay Kirby, her maternal legally drink from the same water fountain as grandparents who were raised on Chatham the children in her care. She was instrumental County farms. The 100-acre Kirby farm was in teaching Black and white children to rise inherited by Annie Mae’s great-grandmother, above inequity, to love unconditionally. She Annette Smith Kirby, via the Mary Ruffin fondly recalls flights in the Hudson plane and Smith estate. Annette, Mary Kay, Lonnie and the joy she experienced caring for the Hudson myriad family members are buried at Mount boys. After John A. passed suddenly in 1977, Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Lystra Road, Annie Mae opened her home again to a where all worshipped and some preached. Until grandniece, and she still possesses the gift to teenagerhood, Annie Mae attended Mount disarm the surliest modern teen. Zion services, which often required an OrangeFrom her front porch, which seems breezy Chatham round trip in the rumble seat of her even during the stickiest summers, Annie Mae grandfather’s car. Back in Orange, she honed her uses her cane she calls “Charlie” to point out culinary and farming skills in Carrboro where the additions to her Chatham home of more Annie Mae holds a photo of her and her late husband, John Abe Burnett. her grandparents cultivated a self-sufficient, 2-acre than sixty years. John A. salvaged the lumber farm in the early 1940s. There, Annie Mae kept board by board from a Collier Cobb property house and fetched water from the nearby spring at the corner of Franklin Street and Estes and wood for the stove. Together, the family “raised tobacco, cotton and Drive. Clyde Crabtree, once proprietor of Frosty Trading Post on Jones sugar cane for molasses as well as lettuce, peas, beans, squash and corn Ferry Road, wired the home. Up the road, the old homeplace property is to feed the family. In times of need, neighbors helped one another bring still owned by Burnett family members, and the pack house – decorated in the harvests.” They weathered the bleak World War II years thanks to with farming tools – stands sentinel over the neighborhood. Annie Mae their garden and livestock, which included cows and pigs. pauses her storytelling to smile and rock with the breeze. She did not During WWII, Annie Mae attended services at Chapel Hill’s First learn about painful, personal histories from her parents. Her elders “tried Baptist Church on North Roberson Street, where the Rev. Dr. John to insulate children from the cruelty and pain associated with past racism R. Manley officiated. She transferred to Hamlet Chapel CME Church because so much lingered in their present.” They instilled in Annie Mae when she married U.S. Army veteran John Abe Burnett (“John A.”) positive experiences that shaped her selflessness. “Their tears were silent,” in 1947. His 12 siblings and 140-acre Burnett farm are integral to says Annie Mae, who will celebrate her 95th birthday on Nov. 18. Chatham’s neighborhood history. The Williams, Kirby and Riggsbee The words of her younger brother, William Gattis, best sum up families of Chatham County were schoolmates at Buck Mountain the sister who raised him: “Mae cared for the people in her life with School and attended Haw River Baptist Church and Mount Zion immeasurable grace, love and respect. There is a hidden dignity in her Missionary Baptist Church, yet Annie Mae knew nothing about the generation, and they never lost sight of who they were or what they meant Chatham County families until she married John A. and attended to one another.” CHM 78

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someone new, and I always try to say hello. And I’m actually the shy one – Johnny is the unofficial mayor of East 54!” Johnny, a UNC graduate and president of Morris Commercial real estate brokerage, purchased his unit in 2010. Viki, who also attended UNC, and her thenhusband, Roland Smith, moved in in 2011. “I think a part of me always knew I wanted to end up back in Chapel Hill,” Viki says. “Viki and Roland really brought me under their wing with the neighbors and got me involved in things,” Johnny says. And when Roland developed a terminal illness, the neighbors – including Johnny – rallied around him and Viki. “So many people were 84

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result is a blend of both traditional and contemporary art and furniture. “It wasn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when you’re used to living alone and making all the decisions,” Viki says. “I like a certain amount of glamour, and he likes a certain

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When UNC alumni Viki and Johnny aren’t cheering on the Heels at Kenan Stadium, they like to watch Carolina football games together in the den.

amount of color. But we are so happy with how everything has come together.” The entry hallway, once a blank canvas, now includes soft lighting and colorful artwork. “Johnny has a great eye for design,” Viki says. The couple replicated his den layout, but kept her beloved kitchen the same. Since Johnny moved out of his condo, Viki wanted to ensure that he still felt that he had space of his own. So, the guest bedroom became his multipurpose room. “We covered the walls in grass cloth and added sconces and a TV,” Viki says. The room also features artwork depicting golf courses Johnny has played at and the couple’s beloved vacation spot, Bald Head Island. But their favorite place to spend time is the balcony overlooking the golf course, watching the sun set with their Yorkie pups, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. “The dogs just love Johnny,” Viki says. “There’s always a breeze here between the buildings, and the views are amazing,” Johnny adds. “We wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” CHM 90

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* DE TAI L S ARE S U B J E C T TO C H A N G E . C H E C K RE STAU RANT W E B S I TE S AND S OC I AL ME DI A C H A N N E LS P RI OR TO V I S I T I NG.

