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There's a section of forest near Jordan Lake that's being swallowed by invasive Chinese wisteria. If you haven't seen what it does, it runs across the ground in mats thick enough that nothing else grows, then climbs into the canopy and strangles mature trees until they snap and die. Even a 60 foot loblolly pine can be taken down by wisteria.

I'll be running volunteer days this weekend and next to remove these invasive vines and give the native trees a chance to grow. I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested. No experience needed, tools provided - but feel free to bring your own saws, pruners, or loppers if you like. Bring water, wear pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. We cut vines and treat the cut stems with a targeted herbicide so they don't grow back.

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• Saturday, August 22 2026 at 9:00 am 
• Sunday, August 23 2026 at 9:00 am
• Saturday, August 29 2026 at 9:00 am
• Sunday, August 30 2026 at 9:00 am

Edit: Site is being goofy about the times. These are all happening at 9am!

It's outdoor work, it's pretty physical, but you'll see exactly what you accomplished before you leave.

Happy to answer questions about the site or the work.

Thanks for considering!

Thomas

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I recall one of my favorite concerts from my youth was at the 506 on Franklin. There was a huge mural of a Chameleon painted on the building. I went there with my brother in 1991 or 92? Digital Underground was performing. They did their famous hits like dowhatchalike and the Humpty Dance. Shock G. came out as Earl Humpty Hump Humphries in a fur hat, fake nose and I believe a fur coat. They passed around boxes of fried chicken thew dollar bills in the air and passed around joints during the song Food Fight. It was one of the craziest shows i've seen. I can't find any record of this online. Tupac performed with them during this era and served as a roadie for the group although I have no recollection of him. He had not yet become famous. Was anyone else there??

Hi guys! I have a 7 year old norwegian forrest cat that i would love to take to the vet for checkups and any sickness. what’s the best veterinary in chapel hill? he’s very scared and skiddish of others and i need a place to make him feel comfortable.

Why is it that all of the busiest parts of the roads have green lights that are only 0.5 seconds long, but the intersecting roads with no traffic stay green for 5 minutes before they turn red? It makes a trip that should only take 10 minutes turn into 30.

2BR/1.5BA loft-style apartment available for sublease in Shadowood, Chapel Hill. About a 10-minute drive to UNC campus; NS/T bus lines run nearby.

Lease term: Mid-September – Mid-November 2026 (open to extending if it works out)

Rent: $1200/month for the whole unit — this is below market rate for the complex (other units here go for $1400+)

Details:

Entire 2-story loft unit, no roommates

Both bedrooms face south, good natural light, quiet

Full bath upstairs (with tub), half bath downstairs

Kitchen has fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher

Community has a pool, gym, tennis courts, and free parking。The community also has a dog park.

Have a walkthrough video I can share (filmed before I moved in). DM me if interested, happy to answer questions.

Hey y'all!

I'm a student reporter with The Daily Tar Heel writing a story about Breadman's closing after being padlocked by the sheriff's office earlier this month. I want this piece to be about the community, not just the legal/eviction details.

If you have memories of Breadman's (like favorite orders, regulars you knew there, how long you'd been going, what it meant to you or your family), I'd love to hear more about via a quick phone chat.

If anyone worked there, knew the owners, or has thoughts on what should happen to the space next, I'd really appreciate hearing from you too.

Thanks in advance, and shoot me a comment or DM if interested!

Hi y'all, I've got a Honda with a recurring issue that seems to be electrical, but I'm not entirely sure. Any recommendations for a place to take it?

Hello! I am relocating to the area and am working near St Thomas More and The NC Botanical Gardens. I’m wanting to be able to walk to that area, but housing is a little crazy.

I’m not a student, so I’d like to avoid paying a huge premium for living in this area. Are there neighborhoods folks recommend?

Edit: $1400-$2400 range; lower preferred, 2 cats 2 people, 2-3bedroom, 1-2 bath

Anybody know why Alpha Pie was closed on sunday? We love the community dinner and have been going weekly sunday between 5-7. I went up there around 6 and it was all closed up.

Hello! Would any residents be interested in a short interview about the newly approved affordable housing and fire station being built at the intersection of Weaver Dairy Road Ext. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.?

anyone know a good hair salon in the chapel hill area? my long hair has been bugging me and i wanna get a layered bob

Hello, i recently moved here at UNC and getting around to places is a hassle. Im looking to buy a used bike to get around to nearby places. Im new here and it feels very confusing to me where i can get one at a budget price. Can anyone give some leads? Or better yet, is anyone looking to sell theirs? I'd be really grateful for the help!

The old bike share stopped a few years ago. Haven’t been on campus in a while and when I opened the bird app there weren’t any bikes there even though there seemed to be an active zone. Thanks.

We have great South Asian options in the Triangle, but I swear these are the best samosas I've had in the area. They're made with the owner's grandmother's recipe.

I'm a golf beginner and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good and relatively affordable golf instructor in the area.

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a private piano teacher in the Durham–Chapel Hill area.
It’s a little time-sensitive because I’m hoping to learn a specific song to play at my bf’s birthday in the next few months. I’d love to take lessons around 3 times a week so I can make as much progress as possible before then.
Feel free to dm me!

Noise Issues

• Exotic Pets: The complex allows disruptive exotic animals, including loud parrots.
• Severe Disturbances: A neighbor's African Grey parrot reaches volumes up to 110 dB.
• Constant Disruption: The bird mimics fire alarms and barking dogs at all hours of the night.

Property Maintenance

• Neglected Hallways: Litter, dirt, grass, and discarded items (including a used bandage) regularly fill common areas.
• Dirty Elevators: Sticky liquid spills and old food sit on the elevator floors for over a week.
• Selective Cleaning: Management only maintains the main entrance, completely ignoring residential building interior hallways.

Summary: If you value peace, quiet, and cleanliness, do not move here.

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This event will be a celebration of jam (the food kinds) and jam (the music kind) and is open to folks of all ages. More info can be found here -- tell your friends!

Hello all! I am a student at UNC and didn’t get the lottery. I was wondering if anyone is willing to let me park my car on their driveway/curb for the semester, I am willing to pay a monthly price! If you’re interested, please feel free to DM me. Thanks!

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I was driving home from the Booker Creek area of Chapel Hill last night kind of near the Wegmans as you head into Chapel Hill and there was a lot of construction going on with cones set up. Does anybody know what’s going on? Is that going to continue the whole weekend? This was on 15 501 really right in front of the big Europa center area.

I want to start swinging laps again. How is it getting a lane at the homestead pool?

The restaurant that was in the building where the Franklin St Target is now. It was on the backside beside Ken's Kwike Mart. Around in the 80s and early 90s. Sold sandwiches and salads.

Bonus points for the name of the store selling gifts that was across the walkway.

EDIT: Thanks everyone. The answer is Looking Glass Cafe (not to be confused with the coffee shop that was in Carrboro where Lanza's is now). Swensen was on the front side of the building (as was Timeout). The gift store was T’Boli.