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#069
We’re Back and Better Than Ever!
Issue #069
In this Chapel Hill Insider Issue…
⛅Chapel Hill Local Weather- High 77o and Sunny
📰Trump Guilty Verdict Sparks Mixed Responses Among NC Leaders
📰Man Found Dead at Carrboro Apartment Complex
📰Three Teens Missing in Chapel Hill: Police Seek Public's Help
📰Deputies Locate Body Matching Missing Hillsborough Woman's Description
📰Abandoned Northgate Mall May See New Life with Proposed Redevelopment
💌WE ARE BACK! More Spotlights to Come and New Event Calendar
Dear Insiders,
We’re back! We as a small staff took some time off to recharge but we weren’t just vacationing! We were brainstorming and working on ways to make the Chapel Hill Insider even better! We reviewed your feedback and comments. We will be working on new business and nonprofit spotlights in the coming days and we have decided to launch a community event calendar to streamline event submission and sharing. Click on the event listings below to access the calendar, get more info, and get weekly reminders about upcoming events every Thursday.
Be on the lookout next week for another poll and more events!
Thank you to all of our Insiders who reached out to tell us that you missed us and who shared that we added value to your day! It was so encouraging and we needed to hear it! We missed you all as well and are glad to be back at it!
Warmest regards,
The Chapel Hill Insider Team
🤪Just For Fun: Buggin' Series From Nate Russ Comedy
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📢 We Want to Spotlight Local Businesses! Want Your Business to Be in Focus? Apply Here! Want to nominate a business? Email us at [email protected]
Trump Guilty Verdict Sparks Mixed Responses Among NC Leaders
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts in a New York City criminal trial related to a 2016 hush money payment. North Carolina politicians are divided in their responses. Congressman Wiley Nickel (D) praised the verdict, while Senator Thom Tillis (R) and NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons criticized it as politically motivated. Congressman Don Davis emphasized Trump's right to appeal, and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson called the trial a Democratic tactic to weaken Trump before the election.
Isolated Incident: Man Found Dead at Carrboro Apartment Complex
A man was found dead following a shooting at the Estes Park Apartments in Carrboro late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. at 306 Estes Drive Extension. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered the man had died. Authorities believe the incident to be isolated but have not released any information about potential suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator R. Trombley of the Carrboro Police Department at (919) 918-7415, or Crime Stoppers at (919) 942-7515.
Three Teens Missing in Chapel Hill: Police Seek Public's Help
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking help in locating three missing teens: Maleke Nykale Bullock, 13, last seen on Monday; Paris Ray, 14, last seen on Wednesday; and Aliayah Yaneth Castro, 15, last seen on Tuesday. The police believe Ray and Castro might be with Bullock and do not consider the teens to be in danger. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them. See the full story here.
Deputies Locate Body Matching Missing Hillsborough Woman's Description
In a tragic conclusion to a week-long search, a body matching the description of Shirley Haith, a 79-year-old woman missing nearly seven days ago, was found in a remote area in Hillsborough, N.C. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported the discovery last Thursday. Haith, who had no known cognitive issues, went missing on May 24. Authorities are now investigating the cause of her death. For more details, click here.
Abandoned Northgate Mall May See New Life with Proposed Redevelopment
Northgate Mall in Durham, NC, has remained vacant since its closure in 2020 due to financial difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a bustling social and shopping hub, the mall is now an abandoned eyesore. Residents like David Sheppard and Dawn Hill-Alston recall its past significance, with Hill-Alston sharing fond memories of shopping, movies, and working there. Northwood Retail, which bought the property in 2018, plans to redevelop the 55-acre site, potentially including affordable housing and a grocery store. However, the project requires rezoning approval from the Durham City Council. The community stresses the need to retain essential resources to avoid feelings of displacement and neglect.
Came across this series and it has had us rolling! We had to share:
