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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.

Around Town This Week: Meadow Lark, “Dine 4 Autism,” And More

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 23, 2016 | News Around Town

From dining for a cause to private garden tours, Chapel Hill’s got it all. (Doesn’t it always?)

Orange County Library Rents “Wi-Fi To Go”

Posted by Staff | Apr 17, 2016 | News Around Town

Orange County Public Library members are now able to check out internet hotspots. “Wi-Fi to Go” is a pilot project aimed at giving Internet access to residents where service is currently not available. There are 11 devices at...

“Unity In The Community” Joins, Heals

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 15, 2016 | News Around Town

This year’s “Unity in the Community” will take place in the Northside neighborhood.

Carrboro Lets Residents Play In The Streets

Posted by Staff | Apr 9, 2016 | News Around Town

Carrboro is giving everyone permission to ignore the advice of their parents and play in the road during Open Streets. April 10 will be the fourth year of the event, which is meant to build community through activities. It will...

Realtors’ “Day Of Service” At Chapel Hill HS

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 8, 2016 | News Around Town

It’s the inaugural “day of service” for the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors.

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