Thurman Atkins, Owner Atkins Trucking Co, Hollywood Cab/Carolina Cab and Hollywood Restaurant.  Mr. Atkins grew up in Chapel Hill North’s Mt. Sinai Road community.  Prior to serving in the U. S. Army, he worked for the university.  When he returned from his tour of duty, he chose to try it on his own.  With no store space to set up …

Addie Robinson was a beloved community leader, registered nurse, as well as founder and long-time director of Holmes Day Care at Hargraves Community Center, the longest running daycare in Chapel Hill. Mrs. Robinson’s husband, Hubert Robinson, chartered the first Chapel Hill chapter of the NAACP in 1947 and was the first Black member on the Chapel HIll Board of Alderman …