If you listen to WCHL, you’ve probably heard the term SKJAJA, but do you know what it actually is? Well, you need to, because it is awesome!
The SKJAJA Fund is a local charity formed in 2008 by Chapel Hill Residents Charlotte and Eric White.
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Leanne Joyce is this week’s Hometown Hero. Leanne is the Founder and President of Positive Impact for Kids. The organization strives to improve the hospital experience for children and teenagers receiving inpatient medical care in the United States. Get more information on Positive Impact for Kids. Leanne is 16 years old and will be entering the 11th grade at Carrboro High School this fall. She was born with Aortic Valve Stenosis which is a heart condition narrowing her aortic valve. When she was 12, Leanne was told that she would have to stop playing sports because they were lift...
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A LOT of Tar Heels are participating in the Olympics – And not just athletes!
With the Opening Ceremonies tonight in Brazil; UNC is well represented! As WCHL’s Blake Hodge reported last week in a story you can find on Chapelboro.com; there are 17 current and former Tar Heel athletes vying for Olympic gold in Rio.
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The ice bucket challenge is back in the news….and that’s a good thing!
Two summers ago, whether you participated or not (and likely you did!) you certainly remember the ice bucket challenge.
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Paige Morrow is Monday’s Hometown Hero. Paige is the executive director of Extraordinary Ventures. The organization trains and employs young adults with autism and developmental disabilities who are aging out of the public school system. Extraordinary Ventures started with an event center and has branched into more ventures. They also have a bus detailing crew, a group that creates and markets gifts, a laundry service, and an office shop. Find out more about Extraordinary Ventures. Fred Black showcased Extraordinary Ventures on the July 16 episode of Non-Profit Showcase. You can nominate your own Hometown Hero. WCHL has honored local...
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This weekend, it really is Christmas in July!
For nearly 70 years The US Marine Corps Reserve’s ‘Toys for Tots’ has been one of the iconic charitable programs in our country.
And for the past nine years, The Orange County Department of Social Services has supported the effort by operating the Orange County Toy Chest program.
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