Chapel Hill High School will hold its sixth annual Orchestra Benefit Tea on Dec. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center.
Author: Staff
Celebrating North Carolina Native- American heritage
Two plants I mentioned last week when leading into the coral honeysuckle story are wax myrtle and yaupon holly.
Council studies University Square plans
A major redevelopment project on the University Square/Granville Towers property received its first formal review before the Chapel Hill Town Council Monday night.
Inmate in custody after escape in UNC police car
Bernard, an inmate at Pasquotank Correctional Institution near Elizabeth City, is in custody after escaping in a stolen UNC Police vehicle while receiving medical care at UNC Hospitals on Tuesday.
Town turns to trademarks
It’s not like the Town of Carrboro doesn’t want to be your Facebook friend. But a recently set-up Town of Carrboro page on the popular social networking platform got a thumbs down from the town’s attorney, who said the town should protect itself from people using its official logos on unofficial sites.
Growing younger through the years
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If we didn’t begin an exercise routine early in our lives, we’re tempted to ignore the fact that our bodies need more than food.
Blanket Orange County gears up
The goal this year is to collect 400 new or gently used blankets for the Interfaith Council (IFC), the Neighborhood House of Hillsborough and The Maggie Alvis Halfway House.
BIZ BEAT: What’s next for local economic development?
Show me the money; Open for business? Visart going dark
Santa Paws?
Just in time for your holiday shopping, Paws4Ever (paws4ever.org), the animal-welfare and adoption organization, will open a resale store on Dec. 3 at 115 John Earle St. in Hillsborough.
Program for single women in debt
Need help eliminating debt? The Women’s Center is offering a free program for 10 single women beginning Jan. 11.
Fearrington Inn awarded
The Fearrington House Country Inn (fearrington.com/house) was named the number-two small hotel in the nation and 58th in the world by Conde Nast Traveler readers.
Chamber networking slated
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours will be held tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Carolina Inn.
Thanksgiving markets
Local farmers’ markets will be open Tuesday for your Thanksgiving meal shopping.
Tires, cheap
Big Al’s Cheap Tires (bigalscheaptires.com) has opened at 1059 N.C. 54, specializing in quality used tires.
Local pharma news
Chapel Hill’s WomanCare Global (womancareglobal.com) expanded its global product portfolio.



