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On the Porch: Chef Arlena Strode – Cooking Up Fun

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Mar 1, 2026 | On The Porch

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Chef Arlena Strode is a culinary education expert and the founder of the Children’s Culinary Institute. With a passion for nurturing young talents, she established the institute to inspire children to explore the art of cooking. Her award-winning curriculum is taught in over a dozen places worldwide, and she is the author of five amazing children’s biographies about chefs in history who changed our culinary world. Chef Arlena’s innovative approach combines interactive, hands-on experiences with a strong emphasis on education and creativity. Under her leadership, the institute continues to cultivate the next generation of chefs and food enthusiasts.

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Orange County Reports First Rabies Case of 2024, Citing Raccoon in Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 21, 2024 | Health, Local Government, Safety

Orange County has received its first report of a positive case of rabies in 2024: a raccoon near Southern Village in Chapel Hill.

The N.C. State Fair Is Back. Here are the Dates, Deals, and How to Get Tickets

Posted by Reagan Allen | Oct 12, 2023 | Business, Entertainment, Instagram

It’s that time of year again – time for the NC State Fair which will run October 12 – 22 at the N.C State fairgrounds.

Chapel Hill Dunkin’ Approved for Drive-Thru Window

Posted by Madison Ward | Mar 25, 2023 | Development, Instagram

At the March 22 Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved the motion to allow Dunkin’ to establish a drive-thru window at their location.

TABLE’s Empty Bowls Returns In-Person on October 9

Posted by Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Town Square

Suzanne Tormollen of TABLE discusses their upcoming Empty Bowls event – and discusses...

Families of Orange County Students Can Apply for Free or Reduced Meals

Posted by Madison Ward | Sep 3, 2022 | Pre-K - 12 Education

As children across Orange County returned to the classroom this week, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools alerted families and students about a policy change for meals. For the last two academic years, a...

Fifth Bend Farm Stand Offers Equitable ‘Pay as You See Fit’ System

Posted by Madison Ward | Aug 8, 2022 | Business, Instagram, News Around Town

Fifth Bend Farm opened approximately two and a half months ago when co-founders Nura and Jacob Hill were inspired to create a sustainable and equitable food stand.

Scholar Uses Trash as Treasure To Study Life in North Korea

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 21, 2022 | World

Written by HYUNG-JIN KIM When the waves wash trash onto the beaches of front-line South Korean islands, Kang Dong Wan can often be found hunting for what he calls his “treasure” — rubbish from North Korea that provides a peek...