Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Jim was born to Raymond Harless East and Otley Dawson East on June 5 He was preceded in death by his parents; his oldest brother Jennifer Raye East (Paul Busick); three great-nieces He was happiest in a newsroom and spent most of his working life in one He was hooked at his hometown newspaper – The Southwest Times From there he became the city editor of the Bristol Herald-Courier and moved on to reporting and editor roles in Pittsburg VA; before joining The Tennessean in Nashville Jim was known for his accurate and unbiased reporting Jim went undercover as a person experiencing homelessness and spent seven weeks living on the streets of Nashville local political scandals and everything in between was devoured by locals who wanted the scoop on everything Williamson County-related he immediately called Franklin Review Appeal Executive Editor Mindy Tate now called “Back on the Porch,” and led the charge to take the paper six days a week he also worked behind the scenes at Channel 4 news Williamson Home Page and as a ghostwriter and editor on many freelance projects.  He was the quintessential old school journalist They will miss his loving heart and his sense of humor.  A celebration of life service will be held at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin on Thursday with gathering and fellowship time one hour before the service Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors We keep you informed. Zaxbys held the grand opening of their new location on 127 East Franklin St.  Zaxbys Chief Operating Officer Sharlene Smith and Vice President of Operations Horace Williams along with seven other Zaxbys team members held a ribbon cutting in front of the restaurant.  Smith said the restaurant currently employs 55 local staff members She added that at new Zaxbys locations opening teams support permanent staff for the first few weeks The Franklin Street location will introduce ordering kiosks for testing and is the franchise's first inline storefront The 2,140-square-foot space hosts three kiosks seating for 17 people and several homages to UNC made up of blue Jordan One shoes fill one wall Another wall displays basketballs stylized to represent Zaxbys array of sauces.  “They chose Chapel Hill because of the college students and the atmosphere and the walk-ins and kind of the environment that this opportunity provides on East Franklin Street,” The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Assistant Vice President for Business Success and Communications Aury St several groups of students gathered around the storefront to celebrate the opening and order chicken Among them were UNC juniors Kyran Taylor and Ashton Hutchinson very rich history with a lot of restaurants that have been here to stay,” Taylor said “So in order to kind of get Zaxbys acclimated to the rest of Franklin Street enjoy some food and get to know them in the location Taylor said the podcast is recorded before opening hours in the new location and recently hosted former Chapel Hill point guard Elliot Cadeau.  First-year Saniya Styles said she was so excited to see a sign announcing the new Zaxbys on Franklin she stopped to get a picture with it.  “This has been my favorite restaurant since I was So I'm so glad we're bringing it here,” Styles said.  first-year Aaliyah Simon said she was excited to see competition between chicken restaurants on Franklin and to eat breakfast at the new location on its opening day Zaxbys entered a lease for the property in January 2025 and began construction for the restaurant later that month.  have everybody come out and enjoy our famous fingers and we're just loving the community and the relationship,” Smith said.  @DTHCityState | city@dailytarheel.com it was reported to a school resource officer that an employee with Macon County Schools brought a firearm to East Franklin Elementary School According to the Macon County - NC Sheriff's Office Facebook page an investigation was conducted by the school resource officer FEMA TO CLOSE 2 HELENE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS IN WNC The employee was charged with 1 Felony count of Weapon on Campus or Other Educational Property the Macon County Sheriff's Office believes that there was no threat to the school or any persons at any point Posted by | Sep 23, 2024 | When Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe closed at 173 East Franklin Street in 2020 tourists and former UNC students were despondent After years of no business in the storefront patrons can now walk in to a transformed space run by one of the more acclaimed chefs in the area Próximo, a Spanish tapas and wine bar, officially held its opening for customers on Friday after having a media preview earlier in the week. The restaurant is owned by Glendale Hospitality Elizabeth Sharp and Neal Benefield — and is also behind the restaurants Hawthorne & Wood and Bluebird in Chapel Hill Benefield will serve as Próximo’s beverage director with Chad Bourgeois as the executive chef and ElZeel Faust as the general manager The business describes itself as a place to pop into for “an impromptu bite,” featuring a menu of modern Spanish dishes desserts and snacks — ranging from seafood options like chilled garlic shrimp and Spanish anchovies to seared Spanish chorizo and an aged New York strip Chef Brandon Sharp stands behind the counter of Próximo his latest culinary venture in Chapel Hill to remove any barrier to parking and allow customers to drive up to the storefront Próximo says it will offer valet parking for $10 at all times of operation Próximo is be open seven days a week from 4 p.m Comments on Chapelboro are moderated according to our Community Guidelines are dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact WCHL by calling (919) 933-4165 FCC PUBLIC INSPECTION FILES Photo and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company emergency responders from Station 4 (Sta4) and local EMS units were called to a scene of a rear-end collision at the intersection of Lincoln Way East and I-81 The accident prompted immediate response from Franklin Fire Company’s squad crew who worked to clear debris and manage oncoming traffic to ensure safety at the scene Fire Police took charge of traffic control maintaining order for approximately 30 minutes as the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) conducted their investigation into the cause of the collision EMS personnel were actively involved in handling patient evacuations ensuring those affected received prompt medical attention The area was cleared and normal traffic flow was restored following the PSP’s preliminary investigation Commuters were advised to seek alternate routes during the incident The condition of those involved in the collision has not been disclosed Local authorities are expected to provide further details as the investigation continues Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Extended Search $137 million wish list includes Senior Center Press photo - The front entrance of East Franklin Elementary Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Read The Franklin Press, Franklin, North Carolina The Meridian Police Department told CBS2 that 42-year-old Emily Minow was taken into custody and booked into Ada Couty Jail without further incident regarding the crash She is charged with four counts of Aggravated DUI (felony) and one count of Vehicular Manslaughter (felony) She is scheduled to be arraigned Monday afternoon Meridian Police are asking drivers to avoid the North Locust Grove and East Franklin Road area due to a fatal crash Officers are on the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of North Locust Grove and East Franklin Road where one adult female has been confirmed deceased The intersection is closed in all directions as the investigation continues Authorities have urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while first responders work "Additional details will be released as they become available," said officials "Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident," they added Posted by | Mar 25, 2025 | , The fast-food restaurant Zaxbys will hold a grand opening for its new location in Chapel Hill the morning of Wednesday Zaxbys vice president of operations Horace Williams will join local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m which is located at 127 East Franklin Street The storefront was most recently occupied by the sandwich shop Capriotti’s “We are thrilled to continue to expand Zaxbys’ North Carolina footprint with the opening of this new Chapel Hill location,” said Zaxbys regional manager Trina Berry “We look forward to providing the highest quality service for our guests and hope to bring our neighborhood further together over the craveable chicken and bold sauces Zaxbys has been perfecting for 30+ years.” The restaurant will open with extended hours: 10 a.m The 2,140-square foot location will have 17 seats and feature self-service kiosks It will also pay homage to the Tar Heels with a “sauce wall,” featuring basketballs named after various Zaxbys sauces and a giant letter Z made up of blue basketball shoes Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story said Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson would be participating in the event since Anderson will not be available to attend Zaxbys is set to open a new location on 127 East Franklin Street between Blue Horn Lounge and Cold Stone Creamery According to a press release by York Properties — the real estate agency that brokered the deal between Zaxbys and Jim Kitchen the property owner — the new location plans to take advantage of Franklin Street's high foot traffic Construction will begin in late January “Zaxbys is thrilled to expand its footprint in North Carolina with the upcoming location in Chapel Hill,” Zaxbys Public Relations Representative Isabel Acosta said in an email the only information we can share is that the store is currently slated for a mid-2025 opening.” The Town is doing a good job of approving developments Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership executive director UNC first-year Cameron Johnson said he was excited for a new chicken option being offered on Franklin Street because every time he wants to eat at Raising Cane’s forcing him to choose somewhere else to eat “I'm generally excited,” Robert Staresinic “As an out-of-state student coming from the North I don't get either Raising Cane’s or Zaxbys so anytime something new is available for me to try Gastonia is one of a handful of North Carolina cities to see a popular fast food restaurant on the horizon Whataburger will open in late spring on East Franklin Boulevard where Backyard Burgers once stood While a spokesperson failed to give details on the opening he did say that a groundbreaking was held for a location in Hickory last month More: The story behind Elena's Argentinian café in Gastonia, now open The openings in North Carolina are as follows:  More: Sake Express to close Belmont location Whataburger is known for branded merchandise and selected sauces Posted by | Oct 23, 2024 | , A new UNC team store is now open at the storefront on 120 East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill with Dyehard by Follett which is described as “the preeminent fan retail experience in collegiate athletics” in a release by the university Dyehard will offer “an enhanced in-person shopping experience,” including several pieces of merchandise with name Johnnie-O and Peter Millar will all be featured in-store “We are thrilled to have a partner in Dyehard by Follett that is committed to supporting the needs of Carolina fans not only on game day but every day,” said UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham “This will not only be a space to buy merchandise but also to celebrate being a Tar Heel fan.” which develops and manages real estate projects on behalf of the university The university and its real estate foundation owns the property that houses the addresses between 116 and 150 East Franklin Street This stretch includes the new Admissions and Visitor Center as well as several businesses including Carolina Coffee Shop and Cosmic Cantina another retailer of UNC clothing and merchandise is also among the tenants in the same block of buildings Featured image via UNC Athletic Communications Belgreen tops East Franklin to win A-Junior boys title The Belgreen Bulldogs had four players reach double-figures to lead them past East Franklin for the A-Junior boys Franklin County championship 49-41 Andrew Enriquez led Belgreen with 15 points Rush Berryman with 12 points and Miguel Cordoba with 10 points Belgreen led East Franklin 16-12 at the end of the first quarter but the Rebels battled back to tie the game 24-24 at halftime Belgreen reclaimed the lead in the third quarter 39-32 and held on for the win These were the only two teams in the A-Junior boys division Miles Duboise led East Franklin with 15 points He was followed by Braxton Downey with 10 points Tiffin Bullington and Brayden Garrison added six points each Sage Morgan and Bentley Morgan scored two points each Belgreen tops East Franklin to win county championship The Belgreen Bulldogs put together a dominating performance to end East Franklin’s run of A-Junior girls county championships winning 40-21 Belgreen jumped out to a 19-7 lead in the first quarter and led 21-10 at halftime Belgreen extended their lead to 34-13 by the end of the third quarter and were firmly in control of the game She was followed by Marlie Terry with eight points Alexa Gualt with six points and Randi Terry with three points Kylee Santiago led East Franklin with 10 points followed by Bailey Jewell with eight points Amyah Hamilton added two points and Madison Baker one point 28 Kylee Santiago had a dominating performance inside the land to lead the East Franklin Rebels past the Phil Campbell Bobcats 38-28 Phil Campbell led East Franklin 12-10 at the end of the first half with Santiago scoring eight of the Rebels 10 first