Culbreth Middle School was one of eight schools profiled in a recent New York Times article on how technology has changed teaching.
McDougle Middle to receive robot kits
EMC2, a data technology firm in the Triangle, will donate two complete VEX robot kits to McDougle Middle School.
Estes Hills holds science fair
Estes Hills Elementary School held a science fair Nov. 19.
Glenwood holds Multicultural Gala
Glenwood Elementary School held its annual Multicultural Gala on Nov. 18.
Ephesus holds Turkey Trot
Ephesus Elementary School faculty held the school’s first Turkey Trot at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 23.
CHHS to hold benefit tea
Chapel Hill High School will hold its sixth annual Orchestra Benefit Tea.
Harrington hit with cease and desist order
The bank is now under a cease and desist order, and with it, CEO Larry Loeser said Wednesday, Harrington faces a significant challenge to reassure its customers that the conditions that led to the order have passed and the bank is healthy.
Carrboro approves rule changes
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved changes to the town’s stormwater rules for commercial development.
The bears
The Chapel Hill Service League’s Christmas House wish trees will arrive this Friday at Carr Mill and University malls.
WILPF gala
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Triangle branch celebrates its 75th anniversary with a gala on Sunday.
 Tree lighting
This year’s holiday tree lighting happens Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Hoops for tots
The UNC Women’s Basketball team is looking for your help in collecting toys for Orange County children with Toys for Tots.
Fire department sells Christmas trees for fundraiser
New Hope Volunteer Fire Department has Fraser firs and wreaths for sale this holiday season.
Monument to be dedicated
The Town of Hillsborough will unveil a monument preserving grave markers at Margaret Lane Cemetery.
Town wants input on old library
A public input meeting on future uses of the town-owned building at 523 E. Franklin St., will be held at the building.