INCLUDES RESTAURANTS, DELIS AND BISTROS IN CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO, HILLSBOROUGH AND NORTHERN CHATHAM COUNTY

CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159 ½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5062; bennysva.com Carolina Coffee Shop Casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955; cosmiccantina.com Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpresstogo.com Down Time Craft beer, pizza, tacos, wraps, paninis and more. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7008; downtimechapelhill.com Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews Independent bookstore and Mexican-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com Hibachi & Company Japanese fast-casual spot serving healthy hibachi- and teriyakistyle dishes. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-8428; hibachicompany.com Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant serving pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com Jed’s Kitchen Gyro pitas, shawarma wraps, subs and other Mediterranean and Moroccan dishes. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7003; jedskitchen.com Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries and burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com Möge Tee Bubble tea shop offering cheese foam fruit tea, fresh milk tea, fruit parfaits and fruit yakult. 151 E. Franklin St.; 984-234-3278; mogeteechapelhill.com Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566; supdogs.com

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Sutton’s Drug Store Old-fashioned diner known for its hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches like “Roy’s Reuben.” 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161; suttonsdrugstore.com

Buns Burgers & Fries Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com

Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com

Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com

Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/beer/ wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats. 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 210; 843-345-5289; cattalescatcafe.com

TRU Deli & Wine Bar Build-your-own sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com

Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar Traditional Indian dishes and unique options like pista korma and lobster pepper masala. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. D; 984-234-3671; chimneyindiankitchen.com

Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas and imported snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com

CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com

West Franklin Street 411 West Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com

Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually-owned food stalls including Asian fusion, a bottle shop, North Carolina barbecue and a nutrient-dense weekly pre-order menu. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. G; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com

Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings as well as vegan wings with more than 25 rubs and sauces. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com/chapel-hill Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, Italian entrees, calzones and subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 41 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com

Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 110 West Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com Brandwein’s Bagels Classic New York bagels and breakfast sandwiches. 505 W. Rosemary St.; 919-240-7071; brandweinsbagels.com

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com

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La Résidence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com Mama Dip’s Traditional Southern specialties, brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com

Trophy Room A Graduate Hotels concept serving up shareable plates, salads and burgers. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000; graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill/restaurant Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 415; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com YoPo of Chapel Hill Frozen yogurt, treats and shakes with unique flavors since 1982. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/Eastgate Crossing/Rams Plaza Breadman’s A variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meat, with daily soup and specials. All-day breakfast; catering available. 261 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com

Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean options. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com Mint Indian Cuisine North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com

Summit Coffee Cold brews, lattes, teas, special blends and more. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 704-895-9090; summitcoffee.com Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com

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The Loop Restaurant Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; thelooprestaurant.com Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and a variety of homemade kimchi. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com Monterrey Mexican Grill Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more. Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; letsgotomonterrey.com

Osteria Georgi House-made pasta, braised meat dishes and antipasto. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 100; 919-375-0600; osteriageorgi.com

CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 150; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com

La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207; lahaciendamex.com

Casa Maria Latin Cuisine Street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566

Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com

sôst A build-your-own-pizza concept, plus other options like macaroni and cheese, traditional pastas, sandwiches and wraps. 133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-234-0081; kpanns.com/sost

Kipos Greek Taverna Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting with outdoor dining. Eastgate Crossing; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com

Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/ chapel-hill

The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beer, wine and ice-cream sandwiches. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 5; 919-967-2626; chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

Que Chula Authentic Mexican food, tacos and craft tequilas. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 110; 919-903-8000; quechulatacos.com

Just Salad Salads, wraps, smoothies, soups, grain bowls and more. 111 S. Elliott Rd.; 984-999-3700; justsalad.com

Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowlsize lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com

Perennial Cafe Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, tea and pastries. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-228-8817; perennial.cafe

