Local lawyer Bob Saunders has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work with nonprofit/charities law, tax law and litigation and controversy tax.
Aveda recognized for conservation efforts
The Aveda Institute of Chapel Hill (AICH) was honored by the North Carolina Land Trusts on Sept. 12 for the institute’s conservation efforts to protect water quality.
The Peoples Channel director recognized
Chad Johnston, executive director of The Peoples Channel in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham Community Media, was chosen as this month’s featured leader on the National Alliance for Media Art and Culture website.
Chatham County Fair next week
The Chatham County Fair will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Oct. 1 in Pittsboro.
Farmer Foodshare Challenge at the market
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will hold its third-annual Farmer Foodshare Challenge on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Scarecrow contest
The Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough is sponsoring a scarecrow contest from Sept. 27 through Oct. 7.
Spay Neuter Day
Orange County Animal Services will hold Spay Neuter Day on Wednesday.
Hillsborough residents honored
The Town of Hillsborough honored resident Evelyn Poole-Kober and handed out awards to 12 town employees at Hillsborough’s third-annual Innovation and Customer Service Awards Program on Monday night.
Carrboro parks grant from WSM
The Carrboro Parks Project and Baldwin Park Community Garden received a $400 grant from Weaver Street Market.
Ready in 60 Seconds contest
September is National Preparedness Month, and Orange County is participating this year by launching a video contest called Ready in 60 Seconds.
Chapel Hill is bike friendly
The League of American Bicyclists recently announced the Town of Chapel Hill as a bronze Bicycle Friendly Business.
CHCCS SAT scores decline
The average SAT score of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students has dropped nine points this year, compared to 2010 results.
CHHS students named National Merit semifinalists
Thirty-one Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students were named semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Community conversations to be held by Superintendent Forcella
New Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Tom Forcella has scheduled three community conversations.
High school homecoming celebrations rescheduled
East Chapel Hill High and Carrboro High schools have rescheduled their homecoming celebrations.