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Chapel Hill Home of James Taylor Up for Auction

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 18, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

For the first time ever, the public will have an opportunity to tour the house where James Taylor spent his childhood years in Chapel Hill. George Smart, the executive director of North Carolina Modernist Houses, calls the home...

Saturdays in Saxapahaw Organizers Crowdfunding

Posted by Staff | May 13, 2016 | News Around Town

Saturdays in Saxapahaw have been a popular destination for North Carolina music lovers for more than ten years. The free events feature free music and a farmers market. There are also activities for the children. The series...

North American Travel Journalists Coming to Orange County

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 11, 2016 | News Around Town

The North American Travel Journalists Association will hold its annual conference in Orange County next year. Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau chair Rosemary Waldorf said in a release that “NATJA enjoyed experiencing...

Chapel Hill Transit Begins Additional Columbia Street Stop

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 7, 2016 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill Transit buses started serving an additional stop on Friday. Buses will be serving the northbound stop on South Columbia Street between Coolidge Street and Chase Avenue, according to a release. Officials say Chapel...

Maintenance Being Performed on Chapel Hill Fire Hydrants

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 7, 2016 | News Around Town

You will very likely see fire hydrants spraying out water in Chapel Hill throughout the month of May. But don’t worry; it’s all normal maintenance. A release from the fire department said all fire hydrants will be tested during...

Dining For Dollars to Benefit Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels

Posted by Staff | May 5, 2016 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels is preparing for their 2016 Dining For Dollars event. Hickory Tavern in Carrboro will host the event on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 6 PM until 9 PM. Tickets are available. Stacey Yusko and...

Celebrate Living Wage Employers With “Buycott” Tuesday

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 2, 2016 | News Around Town

Orange County Living Wage has certified 58 “living wage employers” – who’ve raised wages more than $500,000 to qualify.

Public Meeting on Cemetery Marker Planned for Tuesday

Posted by Staff | May 2, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

A public meeting will be held Tuesday May 3, to discuss a commemorative marker at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery. A similar marker was installed on February 4th honoring the 361 slaves and free people of color that are known to be...

Carrboro Day Canceled Due to Weather

Posted by Staff | Apr 30, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

***Carrboro Day has been canceled due to the threat of in element weather.*** Weather permitting, Carrboro Day will take place Sunday, May 1. Join neighbors and friends to learn about and celebrate the unique qualities that make...

“Color The Hill” – And Yourself – For A Cause (Or Three)

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 30, 2016 | News Around Town

The “Color the Hill” 4K on May 21 will support three local causes – and it’s a pretty fun event in itself.

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