The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com

Japan Express Hibachi-style meals and sushi. 106 S. Estes Dr.; 919-928-9600

Chopt Unique salads, grain and quinoa bowls. Eastgate Crossing; 919-240-7660; choptsalad.com Clean Juice Certified organic juices, smoothies, bowls and snacks. Eastgate Crossing; 919-590-5133; cleanjuice.com Crab House Company Fresh, flavorful seafood. As of press time, temporarily closed. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-9015; crabhouseco.com Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market Allday breakfast, sushi and more. As of press time, temporarily closed. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com The Ghost Kitchen & Delivery Co. Deliveryonly restaurant group consisting of two virtual restaurants, Bistro 501 and The BBQ Company of Chapel Hill. 1322 N. Fordham Blvd.; ghostkitcheneats.com Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/ chapel-hill-bake-shop Il Palio at The Siena Hotel Italian specialties like butternut squash ravioli. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com

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Squid’s Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 Fordham Blvd.; 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Sutton’s in the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; suttonsdrugstore.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesch.com University Place Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com bartaco Tacos, fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com Hawkers Inspired by Southeast Asia's street fare, this eatery features homemade

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The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. Weekly prepared meals, groceries to-go box and Friday night specials. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com

OiShii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards and more. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com

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Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com

Chapel Hill Wine Company Wine store with bottles from all over the globe. 2809 Homestead Rd.; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com

Piggyback Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 102; 919-2404715

Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Outdoor seating available. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9887; silverspot.net

Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with bagels, sandwiches, salads. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-929-7700; deliedison.com

Pop’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com

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Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com

Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamrestaurant.net

Joe Van Gogh Coffee, tea and pastries. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com

Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com

Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Italian mains. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magone-italian-grill-pizza.business.site

Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake-tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326

Margaret’s Cantina Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina. com New Hope Market Breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more. 6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851

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Rasa Indi-Chinese Authentic North Indian and Chinese cuisine, with fusion and Thai dishes. Weekly specials. Patio dining. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266; sagevegetariancafe.com Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas plus an array of Italian comfort food. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com

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YOPOP Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229

Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.com

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Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209 Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 708 Market St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com

BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee. 610 Market St., Ste. 101-C; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com

Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com COMING SOON – Coco Full menu of dine-in comfort food, cocktails and mocktails, plus coffee, espresso bar, baked goods and pastries. The Gwendolyn, 101 Glen Lennox Dr., Ste. 180; 919-883-9003; cocochapelhill.com elements Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; firstwatch.com Hawthorne & Wood Fine dining cuisine with an outdoor patio, a fully stocked bar and an extensive international wine list. 3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-4337; hawthorneandwood.com Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com

Market and Moss American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. 700 Market St.; 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood, Italian dishes. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com

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Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100 E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com

401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 919-390-3598; 401main.com

Oakleaf “Immediate” cuisine like pastas and seafood using ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com

Acme Food & Beverage Co. Entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com

Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com

Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com

Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com

Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805

Cham Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai, Siamese and Chinese cuisine. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 190; 984-999-4646; chamthai.squarespace.com

Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; Ste. 101; 984-999-4983; meetfresh.us

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Mosaic Café & Bistro A pastry shop specializing in baked treats by day and a casual tapas-style bistro by night. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; mosaicbistro.com

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Old East Tavern Elevated food, wine, craft beer and cocktails. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-903-8699; oldeasttavern.com

COMING SOON – Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Murg Kebab. 101 Meadowmont Village Circle; lnlrestaurant.com

Mel’s Commissary & Catering Changing lunch-only menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com

Napoli Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; 919-667-8288; napolicarrboro.com

Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com

Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. 307 E. Main St.; 919-537-8958; lunarotisserie.com

Weaver Street Market Food bar items available as grab and go. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com

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thegourmetkingdom.com Bar & The Honeysuckle CafeKrave & Bar Kava Coffeehouse Loungeto Offers serving tea and meadsTea in addition a wide range of tea breakfast, lunch and dinner. 601 W. Main St.; and herbal drinks, 919-967-9398; thehoneysuckle.org/cafe-bar all made from kava, a type of plant root. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596; kravekava.com

Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with taps of craft beer. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222;

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Paco’s Tacos Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian tacos. Located in Mel’s Commissary & Catering. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700 Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups, fritti and gelato. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com Spotted Dog Vegetarian- and veganfriendly entrees. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com Tesoro 18-seat neighborhood restaurant with house-made pasta, seasonal plates and classic sweets. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-5378494; tesorocarrboro.com Wings Over Has 27 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas, salads and pasta. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com