half points The Rebels pulled ahead in the third quarter to take a 23-18 lead scoring 10 points to secure the win for the Rebels Santiago scored 24 points to lead all scorers She was followed by Bailey Jewell with 10 points Madison Baker and Emily Walker scored two points each Addie Gilbert led Phil Campbell with 12 points Georgia Motes six points and Misty Trapp two points Red Bay beats Vina for county JH title The Red Bay Tigers squeaked out a close win over the Vina Red Devils 20-18 to win the B-Junior Girls division of the Franklin County Tournament This division was the most competitive of all the divisions with the two games being won by a combined five points Red Bay led Vina 6-3 at the end of the third quarter and 8-5 at halftime The game remained close throughout with the Tigers leading the Red Devils 14-11 at the end of the third quarter McKenna Wooten led Red Bay with six points followed by Raigan Henson with five points Vina’s Cecilia Rowbottom led all scorers with nine points She was followed by Miley Pannell with four points Tharptown 25 The Red Bay Tigers jumped out to an early led in the semifinals and held on to beat Tharptown 28-25 The Wildcats clawed their way back in the third quarter to tie the game 18-18 The Tigers edged out Tharptown in the fourth quarter 10-7 to take the win McKenna Wooten led Red Bay with nine points Maddaline Amaro led Tharptown with 14 points and website in this browser for the next time I comment Posted by | Nov 19, 2024 | , UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police said all lanes of East Franklin Street reopened around 2 p.m A damaged and fallen utility pole along East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is causing some traffic detours and delays Tuesday afternoon The Chapel Hill Police Department issued an alert on social media about a felled pole in East Franklin Street between Boundary Street and Glendale Drive at 1:10 p.m. urging people to avoid the area as crews close the stretch of road for repairs 🚨 E. Franklin St. is closed at between Boundary Street and Glendale Drive due to a fallen utility pole. Please use an alternate route for now. #CHtraffic pic.twitter.com/AdYd69VbKq — Chapel Hill Police (@ChapelHillPD) November 19, 2024 The pole is in a stretch of residential Chapel Hill and police said local traffic will remain open to departing or arriving drivers between Estes Drive and Glendale Drive But westbound drivers using East Franklin Street for through traffic will be detoured at Estes Drive’s intersection with the road and eastbound traffic will be detoured at Boundary Street Chapel Hill Transit said its buses would skip the stops along East Franklin Street and likely face delays on Tuesday afternoon as they detoured the area CL, D, and F routes will miss stops on Franklin between Boundary and Estes. Buses may be delayed as the required detour requires extra time and distance. https://t.co/kKUtB2lJEO — Chapel Hill Transit (@chtransit) November 19, 2024 As of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Duke Energy’s Outage Map did not report any service interruptions to Chapel Hill customers Featured photo via the Chapel Hill Police Department the daughter of the late Eugene and Hope Bruton Cavin June went on to attend Kent State University Trumbull Campus while working at Delphi Packard Electric where she was an auditor and worked for 36 years prior to her retirement she worked as a children’s bus aide at Head Start She was an avid quilter and often made quilts for her loved ones roller blading and was a member of several bowling leagues June loved spending time with her family and friends Precious memories of June live on with her four children Jurnee Coleman and Rileigh Cavin; 11 great-grandchildren; and 10 siblings Sylvia Bruton Austin of Youngstown; as well as a host of nieces she was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother: her twin Hope Morgan and Larry Humpheys; and one great-grandson Interment will follow in Braceville Township Cemetery All who knew and loved June are welcome to attend and celebrate her beautiful life Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com | https://www.tribtoday.com | 240 Franklin Street SE — Richmond police are asking the public for help finding a suspect and people who may have information about recent armed robberies of U.S a postal worker said that while she was delivering mail in the 2200 block of East Franklin Street an unknown male produced a handgun and demanded that she give him the mail key The suspect took the key and then fled on foot toward North 21st Street last seen wearing a gray colored sweatshirt and dark blue jeans a different postal worker said that while he was delivering mail in the 200 block of Wellford Street an unknown male approached him from behind and produced a handgun demanding that the victim hand over the mail key The suspect took the mail key and struck the postal worker with the handgun before fleeing on foot Detectives would like to speak to the individuals in the photo below about the incidents Police said the postal workers were targeted for their mail key The United States Postal Service encourages people to deposit mail at secure locations including inside your local post office or at your place of business Police ask anyone with information about these robberies to call First Precinct Detective T Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Fourth Precinct Detective J Land at (804) 646-3103 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help to identify a critically injured Hispanic male pedestrian in his early thirties who was struck while crossing University Boulevard near East Franklin Avenue on December 31 Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a pedestrian who was critically injured in a collision on Tuesday 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by at least one vehicle while crossing University Boulevard at East Franklin Avenue The victim is described as a Hispanic male in his early thirties and a black shirt at the time of the collision Detectives believe the victim may live in the area near East Franklin Avenue The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital CRU detectives are working to locate the victim’s family and urge anyone who may recognize this description or whose loved one is missing to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.” When Michael Rosenbacher was a student at UNC he said he saw Franklin Street as a place for all of Chapel Hill to come together he’s opening a space that he hopes will recreate that feeling is a new bar located beneath Time-Out in the former Downtime nightclub space Rosenbacher chose the name “Max” to honor one of his former golden retrievers while "Tin Can" is a nod to UNC basketball’s past referred to by students as the Tin Can because of the structure’s steel construction was home to UNC basketball from 1924 to 1938 The Tin Can hosted the UNC Tar Heels’ 1923-1924 men’s basketball season where they went undefeated and were retroactively named national champions.  