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FROM THE INSIDE…
Inside This Issue: A car that wouldn't start led us to our new favorite shop on East Franklin Street, and the story is worth your two minutes. The CHCCS board made its closure decision, the Diamond Heels punched a ticket to Omaha, and Carrburritos is moving into a familiar Carr Mill Mall space. Plus Juneteenth weekend is packed, downtown parking is free for the holiday, and there's free coffee waiting for you on the 26th.
LET’S STEP INSIDE →
Feature Story
The Best Worst Morning on Franklin Street
A Dead Battery, A Good Neighbor
You know that moment of relief when the morning rush is finally over? First grader wrangled, lunches packed, everybody buckled, and you exhale right before you turn the key (or push the button). That's exactly when our car decided not to start. No crank, no lights, completely dead. And our other car was already in the shop.
A small miracle: big sister hadn't left yet, so she carted her little brother off to school and checked him in. After a frantic call to the calm staff of Pam Herndon, our local State Farm agent, my nerves started to settle. Then came the tow truck, Landon’s Towing, loading our vehicle with care and heading to the Pep Boys at 1510 East Franklin Street. Even with nearly seventeen years in Chapel Hill, Pep Boys was new to us when it came to repair.
After weeks of dealing with insurance companies and collision shops where nothing happens the way quite the way you’re expecting, this experience was refreshing. Pep Boys called when the tow arrived. They checked out the car the same day. And get this: they close at 7, and Logan, the manager, called us at 6:50 with the diagnosis and an estimate. I missed the call and called back at 6:58, and much to my surprise, he answered. Pleasantly. He gave it to me straight. I was amazed. I got the distinct impression I was having an honest conversation with straight and reasonable pricing. He honored our battery warranty and took the full amount off the bill without us having to fight for it.
Polite, communicative, precise. The car drives better than ever, and we have a new go-to repair shop. Sometimes a good story is just a few local businesses doing right by you on a bad morning.
Pep Boys Chapel Hill | 1510 E. Franklin St. | (919) 968-7716
National June Days!
June Is...
You already know it's Pride Month. But did you know June is also Black Music Month and Great Outdoors Month? Celebrate all three: a Pride processional in Carrboro, Tank and the Bangas headlining Juneteenth weekend, and a shout-out to all of our parks, trails and greenways!
Days to know this stretch:
Friday, June 12 is Loving Day, the anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down bans on interracial marriage. Fittingly, Orange County opens its Juneteenth celebrations that same day (see events below).
Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day.
And dads, your day is coming: Father's Day lands Sunday, June 21, sharing the weekend with the summer solstice. Treat him locally. Oysters at Géos, a show at the Cradle, or just a long Sunday at the farmers' market all count.
Market Watch With Meri Lynch
In Case You Missed It: June Market Watch with Meri Lynch
Selling an existing home right now requires a completely different strategy than it did two years ago. With massive new construction developments pouring fresh inventory into Chatham Park, buyers have options—and resale homes are sitting for an average of 50 days.
Before you look at generic online home estimates, read our early summer market triage report to see how to position your home to win against corporate builder incentives.
— Meri
We would like to thank Meri Lynch Realty for sponsoring this issue!
Upcoming Events
🎉 LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP
June 11 – June 26
🎵 Live Music
Thu, Jun 11 BALTHVS | Cat's Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro | Doors 7pm, Show 8pm | Colombian psych-funk that makes you move whether you planned to or not | catscradle.com
Fri, Jun 12 Freight Train Blues Season Finale: Orquesta K'Che | Carrboro Town Commons | 6:30-8:30pm | High-energy salsa and Latin jazz closing out the spring series. Free, outdoors, bring a chair | townofcarrboro.org
Wed, Jun 17 & Thu, Jun 18 The Beths w/ Squirrel Flower | Cat's Cradle, Carrboro | 8pm | Two nights of razor-sharp indie pop from New Zealand's finest. Wednesday or Thursday, pick your poison | catscradle.com
Fri, Jun 19 Robyn Hitchcock | Cat's Cradle, Carrboro | 8pm | A legend of literate British psychedelia, up close | catscradle.com
Sat, Jun 20 Tank and the Bangas: A Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration | Cat's Cradle Back Yard | Doors 4pm, Show 5pm | New Orleans funk, soul, and spoken word under the open sky, with ¡Tumbao! and Ariel J opening. The official Juneteenth weekend headliner | catscradle.com
Sat, Jun 20 Of Montreal w/ CorMae | Cat's Cradle, Carrboro | 7pm | catscradle.com
Mon, Jun 22 bixby | Cat's Cradle, Carrboro | 8pm | catscradle.com [VERIFY: listings conflict on this date]
🎭Comedy & Theatre
Fri, Jun 12 Local Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | The ArtsCenter, Carrboro | 8pm | A curated roster of NC's sharpest touring comedians and regional favorites | artscenterlive.org