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Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com Iza Whiskey & Eats Japanese fusion cuisine serving small plates, sushi, ramen, whiskey, sake and cocktails. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 140; 919-537-8645; izaeats.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St.; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com Vecino Brewing Co. Craft beer and flavorful small plates. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-3916788; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall/North Greensboro Street B-Side Lounge Small plates and inspired cocktails. As of press time, temporarily closed. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com Dingo Dog Brewing Company The nanobrewery/nonprofit features 16 taps and outdoor seating. 410 N. Greensboro St., Ste. 150; dingodogbrewing.com Grata Cafe Italian classics and inspired dishes cooked from scratch. Carr Mill Mall; 919-240-7000; gratacafe.com

Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7343

Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net

Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. Carr Mill Mall; 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com

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NOVEMBER 25 traditional holiday bounty of family favorites

Cup-A-Joe Coffee and pastries. 112 W. King St.; 919-732-2008; hboro-cupajoe.com

Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com

El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic fromscratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/ homepage.html

Weaver Street Market Hot food bar items are available as grab and go. Carr Mill Mall; 919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza

Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com

Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads. 602 Jones Ferry Rd., Ste. D; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com

Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc. wordpress.com

The House at Gatewood Supper club serving comfort food and special events venue. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com

Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com

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Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com

Thai Station Authentic, fresh Thai dishes. 201 E. Main St., Ste. C.; 984-234-3230; thaistationnc.com

Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Los Altos Mexican dishes, such as tacos and chiles rellenos. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177; losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com

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Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com

Gov’s Burger & Tap Burgers, hot dogs, salads, milkshakes, wraps and sandwiches. 50050 Governors Dr.; 919-240-5050; govsburgerandtap.com

Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 104 N. Churton St.; 984-245-9571 Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8566; napolihillsborough.com Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.com Panciuto Locally sourced, sustainably raised, Southern-influenced Italian dining. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; panciuto.com Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food. 370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480

Tarantini Italian Restaurant Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com North Chatham 501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com

Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. As of press time, temporarily closed. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; thesaratogagrill.com Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, baked goods, pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co Captain John’s Dockside Fish & Crab House American seafood dishes. 11550 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 N.; 919-968-7955; docksidechapelhill.com

The Village Diner Southern fare and takeout pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915; villagedinernc.com

Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine including fresh pastas, pizzas and more. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-2404104; cappspizzeria.com

Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items are available as grab and go. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop

Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering ASIAN BISTRO sushi, Chinese dishes like sweetand-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com

Whit’s Frozen Custard Rotating flavors of frozen custard, treats, pints to-go. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134; thewnp.com Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine, frose and more. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com

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O’YA Cantina Latin cuisine from all over the world. 72 Chapelton Ct.; 984-999-4129; oyacantina.com

Governors Village Town Hall Burger & Beer Burgers plus tacos, wings and salads. 58 Chapelton Ct.; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

Ciaobella Pizzeria Pizza, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990; flairfusionrestaurant.com

PITTSBORO Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800; alsdiner.net 100

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Allen & Son Bar-B-Que N.C. barbecue. 5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com Aromatic Roasters Small-batch coffee shop specializing in Aztec mochas, chai lattes and Thai teas. 697 Hillsboro St., Unit 101; 919-228-8345; aromaticroasters.com The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat bmc brewing Local brews like McClintock’s Tiara Red Ale and Mendel’s Dominant Recessive Kolsch. 213 Lorax Ln.; 919-7048567; bmcbrewing.com Buzz Cafe at Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, daily changing hot bar, sushi, salads and baked goods. Chatham Mills; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Grains and greens bowls, small plates and bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings. 439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Reservations are needed. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house Greek Kouzina Made from scratch hummus, gyros, kebabs and more. 964 East St.; 919-542-9950; greekkouzina.com House of Hops Bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. Outdoor seating available. 112 Russet Run; 919-5423435; houseofhopsnc.com John’s Pizza Restaurant Pizzas, pastas, wraps, calzones and strombolis. 122 Sanford Rd.; 919-542-5027; johnspizzarestaurant.com

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The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. Outdoor seating available. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com New Japan Hibachi-style Japanese cooking. 90 Lowes Dr., Ste. 101; 919-542-4380 ODDCO An art and design store and music venue featuring regional craft beers. 684 West St.; 919-704-8832; realoddstuff.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast. Serving dinner only. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com

ALSO CHECK OUT THESE DURHAM RESTAURANTS … Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com The Honeysuckle at Lakewood Wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919908-1851; lulubangbangnc.com

The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes. 664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com

Small B&B Cafe Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. Offering outdoor dining. 219 East St.; 919-228-8817; smallbandbcafe.com

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com

Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 130 Lorax Ln.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com

S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills Upscale steakhouse. 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 530; 919-704-8731; thesycamoreatchathammills. com