whose dad owned a clothing store on Franklin Street for nearly 40 years, there’s not much of a difference between the University and the town that surrounds it Rosenbacher grew up in Chapel Hill and graduated from UNC in 1988 “I guess just the feeling when you're driving to Chapel Hill and see the trees down Franklin Street and Old Well The bar’s decor and ambience reflect Rosenbacher’s relationship with UNC.  Visitors will find the walls adorned with UNC memorabilia while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and '80s and '90s rock fills the room. On football game days patrons can enjoy extended operating hours and special food offerings Rosenbacher hopes both students and Chapel Hill residents will feel welcome to walk down the stairs to Max’s and grab a drink largely served in cans to fit the bar’s name “I want you — if you're 21 or 51 — I want you to feel comfortable coming in,” he said Rather than seeing Max’s Tin Can as a competitor to other bars on Franklin Street Rosenbacher sees it as another asset in Chapel Hill’s nightlife ecosystem.  said she prefers the laid back vibes of bars such as He’s Not Here and Goodfellows where she can relax with her friends and people really enjoy going there so they will wait,” she said about the line to enter Goodfellows which she said could reach wait times over 30 minutes Winker said she feels Franklin Street could benefit from more casual bars to spread out crowds that congregate at popular locations Max’s Tin Can is one of numerous businesses that have opened along Franklin Street Executive Director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Jeri Lynn Schulke said Schulke said that she feels that the COVID-19 pandemic made students comfortable staying in their personal bubbles and less willing to explore downtown.  “I think it feels like it's starting to change a little bit and maybe students are venturing out more,” she said.  consisting of the buildings with addresses from 100-199 — which begins across the street from Max’s Tin Can — has seen increased investment in recent years.  These investments to turn Chapel Hill from a nine-month economy centered on the University calendar toward a year-round economy could be partly what’s driving business owners back to the 100 block his decision to locate Max’s Tin Can across from McCorkle Place stemmed from a yearlong search that ultimately landed him at 201 E and I think just the timing worked out pretty well It just kind of fell into place for me,” he said Max’s Tin Can is scheduled to open later this week Rosenbacher said he expects all of the televisions to be airing UNC’s football season opener against the University of Minnesota McKenzie Bulris is a 2023-24 audio & video co-editor at the Daily Tar Heel He has previously served as the video editor McKenzie is pursuing a double major in journalism and media and public policy Police are trying to identify a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring The Montgomery County Police Department asks for the public’s help identifying the pedestrian, who was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains there in critical condition, according to police Officers and fire rescue responded at about 6:11 p.m Tuesday for a pedestrian who was reportedly struck by at least one driver while crossing University Boulevard at East Franklin Avenue Police described the victim as a Hispanic male in his early thirties who was wearing jeans Detectives think he may live near East Franklin Avenue Detectives are working to find the man’s family and ask anyone who recognizes the description or whose loved one is missing to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm 2025 at 11:35 am ET(East Franklin Fire Department​)(East Franklin Fire Department​)(East Franklin Fire Department​)(East Franklin Fire Department​)FRANKLIN NJ — A car caught fire while at a gas station in Franklin on Sunday morning Franklin Firefighters were dispatched to the WaWa on Somerset Street for a vehicle fire The "car owner was pulling away from the pumps and realized his engine compartment was on fire," said Franklin Police Captain Vincent T No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown Car owner was pulling away from the pumps and realized his engine compartment was on fire East Franklin and Community Fire arrived and extinguished the fire The fire was extinguished and cleared in 20 minutes Established on July 29, 1929 the East Franklin Fire Department has served the residents of Franklin Township Fire District 3 in Somerset for more than 85 years. 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By Adam Powell Correspondent CHAPEL HILL–Chapel Hill’s East Franklin Street is about to have another national fried chicken chain restaurant located within its iconic stretch of storefronts and businesses a Georgia-based company with over 900 restaurants nationwide recently announced plans to open a new location at 127 E which has housed tenants including Waffle House and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop over the past decade has long been a part of the unique fabric of this college town’s most famous street Franklin storefront (which has been vacant for nearly a year following the March 2024 closing of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop) currently has a large sign displayed behind its main windows indicating that Zaxby’s is currently hiring for the new Franklin Street location requesting interested would-be employees to apply online at zaxjobs.com Approximately 2,100 square feet of space within the building are currently being renovated for the new Zaxby’s Zaxby’s has been in business since 1990 starting with its first restaurant in Statesboro near the campus of Georgia Southern University While most of Zaxby’s restaurants are stand-alone entities with drive-thrus owned and operated by franchisees this new Chapel Hill location allowed the company to install a new restaurant within a more urban setting According to an Orange County property tax search was last sold to Parrot Cay LLC on December 13 The building had previously been sold in January 2012 Orange County assessed The building and land at $442,000 for the 2024 fiscal tax year with the land assessed at a value of $253,500 and the building assessed at a value of $188,700 The property is zoned specifically for commercial York Properties, which has been assisting the building’s new owner/landlord, Parrot Cay LLC, announced on its website on January 9 the pending opening of the new Zaxby’s site “An exciting addition is coming to Chapel Hill’s vibrant Franklin Street!” states the message on York Properties website “We’ve successfully secured a tenant for the 2,140-square-foot space at 127 East Franklin Street will open one of its rare inline stores in this prime location just steps away from UNC’s campus.” York Properties confirms the anticipated Quarter 1 2025 opening of the new restaurant while confirming that its firm worked directly with Ross Robison of Zaxby’s corporate operations to secure the lease and new restaurant.  