The N.C. Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospitals will host its 18th annual Celebration of Life burn survivors’ reunion this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill.
Reporters, editors to discuss ‘race beat’
Five acclaimed reporters and editors will discuss the American civil rights movement and covering the “race beat†today (Thursday) on the UNC campus. “The Race Beat: History and Legacy†will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Carroll Hall auditorium.
Center marks 10 years
The Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County will host a 10th birthday celebration and gala on Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Top of the Hill’s Great Room.
Chili and Salsa Cookoff
Get your entry in for the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff set for Oct. 30.
Longtime local farmer Rob Hogan dies at 54
Local farming-community stalwart Rob Hogan died Friday morning at UNC Hospitals after a three-week battle for his life.
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North Carolina’s broken emergency mental health system
A while ago, my friend fell and broke her hip and knee. What happened next was exactly what should happen in a crisis. …
Lottery without limits
The recent report by Sarah Ovaska of N.C. Policy Watch that the percentage of revenue raised by the N.C. Education Lottery going to education programs has dropped to 29 percent is sparking a renewed debate about the lottery and the wisdom of funding recurring programs with its proceeds. And it’s long overdue.
Endorsement Letter: North Carolinians of the 23rd district are fighting to hold a promise.
Five weeks out from perhaps the most pivotal election period in two decades, residents of Orange and Person counties are supporting a new candidate for the North Carolina Senate.
Chatham County seeks nominations for human relations awards
The Chatham County Human Relations Commission announced its third annual awards program to recognize people and organizations for outstanding efforts and accomplishments in human relations.
Fire prevention fair
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, the American Red Cross and East 54 are throwing a Fire Prevention Week Fair this Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at East 54 in Chapel Hill.
Trolley returns for Artwalk
Two trolley cars will be back in town for the 2ndFriday Artwalk, which runs this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Eno River Farmers Market seeks artists
Local artists and crafters are invited to apply for the Fall Craft Showcase at the Eno River Farmers Market, which will be held on Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House in downtown Hillsborough.
Piedmont laureate at Dip’s
Author Zelda Lockhart, the 2010 Piedmont Laureate, will celebrate Arts & Humanities Month in October by offering a special literary “Word Tasting†to patrons of Triangle restaurants, beginning with an Oct. 13 visit to Mama Dip’s from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Art webinar
The Public Art Network of Americans for the Arts is presenting a webinar series titled “Public Art Academy for Artists†over the next several weeks.