Friends of Bolin Creek and the UNC Institute for the Environment will host “Can We Heal Our Local Waterways?â€
Author: Staff
Schools won’t redistrict this year
After postponing decisions regarding overcrowding at Glenwood Elementary School, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education has decided against spot redistricting.
FLORA: The flower that doesn’t stop
“Fields of dandelion are like huge cloud rafts floating on a sea of green. Lying back on this flowery bed can become intoxicating, the mind swooning with the fragrance…”
Carolina Brewery turns 17
Robert Poitras took a gamble on starting a craft-beer brewery in the Triangle at a time when craft beer was an idea that few had heard of.
Carrboro’s Hispanic-owned eateries overcome obstacles
According to the 2010 census, there are no Hispanic-owned restaurants in Carrboro.
New Home Builders Association president named
Britney Wallace, of B. Wallace Design & Construction, LLC, has been named the 51st president of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties.
Chamber elects new board officers, members
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce has elected new officers and six new members to its 35-member volunteer board of directors.
He’s Not Here sold
He’s Not Here, the iconic Franklin Street bar known for its 32-ounce Blue Cups, was put up for sale by owner David Kitzmiller in January.
Green Plus scholarships
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce has announced it will provide Green Plus scholarships to chamber members running small businesses.
Communication Matters reinvents itself
The Hillsborough-based marketing firm Communication Matters has not only reinvented its name, but also its services.
UPS Store celebrates love month
The UPS Store at Carrboro Plaza is celebrating the month of February with two specials.
Hillsborough Brand Ambassadors training
The training sessions will be held at the Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough from 12-1 p.m.
Valentine’s food truck rodeo
Food trucks from around the Triangle will host the First Annual Valentine’s Day Food Rodeo and Fundraiser on Tuesday at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Reduced animal adoption fees
Orange County’s Animal Service Center’s adoption fees are reduced by half for the first annual Valentine’s Adoption Event continuing through Tuesday.
Love the Haw River
The Haw River Assembly will host its Love the Haw River 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight.