The opening of the new Zaxby’s will create renewed competition along East Franklin Street for two national chicken fast-casual chains as Raising Cane’s opened in the fall of 2023 at 101 E approximately 250 feet from the new Zaxby’s Zaxby’s is optimistic that its expansive menu and chicken salads along with chicken tenders and dipping sauces will play well with Chapel Hill’s robust mix of college students allowing the new restaurant to thrive in the coming years Fraser, Government Arts & Culture, Community News, Pamir Community News, Michelle Arts & Culture, Pamir Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please donate to the community's ONLY local nonprofit news source! 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You can use this Venmo link for TheLocal-Reporter If you wish to receive an acknowledgement of your donation Meridian Police have closed the intersection of North Locust Grove and East Franklin Road following a fatal crash involving one woman which is now closed in all directions as authorities investigate Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash The identity of the woman who died and the cause of the crash have not been disclosed We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available Queen City News (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A person is in custody following a shooting in the parking lot of a Walmart according to the Gastonia Police Department on Sunday in front of the Walmart on East Franklin Blvd Detectives believe this is a road rage incident that was between people in two different cars in the middle of East Franklin Blvd was booked into the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office for discharging a firearm into occupied property and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to inflict serious injury was shot and their injuries are not believed to be serious at the moment was not arrested and claimed he shot in self-defense This is still an ongoing investigation and officials will release more details based on further evidence these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Posted by | Aug 9, 2024 | The new Playa Bowls location at 104 East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill will hold its grand opening on Saturday, August 10. According to the Downtown Chapel Hill website, the festivities will begin at 11 a.m The first 50 customers will receive a free bowl and a free t-shirt The Franklin Street shop will be Playa Bowls’ third location in the Triangle The New Jersey-based açai chain has opened more than 200 stores nationwide Playa Bowls will take over a storefront most recently occupied by the Midici Italian Kitchen below Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery and next to the new Starbucks and the storefront hasn’t been occupied since Before being absorbed by the Italian restaurant the 104 East Franklin Street space was used for Sunglasses Hut and GameStop locations Playa Bowls lists its hours for the Chapel Hill franchise as 8 a.m Just googled hoping this was some kind of S American meat & salad kinda bowl place isn’t there enough Acai places already Aside from some berry antioxidants most of this crap contains up to 90 grams of sugar Give us a reason to come downtown to eat please!! New members of the Junior High National Honor Society Zills: Knoxlee Taylor – All A’s; Kenden Snider – All A’s; Rowyn Hallman – Most Improved Student; Hadlee Hill – All A’s; Ben Duboise – Highest Cumulative Average All A’s; Noah Cummings –  Highest Average in Mathematics All A’s; Gunnar Rambo – All A’s; Arabelle Woodard – All A’s and B’s; Miguel Sandoval – All A’s and B’s; Thomas Schmittou – All A’s and B’s Second grade: Victor Gutierrez – All A’s and B’s; Troy Rogers – All A’s and B’s; Bristol Thomas – Highest Cumulative Average Highest Average in Language Arts; Parker Taylor – All  A’s; Sam Oliver – All A’s; Paisley Adams – Highest Average in Language Arts Award; Oakleigh Nix – All A’s and B’s; Kara Newell – All A’s and B’s; Sadie Parker – All A’s and B’s; Preston Durham – All A’s and B’s; Hudson Hill – All A’s Highest Average in Mathematics; Lyla Garrison – All A’s and B’s Most Improved Student; Not Pictured: Amelia Pounders – All A’s and B’s Third Grade: Gunner Cummings – All A’s and B’s; Fisher Newell – All A’s and B’s Award; Shelby Weeks – All  A’s Highest Average in Mathematics; Maci Turbyfill – All A’s; Dean Rogers – All A’s; Amos Nix – All A’s; Madalyn Kastberg – Highest Average in Social Studies All A’s; Chance Edmonds – Highest Cumulative Average All A’s;  JuaNella Dempsey – Most Improved Student; Preston Oliver – All A’s and B’s; Aiden Schmittou – All A’s and B’s; Jack Warhurst – All A’s and B’s; Krymson Asaro – All A’s and B’s; Jaxon Adams – All A’s and B’s Fourth grade: Ryker Hallman – All A’s and B’s Award; Aiden Hall – Highest Average in Science All A’s and B’s; Noah Cooper  – All A’s and  B’s; Casey Champion- Highest Cumulative Average Highest Average in Social Studies; Emilia Trapp – All A’s and B’s; Abel Spicer – All A’s and B’s; Ryder Lawson – Most Improved  Student Award; Aspen Rambo – Most Improved Student Basic Language Skills Achievement (Completing Book 1); Leslie Carreto – All  A’s and B’s; Allyson Bray – All A’s and B’s; Payton Taylor – Highest Cumulative Average Highest Average in Mathematics; Ethan Mahurin – All A’s and  B’s Highest Average in Science; Lacey Benford – All A’s and B’s;  Bre Voyles – Basic Language Skills Achievement (Completing Book 1); Slate Miller – All A’s and B’s Sixth grade: AnaKate Rogers – All A’s and  B’s Most Improved Student; Amyah Hamilton – All A’s and B’s; Dusty Frost  – All A’s and B’s Award; Tereso Gutierrez – All A’s and B’s; Brianna Clement – All A’s; Kaylee Adams – Highest Cumulative Average Highest Average in Science; Kyle Wood – All A’s and B’s; Jacob Potter – All A’s and B’s; Eli Turbyfill –  All A’s; Aaron Stowe – All A’s Highest Average in Language Arts; Liam Champion – All A’s and B’s; Anne Tyler Zills – All A’s; Ally Wood – All A’s Seventh Grade: Tanner Zills – All A’s;  Titus Nix – All A’s; Brayden Garrison – All A’s Highest Average in Science; Bryce Frost – All A’s; Emily Sandoval – All A’s and B’s Highest Average in Social Studies;  Eli Baker – Highest Cumulative Average Highest Average in Language Arts; Keagan Hill – Most Improved Student; Brayden Waldrep – All A’s and B’s Award; Tiffin Bullington – All A’s; Kaden England – All  A’s and B’s Eighth grade: Addyson Rogers – All A’s and B’s; Bryson Oliver – All A’s and B’s; Emily Walker – All A’s Highest Average in Social Studies; Carmen Sanders – All A’s; Madalyn Hubbard – All A’s; Savannah Bonds – All A’s and B’s; Dara Cummings – All A’s; Liviona Weaver – All A’s and B’s; Layne McGuire – All A’s and B’s Most Improved Student; Bailey Jewell – All A’s and B’s; Trey Hill- All A’s and B’s; Paige Denton – All A’s and B’s; Braxton Downey – Highest Cumulative Average Award; Layla Baker – All A’s and B’s; Not Pictured: Madison Baker – All