When I was a youngster, bringing evergreen holly branches indoors at Christmas time just seemed like the thing to do.
Obituary: Peachee Wicker
Obituary: Judy Jernigan Bosniadis
Towns hear about OWASA plans
Residents asked Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Orange County leaders to ask the Orange Water and Sewer Authority to reconsider is forestry-management plans for areas around its reservoirs.
Leaf collection picks up
As autumn fades, leaf collection continues in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough.
Bill of Rights celebrated
The Orange County Bill of Rights Defense Committee is sponsoring a reading of the Bill of Rights Wednesday at noon at Peace & Justice Plaza at the old post office in downtown Chapel Hill.
Info session on Jordan Lake rules
The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted the Jordan Lake Rules Monday night, a requirement by the state as part of an overall nutrient-reduction strategy for the lake.
Free December rides on new Siler City shuttle
Chatham Transit has launched service to Siler City with stops at key retail, employment and commercial destinations. Ride will be free through the end of December.
Eno River Farmers Market to start winter hours
The Eno River Farmers Market has shifted to winter hours, but still has plenty of eggs, meat, cheese, baked goods and prepared foods, plus vegetables like beets, radishes, turnips, carrots, lettuce and greens all winter. Vendors are taking special orders for the holidays for pies, breads and side dishes.
Carrboro market crafts fair
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will feature its Seasonal Craft and Gift Market this Saturday to celebrate the holiday season.
Library collects food for fines
The Orange County Public Library is collecting donations of nonperishable food items, new toys and clothing for the Orange County Holiday Program in lieu of late fees until Friday.
CCT! receives mentoring grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Chatham County Together! (CCT!) a three-year grant for the organization’s mentoring programs.
Budget communication effort
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has launched an effort to keep staff, parents and other community members informed about the difficult budget situation facing the district in 2011-12 with three budget communication projects.
Second forum on sup’t search
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education will hold its second public forum on the superintendent search on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the East Chapel Hill High School auditorium.
Noodles to donate to CHHS boosters
If diner’s today (Thursday) at Noodles and Co. tell the cashier they are there for Chapel Hill High School, the restaurant will donate 25 percent of the proceeds to the Chapel Hill High School Athletic Boosters.