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Posted on July 9, 2009 by Staff

Hotel changes hands

The Franklin Hotel has been purchased by Chapel Hill-based Wintergreen Hospitalities, the hotel development company announced Wednesday. Like Greenville dentist Dr. Robert Capps, who developed the Franklin, two of Wintergreen’s three principals — Jay and Anup Patel — are UNC alums. Jay Patel will manage day-to-day operations at the hotel.

According to a press release with the announcement, Wintergreen has investments in several other properties in the Southeast, including Washington D.C, Nashville and Savannah, and currently owns and operates two Hampton Inns located in Lumberton and Selma.

Under the big top

Top of the Hill is expanding downstairs. The restaurant and brewery is working on a new banquet room with a capacity of about 200.

Sign of the times

Changes at the Orange County Social Club are perhaps the earliest and most visible evidence of the new rules on smoking in public places in the Old North State. Inside: new paint, fixtures and ceiling tiles, and years of smoke scrubbed away. Outside: new brick, rain-proof roof, lattice work and seating for the recently exiled.

Have fun stormin’ the castle

The Princess Bride is a funny movie. Said funny movie is being shown outside at the James C. Wallace Parking Deck courtesy of the Downtown Partnership on Thursday, July 16 around 8:30ish. Downside is that it might be a tad warm. On the upside list are free movie, free popcorn, children’s activities, a misting tent and André the Giant.

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