A’s and B’s Ninth grade: Saba Nix – All A’s and B’s; Elizabeth Holland- 90+ Average for grades 7-9 All A’s and B’s; Eric Gutierrez – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 All A’s and B’s; Khloe Cason – All A’s and B’s Most Improved Student; Kye Baker – All A’s; Chaley Bullington – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 Award;  Arleth Sandoval – Perfect Attendance; Leah Copeland – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 All A’s and B’s; Melvin Gutierrez – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 All A’s and B’s; Sadie Champion – Salutatorian All A’s Highest Average in Social Studies; Daylee Trapp – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 All A’s; Isaac Duboise – Valedictorian Highest  Average in Social Studies; Not Pictured: Christian Mendez – 90+ Average for grades 7-9 the son of Michael and Crystal Frost; Miss East Franklin – Rosa Nix New members of the Junior High National Honor Society – Brayden Waldrep A security guard was shot inside a Minneapolis store Friday following a confrontation with another man According to the Minneapolis Police Department inside an Aldi store at 1311 East Franklin Avenue a security guard at the store confronted a man inside leading to the security guard attempting to use mace The man he confronted then fired several shots striking the security guard before he ran out of the store The security guard was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 A man was arrested and accused of shooting a woman in an encounter police are calling a road rage incident on Sunday evening was charged with discharging a firearm into occupied property and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury in the shooting which occurred on East Franklin Boulevard shortly before 6:45 p.m The 23-year-old woman Lippencott is accused of shooting who asked to be identified only by her first name said in an interview that Lippencott's father accused her boyfriend and Lippencott pistol whipped her boyfriend and then Lippencott and his father began shooting "Both of them were pointing at the car and shooting," she said I just went in a ball when I saw him pull his gun." and the bullet exited her body through her side "I want him charged with attempted murder," she said Mikayla said that Caleb shot back after the men began shooting that Caleb was not pistol whipped as Mikayla said and that he himself did not shoot at the couple said he was returning a rental vehicle when Caleb cut his wife then pulled in front of Victoria and slammed on the brakes Lippencott said he got out of his vehicle and approached Caleb's vehicle but if you keep on driving in such an erratic matter he decided to cuss me out and everything else and made a statement in reference to killing 'me and my son's black ass.'" and Caleb began shooting at Makiah Lippencott "As we were backing away from the individual and returning to our vehicle .. and I started walking backwards to my vehicle who was also backing away from him," Howard Lippencott said He said that Makiah Lippencott fired back to try to defend himself He was defending himself because that man had already fired," Howard Lippencott said Akron police and the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the Thursday homicide of a 29-year-old male Police originally responded to reports of a single car crash at the intersection of South Main Street and West Miller Avenue at about 8 p.m when they discovered the victim inside the car with an apparent gunshot wound was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General and was pronounced dead at 9:57 p.m. detectives determined Franklin was sitting inside the vehicle in the Tasty Carry Out parking lot on West Long Street when he was shot by an unknown suspect He managed to drive a short distance after the shooting before crashing his vehicle The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle following the shooting The vehicle was later found abandoned a few blocks away from the incident Akron police are asking anyone with any information regarding this shooting incident to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS or by texting TIPSCO with your tips to 274637 This story has been updated with additional information from police Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com or on Twitter @athompsonABJ Posted by | Oct 1, 2024 | , Chapelboro is beginning a new series called “Mind Your Business,” summarizing some of the latest stories and updates from businesses in the community every three months From local openings to closings to everything in-between we’re sharing a snapshot of what’s happened in the most recent quarter of the calendar year The report will go in roughly chronological order of the developments, and will conclude with a section of any general updates on ongoing projects that are undated. The previous edition, covering April through June 2024, can be found here Do you see something that is missing or want an update about your own business Get in touch with us by emailing news@wchl.com with your announcements • After a soft opening at the end of June, a new Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken location held its full opening just over the Alamance County line in early July. The Triangle-based business brought its brand of rotisserie chicken and Latin-inspired sides to 1414 Mebane Oaks Road, according to the News of Orange newspaper The addition comes not long after an Alpaca joined the Chapel Hill restaurant scene off South Elliott Road 15-501 on July 12 — which ownership said coincided with a new relationship with the Refuel gas company who recently became the landlord of the building • The Italian café 411 West shut its doors for much of July as issues with its water line led the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group to temporarily close the business But the ownership team used the opportunity to make several other changes to the building including replacing its kitchen floor and redecorating its dining space The restaurant reopened to customers in September The water line problems at 411 West led to closures of not just restaurant as overnight crews completed repairs this summer • Morinaga America announced in mid-July plans to expand its production of HI-CHEW candies in Orange County which first established its plant just within Mebane city limits in 2013  is investing around $136 million to build 40,000 square feet of additional factory space the plant reportedly churns out more than 7 million pieces of HI-CHEW every 24 hours — and the expansion is set to double that output with new flavors and more jobs Morinaga is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction in October • On the final day of July, the VooDoo Wings Company opened its first North Carolina location along Franklin Street The Las Vegas-based business chose Chapel Hill because of its proximity to the university and vibrant downtown who purchased the 147 East Franklin Street space previously occupied by Dame’s Chicken & Waffles