A gazebo at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on the corner of Country Club and South roads will be dedicated to the memory of the late Rebecca Clark during a ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Clark, a longtime advocate for civil rights and on behalf of university workers, died Jan….
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Street Scene turns 25
Street Scene Teen Center in downtown will celebrate its 25th year in operation with a special event this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring photography, art, music and more from its 25 years of history. Food and refreshments will be available at the free event, which is open to all teens and everyone still…
From Kansas to Carrboro
In time for the windy season, Century Center Cinema is presenting the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 26 at Carrboro’s Century Center. Musician Jeff Hart and friends will open the evening with rootsy versions of the classic Oz songs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with live music starting at 7 and…
Schizophrenia symposium
The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health will host the 17th annual STEP Symposium, “Putting It Together: Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches to Treating Schizophrenia†on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Drive in Chapel Hill. Registration is $25; an optional lunch is $10. Pre-registration is…
Talecris wins service award
North Carolina Children’s Hospital announced this month that Talecris Biotherapeutics was awarded the hospital’s first-ever Curtis Media Group Service to Children Award, which recognizes companies for extraordinary commitment to the state’s children through their support of the Children’s Hospital. Having donated nearly $120,000 to the Children’s Hospital over the past three years, Talecris was chosen…
Harrington announces new site
Harrington Bank recently announced a new website for online banking and information about the bank’s services, including mortgage information and savings rates. The bank also announced plans to add a Facebook page this month.
HBA holds fundraiser
The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham counties will hold its 18th annual Parade of Playhomes fundraiser during the month of April at various locations throughout the three counties. A total of five custom children’s playhomes will be built. Three houses, built by Southern High School, Orange High School and Northwood High School,…
Chamber event
This month’s Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held today (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures on South Elliott Road. No registration is required and the event is free for chamber members. Pam Herndon, an agent with State Farm Insurance, is co-sponsor of the event.
Obituary: Virginia E. Tolliver
Obituary: Pearson H. Stewart
Obituary: Pearson H. Stewart
Obituary: Tim Morgan
Obituary: Tim Morgan
Fashion Show at ECHHS
East Chapel Hill High School’s fashion merchandising class will hold a “Night in the Spotlight†fashion show this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Students will model their own work as well as trends from local stores. Donations for victims of recent earthquakes will be accepted at the event.
CHH student appointed to state office
Manoj Paladugu has been appointed to the office of Parliamentarian for the North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA). Paladugu was selected for the office by the organization’s board of directors at last weekend’s state conference. Since 2002, at least one state officer in NCTSA has been a student in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro city schools. Paladugu…
Students host a capella concert
Lucky 13, the Chapel Hill High girls’ a capella group, is hosting “Music With Meaning†this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s Hanes Theatre. The event will feature the best of college and high school a capella groups from across the state. Groups scheduled to appear include UNC’s Clef Hangers, Loreleis and Achordants and…
‘Learning Without Borders’ stretches awareness
In an effort to increase global awareness and citizenship, McDougle Middle School teachers have collaborated on a school-wide interdisciplinary initiative called “Learning Without Borders.†This year’s focus is Universal Human Rights. As a timely real-world connection, several fundraisers will contribute to disaster relief in Haiti. On Friday, McDougle will host a faculty follies event to…
