Chapel Hill High School will host its annual Parent Financial Aid Night on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Hanes Auditorium.
Smith celebrates connections
Smith Middle School held its 10th annual Global Connections Celebration on Thursday.
CHHS to hold benefit tea
Chapel Hill High School will hold its sixth annual Orchestra Benefit Tea on Dec. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center.
Celebrating North Carolina Native- American heritage
Two plants I mentioned last week when leading into the coral honeysuckle story are wax myrtle and yaupon holly.
Council studies University Square plans
A major redevelopment project on the University Square/Granville Towers property received its first formal review before the Chapel Hill Town Council Monday night.
Inmate in custody after escape in UNC police car
Bernard, an inmate at Pasquotank Correctional Institution near Elizabeth City, is in custody after escaping in a stolen UNC Police vehicle while receiving medical care at UNC Hospitals on Tuesday.
Town turns to trademarks
It’s not like the Town of Carrboro doesn’t want to be your Facebook friend. But a recently set-up Town of Carrboro page on the popular social networking platform got a thumbs down from the town’s attorney, who said the town should protect itself from people using its official logos on unofficial sites.
County nixes resolution opposing Afghan war funding
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday not to approve a resolution calling for the end of Congress’ expenditure of tax dollars on the war in Afghanistan.
Fired workers file complaint with EEOC, grievance with town
Two Town of Chapel Hill Public Works Department employees who were fired last month have filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and a grievance with the town.
Growing younger through the years
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If we didn’t begin an exercise routine early in our lives, we’re tempted to ignore the fact that our bodies need more than food.
Blanket Orange County gears up
The goal this year is to collect 400 new or gently used blankets for the Interfaith Council (IFC), the Neighborhood House of Hillsborough and The Maggie Alvis Halfway House.
BIZ BEAT: What’s next for local economic development?
Show me the money; Open for business? Visart going dark
Santa Paws?
Just in time for your holiday shopping, Paws4Ever (paws4ever.org), the animal-welfare and adoption organization, will open a resale store on Dec. 3 at 115 John Earle St. in Hillsborough.
Program for single women in debt
Need help eliminating debt? The Women’s Center is offering a free program for 10 single women beginning Jan. 11.
Fearrington Inn awarded
The Fearrington House Country Inn (fearrington.com/house) was named the number-two small hotel in the nation and 58th in the world by Conde Nast Traveler readers.