Fri, Jun 19 Elizabeth June: NOTES from a NARCISSISTIC NEGRO & Other N Words | The ArtsCenter, Carrboro | 7:30pm | Free, donations encouraged. A powerful evening of performance to close out Juneteenth | artscenterlive.org
🏛️ Community & Civic
Thu, Jun 11 Community Teen Game Night | Hargraves Community Center, Chapel Hill | 6-8:30pm | Tonight! Switch tournaments, board games, and free pizza for middle and high schoolers | townofchapelhill.org
Fri, Jun 12 Orange County Juneteenth Opening Ceremony | David Price Farmers Market, Hillsborough | 10-11:30am | "Honoring the Fight for Freedom," an educational and reflective tribute opening the county's Juneteenth week, on Loving Day no less | orangecountync.gov
Fri, Jun 12 Juneteenth Evening Block Party | Eno Arts Mill, Hillsborough | 6-9pm | Local artists, makers, and small businesses with live music and family activities. Free meal ticket for the first 150 guests | enoartsmill.org
Sat, Jun 13 Pride Piper Walk & Crafts | Carrboro Town Hall Commons | 4:30-7pm | A musical processional led by local brass players, followed by queer youth art workshops and community org booths on the lawn | townofcarrboro.org
Sat, Jun 13 Local History & Archive Open House | Chapel Hill Public Library | 11am-2pm | An interactive showcase of the families, architecture, and stories that shaped Orange County | chapelhillpubliclibrary.org
Fri, Jun 19 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival | Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill | 4-8pm | Live performances, history exhibits, Black-owned business and nonprofit market, food trucks, and activities for the kids. Mayor Foushee and Mayor Pro Tem Berry open the festivities. Free, and parking downtown is free for the holiday too | chapelhillcarrborojuneteenth.com
Fri, Jun 26 Carrboro Orgullo Pride Celebration | Carrboro Town Commons | 5-8pm | The Carrboro Dance Party merges with Orgullo Latinx for food trucks, drag shows, music, and crafts for the kids on the lawn. El Centro Hispano and the Town of Carrboro team up for this one | carrboronc.gov
💬Networking
Wed, Jun 17 Open Networking | Chapel Hill Leads Group, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday Place: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
Thu, Jun 18 Unplugged at Wilson Park | Wilson Park, 101 Williams St., Carrboro | 5:30pm | Hate awkward networking? So do we! Enjoy Eric’s famous Lowcountry Boil and chill | Register Here
Fri, Jun 26 Grounds for Connection | Innovate Carolina / The Junction, 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill | 8:30-10am | Free Meantime coffee and zero agenda. A low-pressure networking meetup hosted by Edward Jones advisor Lili Engelhardt, the Chamber, and the Junction. No pitches, just good coffee and good people. Come as you are, stay as long as you'd like. Park next door in the Wallace Deck | lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hkze6rr
📣 Heads Up
The OWASA rate hearing is TONIGHT, Thursday, June 11. And mark your July calendar now: every Saturday next month is free parking downtown.
Local News
FROM AROUND TOWN
LOCAL NEWS
Glenwood Elementary Will Close in 2027
After months of listening sessions, packed board meetings, and three schools holding their breath, the CHCCS Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to close Glenwood Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. Ephesus and Seawell will stay open. Glenwood is the district's oldest school, open since 1952, and home to the Mandarin dual language and STEAM magnet programs that its families fiercely love. Board members said Glenwood's lack of a neighborhood attendance zone means less redistricting disruption, and the closure is expected to save about $1.7 million a year. That math doesn't make it hurt less for the Glenwood community. Redistricting conversations come next, and we'll keep following them.
The Diamond Heels Are Going to Omaha
UNC baseball beat USC 4-3 on Sunday night to win the Super Regional at Boshamer and advance to the College World Series. The Heels head to Omaha with the whole town behind them. If you watched that final inning standing up in your living room, you were not alone.
Carrburritos Is Moving to Carr Mill Mall
The beloved Carrboro burrito spot is taking over the space that housed Grata Diner, and Elmo's Diner before that. A Carrboro institution moving into a Carrboro institution's old home feels right. Meanwhile, in Southern Village, La Vita Dolce is upsizing into the former Market & Moss space, and Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar is now officially open at East 54 if you've been waiting to try it.
Free Parking for Juneteenth (and All of July's Saturdays)
Downtown Chapel Hill parking is free on town holidays, and that includes Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. Even better: every Saturday in July is free in town lots, decks, and on-street spaces, a standing policy to support downtown businesses through the summer. Sundays are always free.
OWASA Rate Hearing Is Tonight
Last call: the OWASA public hearing on proposed rate increases is tonight, Thursday, June 11. If you have thoughts about your water bill, tonight is the night to share them.
INsight from the INSIDER
"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny."
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Until next time,
Be in the know!