Aaron Johnson

On the Porch: A Conversation with Thomas Wolf

Thomas Wolf was born, raised, and educated in the Midwest. A graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois (1969), he later earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (1975). He is the author of “The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932” (2020), which was named “Best Baseball Book of 2020” by Sports Collectors Digest and was a finalist for the prestigious Seymour Medal. He is also the co-author with Patricia L. Bryan of both “Midnight Assassin: A Murder in America’s Heartland” (2005) and “The Plea: The True Story of Young Wesley Elkins and His Struggle for Redemption” (July 2022). He has lived in Chapel Hill since 1985. www.thomaswolfbooks.com

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On the Porch: A Conversation with Kyle Shipp

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Kyle Shipp is a dedicated community leader with experience in engineering and construction. He currently serves as a member of the Pittsboro Town Board and is a founding member of the Pittsboro Boys & Girls Club. He holds leadership positions on the Corporate Board for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina and the Board of the Pittsboro VFW and Pittsboro American Legion. Kyle resides in downtown Pittsboro, NC with his wife, Dianna; son, Rory and Stacks the dog.

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May 27, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. On Friday March 24 she talked to the Chapel Hill Rotary Club talks about the latest in her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor, where last year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.

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On the Porch: A Conversation with Meredith Voller

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Meredith Voller spent many years managing sales, marketing, and events teams as a hospitality executive in luxury and boutique hotels in Chicago, Portland, Salt Lake City, Hollywood, and Madison. Now she’s happy to be a real estate broker and splitting her time between NW Indiana and the Triangle in North Carolina. When in NC she sings with the NC Master Chorale.

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On The Porch: A Conversation with Rachael Elliot and Michele Hobaugh

This Week: Rachael Elliott is the current president of the Orange Chatham Association of Realtors (“OCHAR”) and Michele Hobaugh is the past president of OCHAR. Rachael Elliot helped host her first open house at nine years old, started practicing real estate full time at 22, and was honored to be named one of Coldwell Banker’s Global 30 Under 30 recipients in 2021. Now, she’s the Broker-in-Charge for Coldwell Banker HPW’s growing Pittsboro office and the 2023 President for the Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS®. Rachael also enjoys world travel, sporting events, and frequenting the diverse restaurants in the Triangle with family and friends.

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Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
500 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
500 Millstone Dr, Ste 104, Hillsborough
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!