VooDoo touts its 17 different wing flavors including unique options like Carolina Gold Strike • Rather unceremoniously, Piero’s Pasta and Wine closed its doors on East Franklin Street toward the beginning of August. According to Carrie Brogren of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Foodies Group on Facebook, though, a restaurant quickly stepped in to take over the space The Heel and Horn describes itself as a craft kitchen and bar with “made-from-scratch” food — and a menu and atmosphere of a sports bar Brogren said in August that The Heel and Horn’s ownership aimed to open around the end of summer A sign for the new restaurant The Heel and Horn covers the old signage for Piero’s Pasta • After months of renovating and preparing the storefront previously occupied by Just Salad, the Wilmington-based Drift Coffee & Kitchen opened its first location in Chapel Hill off Elliott Road on August 13 While customers may be drawn in by the coffee and loyalty program the business also offers an extensive brunch and lunch menu • Following a few days of operating under a soft opening Hoops Pizzeria in Pittsboro held a grand opening on August 15 to tip off its serving up pizza pies to patrons The basketball-themed restaurant is in the Alpha Center shopping center off Hillsboro Street and aims to set itself apart not just with a menu featuring several styles of pizza but by operating sustainably through solar energy and local food sources • August 17 marked the end of an era in Chapel Hill — or did it? Mama Dip’s Kitchen closed its doors for dine-in service The Council Family indicated the business founded and named after their matriarch will be returning in a different form in the future and perhaps a different location than 408 West Rosemary Street The property had been posted for sale more than a year and is still controlled by a family company but restaurant says the change in August represents a step into the “next phase” for the Mama Dip’s brand • Another long-time Chapel Hill staple announced it would be permanently closing its West Franklin Street location, with Schoolkids Records announcing August 19 it would shutter by the end of the year Owner Stephen Judge said in a heartfelt post that he’s turning his focus to Schoolkids’ Raleigh location and continuing the in-house record label — but it would come at the expense of the 405-C West Franklin Street storefront Judge described it as a “heartbreaking” decision and “like a death in the family.” • Triangle-area Food Lion stores celebrated recent renovation and face lifts on the morning of August 21 with several in Chapel Hill and Carrboro holding ribbon-cuttings The brand invested more than $365 million to bring new pre-packaged meal sections and self-checkout lines to its grocery stores and held giveaways of hundreds of dollars in gift cards at their celebrations A post shared by Kidzu Children's Museum (@kidzuchildrensmuseum) • As football season began in Chapel Hill, East Franklin Street gained a new bar for people to go watch the Tar Heels play. Max’s Tin Can opened on August 28 in the underground space at 201 East Franklin Street advertised as a neighborhood bar full of UNC history which is a reference to where the UNC men’s basketball team played in the 1920s and 1930s — and it’s the theme of the menu too as the bar mostly serves canned beer and wines • Those who missed having a Chick-fil-A location at University Place mall rejoiced in September, as a new location of the popular chain opened a bigger, freestanding building on the mall property Using the land where K&W Cafeteria used to be developers constructed a new facility that accommodates a drive-thru line and establishes a new lynchpin for the Chapel Hill mall’s redevelopment along Fordham Boulevard • A smoke shop franchise opened its doors at 149 East Franklin Street on Sept which has most of its locations in Georgia is now operating in the unit above Goodfellows The tobacco shop may promote its glassware and smoking accessories the most novelties and a Delta-9 infused drink selection for customers the space was most recently used for The Princeton Review tutoring services • With an entrance directly next door and its space on the second floor above Cloud 9 the tattoo shop Beauty Art Studios opened on Sept The interior has been transformed into a colorful and artistic shop for customers to get custom tattoos It is open Tuesday through Fridays from 11 a.m • The Purple Bowl officially completed its move down Franklin Street and opened the doors to its new location at 505 West Franklin Street on Sept The move represents an expansion of space for the açai bowl café and an opportunity for a new business venture too The Patio will operate in the short-term as the walkup service spot for customers who want to stay outside the space — but Purple Bowl owners say they plan for it to eventually be where an expanded menu of healthy food options will be offered • After months of renovation at 173 East Franklin Street where Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe used to be, the new Spanish small plates restaurant Próximo officially opened on Friday, Sept. 20 The business is owned by Glendale Hospitality — the entrepreneurial team of Chef Brandon Sharp Elizabeth Sharp and Neal Benefield who is also behind Hawthorne & Wood and Bluebird in Chapel Hill Some of the fun elements of Próximo include primarily walk-in seating and a valet parking service to get patrons ready for a mix of hot and cold plates inspired by traditional Spanish cuisine • A new glass studio and art gallery officially opened on Friday, Sept. 27 in Carrboro. Say It With Glass in the South Green development takes over the corners space where Craftboro operated until February and is operated by artist Sam Nguyen. The business offers workshops and classes, while also operating as an event space and selling glass art supplies. A post shared by Say It With Glass Creative Studio (@sayitwithglass) • The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership held its annual meeting in September to update local leaders on the state of downtown The nonprofit’s leaders hinted during their presentation that some retail could be coming soon to 120 East Franklin Street and a restaurant is set to fill 122 East Franklin Street which has been empty since Benny Cappella’s closed Neither specific business or formal plans have been publicly announced yet but the properties are within the building owned and leased by Chapel Hill Foundation Real Estate Holdings Inc — which is UNC’s commercial real estate operations in town • The address just next door, 124 East Franklin Street, will also become vacant in the coming year. The News & Observer reported in September the University Florist shop will be moving to 116 North Roberson Street in Chapel Hill after selling its building to Chapel Hill Foundation Real Estate Holdings for $2 million It marks a big shift for the business that’s operated since 1946 at its spot on East Franklin Street which is being constructed from the ground up will offer more space than its current location and was one of only a few properties in the stretch of East Franklin not owned by the university Do you see something missing or want an update about your own business © Copyright 2025 Chapelboro.com. All rights reserved. 