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Societa Sicilian Influenced Cucina Italian comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Bar serves 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. 5311 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. A; 919-941-6380; societainfo.com Village Pizza and Pasta A neighborhood pizza place serving up subs, calzones, pastas and salads. 11312 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 S., Ste. 300; 919-960-3232; villagepizzapasta.com Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls, Etc. Bakery selling cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins, cookies and bread with ’40s and ’50s flair. 35 W. Chatham St.; 252-305-9227; willysrolls.com

A Chapel Hill Tradition since 1950! Christmas House is an annual event that provides new coats, toys, and books to more than 850 children within our community. Parents and guardians are invited to a one-day free shopping opportunity where they select gifts for their families. Due to COVID-19 concerns, Christmas House will be held as a drive-thru event. With your financial support, parents will receive pre-packaged new coats, books and gift cards for each participating child.

You can make a di f f erence today! Send a tax deductible donation payable to Christmas House to:

PO Box 3543, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Or, scan the QR Code with your phone’s camera to make an online donation. Christmas House embraces community diversity and all holiday traditions through Gift Giving. All families are referred by the school district social workers. Christmas House and the Chapel Hill Service League do not select participating families.

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hapel Hill native Jaclyn Holland and Daniel Limbrick met on Match.com in 2015 and got engaged in March 2020, following a semi-longdistance relationship. The couple tied the knot on June 12, 2021, at Orange United Methodist Church where pastor Kori Robins gave a thoughtful, personal homily. “I grew up attending Orange UMC and have been supported by so many in the congregation throughout my life, so it was very meaningful to my parents and me that Daniel and I were able to get married there,” Jaci says. The wedding was livestreamed for those who could not attend in person, such as Jaci’s host family from her year teaching English in France and members of Daniel’s extended family in Houston. Bridesmaid Emily Walsh sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” which is mother-of-the-bride Jan Holland’s favorite hymn. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a reception at Tandem in Carrboro. Other local vendors played a part in the wedding weekend: The 102

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Siena Hotel hosted guests, 411 West was the site of the rehearsal dinner, Mina’s Studio did Jaci’s hair and makeup, and family friend Steve Vanderlinden made cheesecakes for the reception.

The newlyweds live in Greensboro, where Jaci is the executive coordinator at Ready for School, Ready for Life, and Daniel is an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. CHM

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hapel Hill native and Carrboro High School graduate Stephanie Skalos met Brennan Austin of Archdale, North Carolina, in 2013 while they were both studying at UNC Greensboro. The two lost touch for a while before they were reintroduced at a party in 2016 and started dating. After four years together, Brennan proposed to Stephanie at a dinner celebrating her graduation from graduate school at ECU, surrounded by their family and friends. On April 3, 2021, Stephanie and Brennan tied the knot at Union Grove Farm. “The best part was when we did our first look – away from all the people and commotion – and shared our vows with each other,” the couple says. “It was such a sweet, private moment that we will cherish forever.” The weather was fairly cold that day, but as soon as the music started at the reception, the dance floor heated up. Guests enjoyed dinner catered by 24 Blackbirds Cafe and Market, and dessert was a Sweetly Stirred cake plus homemade baked goods from family members. The pair ended the night with a final dance to soak up all of the memories from the day. The bridal party carried bouquets from Blawesome flower farm, and Stephanie wore a dress from Tre Bella, which dazzled under the couple’s sparkler exit. The couple lives in Durham, where Stephanie works as a mental health therapist and Brennan is a supervisor at UPS. CHM November 2021

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met in Advanced Placement chemistry class during their senior year at East Chapel Hill High School, and their own chemistry was instant. After parting ways for college, the two reconnected eight years later in Chapel Hill when Stephanie began her general surgery residency at UNC, and they dated for the next five years. During a trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks in 2019, Jack popped the question with Stephanie’s great-grandmother’s antique ring. Jack accidentally got down on one knee with an empty box – until the misplaced ring was found among their beach towels. “I thought it was a fake proposal at first,” Stephanie says. With the ring in hand, he finished the proposal. The couple kicked off the wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner and welcome party at La Residence. They tied the knot on May 1, 2021, at Highgrove Estate in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and were joined by guests including best 104

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man Calvin Harmon, maid of honor Marisa Gray and man of honor Matthew Gray. As the evening came to a close, Stephanie and Jack shared a memorable last dance by themselves to “New Year’s Day” by Taylor Swift. “Being able to enjoy the celebration’s final moments with my new husband with absolutely no one watching was all I could ask for,” Stephanie says. The couple resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Stephanie is completing a fellowship in trauma and critical care, and Jack works as an analytical chemist for Cambrex. CHM

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