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Music in the Neighborhood
Chapel Hill is Lighting Up
The Latest from Weaver Street Market
Feeding Schoolkids When There’s No School
Staying Conflict-Free While Staying at Home
Chapel Hill’s Mayor Hemminger Outlines Measures to Support the Community
Chapel Hill Takes Steps to Keep Community Safe, Limit COVID-19 Spread
Triangle Songwriters Competition is March 15
Community Treasures Nominations
The Chapel Hill Historical Society is seeking nominations for its annual Community Treasures awards. These awards recognize long-time residents of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County whose kind hearts and good deeds have made our communities better places for all.
A Cat in Need Finds Help
This is the story of neighbors working together to help an animal in need.
Chapel Hill Garden Tour
Don’t hesitate! Online Ticket Sales for the Chapel Hill Garden Tour, April 25 & 26, 2020, are NOW AVAILABLE at the link below!!
Food Insecurity in Orange County
Each year, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is asked to fund a number of important programs that address complex social issues throughout the county.
Official Statement Regarding the UNC Settlement with the Sons of Confederate Veterans
The following official statement is submitted by Rev. Dr. Michael Cousin and Rev. Dr. Rodney L. Coleman on behalf of their congregations regarding the UNC Settlement with the NC Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Local Organizations Bring Pickleball to Ghana
What is pickleball? It is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with approximately 3.3 million people playing. And here in Chapel Hill we have a vibrant, enthusiastic community of about 800 pickleball players.
Singing in the Season
It was standing room only for the annual Community Carol Sing at the former Manns Chapel Methodist Church.
Local Teen Wins National Photography Honor
A young Chapel Hill artist has won national honors for her photography. Alex Rae Hogue, 16, has been named an honorable mention winner in the annual photography competition sponsored by the National YoungArts Foundation.
At the Inn, 12 Days of Joy
Now in its 22nd year, the 12 Days of Christmas celebration at the Carolina Inn has become a local holiday tradition.
Holiday Safety in Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Police Department is encouraging everyone to “Think Safety” around the holidays. Steps are being taken to assist members of the community to remain as safe as possible through the new year.
Halloween 2019 – Maybe Not So Spooky this Year?
COMMUNITY By Michelle Cassell The Franklin Street Halloween celebration that has become a local tradition may see smaller crowds this year due to its midweek date and a forecast calling…
HOPE is Hopeful About Helping Adults with Disabilities
COMMUNITY By Michelle Cassell It started eight years ago with a Facebook connection between two mothers facing extraordinary challenges trying to raise their sons with developmental disabilities. It has given…
Coming Together, Years After High School
SCHOOLS By Jock Lauterer More than 50 years ago in Chapel Hill, there were two high schools — one for black students, one for white. Now there is one alumni…
A Local Swim Meet
SCHOOLS Parent volunteers work as lane timers at the June 27 swim meet between the CHCCR Sharks and the Hollow Rock Pirhanas. Parent volunteer Stacey Lange leads a group of…
What Do You Think of the Renovation of the Patio at the Carrboro Weaver Street Market?
“Let’s play hopscotch. Wait, this isn’t real grass.” – Phoebe Bausell, Durham … “It’s an improvement in that it was often muddy before, and all the picnic tables were warped and horrible to sit at. But…
The Whistling Man
COMMUNITY By Staff Reports Perhaps you’ve seen him on campus. Or more likely, heard him. His high piercing whistle mysteriously blending with the songs of the mockingbird, the song sparrow….
Chinese-Americans in Chapel Hill
COMMUNITY TLR Staff Report [This is the first in a series taking an in-depth look at a particular community living and working in southern Orange County.] Shared culture and traditions…