2024There is no word yet on when construction will begin.CHAPEL HILL (WTVD) -- Just eight months after launching its location on Franklin Street Raising Cane's is preparing to expand The Triangle Business Journal reported the Louisiana-based fast-food chain will expand this location to the neighboring space at 103 East Franklin Street will be moving across the street beneath the Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery The construction start date has not been announced yet manager Daniel Reutzel told the TBJ that Starbucks plans to open the new location shortly before the start of UNC's fall semester on Aug the Raising Cane's building -- at the corner of Columbia and Franklin Street -- was previously home to Lula's and before that Spanky's Restaurant and Bar The Chapel Hill location is only one of three Raising Cane's locations in North Carolina The other two are in Greenville and Camp Lejeune SEE ALSO | Latest openings and closings in Triangle restaurant scene (7News) — A man is dead after a pedestrian-involved crash in Silver Spring Thursday night according to the Montgomery County Police Department Officers and EMS personnel responded to the area of East Franklin Avenue and Seminole Street around 7:19 p.m for the report of a pedestrian struck by a car Officials said a man was taken to a hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced dead The driver of the involved vehicle stayed on the scene The investigation into this incident is ongoing A thin stretch of land along East Franklin Avenue in south Minneapolis is fenced in and overgrown.Several ‘no trespassing- MNDOT’ signs hang prominently around the one-and-a-half-acre site.But where some might see blight Indigenous activist Mike Forcia sees opportunity right now we’re looking at a bunch of concrete and light poles that we have put in here,” he says “Because they don’t want an encampment to develop here again.”“I would like to see this a memorial garden for all those we’ve lost to the opioid epidemic that our community’s been suffering from,” Forcia explains “We could have all of our community here selling their beadwork selling their artwork.”At least two encampments have been set up and cleared here in recent years sometimes known as ‘The Wall of Forgotten Natives.’At a nearby overpass there are groups of people experiencing homelessness and hypodermic needles on the ground.“We’re not dealing with homelessness and addiction,” Forcia declares there’s at least a hundred people there right now 100 feet away.”Forcia says he’s contacted MnDOT in hopes the agency would turn over the property to the Native American community.In a statement MnDOT says it’s open to the proposal and is exploring the idea with tribal organizations and local government I’ve lost quite a lot of friends due to it,” says Sanchez Brown “It’s heartbreaking.”Brown says she’s had her own struggles with substance use disorder.She hopes the memorial space or garden could be the start of something new for the area.“I think it would be beautiful to see,” Brown says “I’d actually like to see a lot more happen to Franklin as far as buildings remodeled But Forcia also wants a land-back of East Phillips Park He’s calling the proposal to re-use the six-and-a-half-acre park we could use that spot as a navigation center,” Forcia says “Similar to what they had a few years ago at the Red Lake apartment building.”He envisions a treatment center and a shelter at the gym for people experiencing homelessness The plan would include a tiny home village with culturally based wraparound services including addiction treatment and employment services.  the bar for the Red Road Village project appears to be high An MPRB spokesperson notes East Phillips Park is a thriving neighborhood park that’s part of a master planning project.  the board would have to determine the property was no longer needed for a park purpose and a district judge would have to sign off on the sale That’s according to the Minneapolis City Charter But Forcia says he’ll keep on advocating for both projects.  “We’re not asking the city for any money we’re not asking the park board for any money,” he says “We’re asking for the land back we’ll take care of our own people.” The University is currently operating under normal conditions parking changes and alterations to pedestrian routes We are writing to share that a film crew will be shooting a television series on Carolina’s campus July 8-10 They will begin to set up on July 5 and will depart on July 11 or 12 The filming will largely take place outside on McCorkle Place and in surrounding buildings The crew has been authorized in cooperation with the Town of Chapel Hill to temporarily close streets in town and around campus during their filming and to use some campus parking lots for their equipment the film crew and actors may be in buildings in the area throughout this time We expect this filming to impact drive and transit times we recommend planning your parking and travel arrangements accordingly Below is information on the impact of the filming on and around campus Filming operations will require temporary road closures on and around campus: Traffic in these areas will be detoured, and drivers should plan routes accordingly. Chapel Hill Transit will also implement detours on impacted routes. Details about road closures and transit impacts will be available on the Transportation and Parking website Several campus parking lots will be closed in support of filming operations The following parking lots will be closed at various days and times during production and will not be available for daytime Transportation and Parking will work with impacted permit holders to arrange for alternate parking as needed. Please see the website for detailed closure information there will be areas in and around McCorkle Place that will be blocked off for production Please consider avoiding these areas and planning alternate routes across campus We are proud of our beautiful and historic campus and work with production companies to accommodate their requests when we are able We understand that these closures may cause inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time The dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy talks about her research The Well compiled all the details you need before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s May 10 graduation The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems Heather Wasser focuses her work on safe infant feeding a concern after the storm hit western North Carolina Neha Varrier did CPR on a patient until help arrived nearly a thousand Tar Heels got help from fellow students through this free Learning Center program © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill