Orange County Animal Services will work with Orange Congregations In Mission again this year to collect cans of pet food for pet owners in need this holiday season and offer Pictures with Santa in conjunction with the food drive.
Author: Staff
Celebrate Bill of Rights Day
Community members are invited to read one of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and hear proclamations by Orange County elected officials today (Thursday) at noon on the steps of the post office at the intersection of Henderson and East Franklin streets.
Early bird tax help
Special days of free tax preparation through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be held throughout January in Orange County for eligible “early bird†clients who have received income information from all their employers.
BIG CITY: Stand up to the bullies
One late night a few years back in a then-smoky club, a friend of mine who worked at a local social service agency was describing the difficulties faced by those who advocate for the homeless.
Cigarette tax a common-sense policy
Faced with a growing budget deficit, North Carolina lawmakers cut $350 million from the state education budget this year.
LETTER: No evidence of discrimination in death penalty sentencing
Regarding the Racial Justice Act, Chris Fitzsimon claims that “no one seriously responded to the studies cited by RJA supporters that prove race plays a role in who is sentenced to death in North Carolina.â€
LETTER: Holiday event brought community together in a ‘wonderful’ way
For the second year in a row, about 200 members of our community started the holiday season together by watching the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life at the Varsity on Franklin.
LETTER: Donate to record ‘Christmas Sing’
For more than 25 years, Chapel Hill’s own Jim Watson, a founder of the Red Clay Ramblers and renowned old-time musician, has held an annual “Christmas Sing†at The Cave, Chapel Hill’s oldest tavern.
LETTER: My current occupation
So, here I am, occupying a public place, by the Chapel Hill courthouse.
Fedora connects with Carolina’s past
Larry Fedora sounded echoes of Carolina’s past when he walked to the podium and spoke during his introduction as the Tar Heels’ new football coach on Dec. 7.
Carrboro crushes NCSSM
The Carrboro High School men’s basketball team extended its dominance on Monday by topping the North Carolina School of Science and Math, 78-36.
CHCCS teacher achievement
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools had 13 teachers from nine district schools achieve their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in their fields during the 2010-11 certification cycle.
Ephesus Girls on the Run
The Girls on the Run team at Ephesus Elementary ran in the Reindeer Romp 5k on Dec. 3.
CHCCS goes green
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district has received a Green Plus Certification, and the district’s accomplishments were recognized at a school board meeting earlier this month.
Culbreth cleans up
Students at Culbreth Middle School spent last Friday afternoon cleaning up trash around their school’s campus as their first service project for the new Environmental Science Club.


