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Jersey Mike’s Hosting Fundraiser Today

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 23, 2015 | News Around Town

Head to Jersey Mike’s Subs on Elliott Road or at Chapel Hill North on MLK Blvd. on Thursday, and 25 percent of your purchase will go to a local man who is raising money for medical care. Kevin Schaefer has spinal muscular...

Carl Fox Speaks Out About The ‘Save The Fox’ Campaign

Posted by Staff | Jul 15, 2015 | News Around Town

Judge Fox is encouraging as many people as possible to add their names to a national registry of bone marrow donors, in hopes of finding a match.

Chapel Hill Library to Host Harper Lee Celebration

Posted by Staff | Jul 13, 2015 | News Around Town

Harper Lee’s new book, “Go Set a Watchman,” will be the subject of events Tuesday at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Readers remember the Atticus Finch of Harper Lee’s groundbreaking 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” as the...

Burlesque, For A Good Cause. What More Do You Need?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 9, 2015 | News Around Town

Hillsborough’s Bottom Line Burlesque and Comedy Troupe is taking its show to Durham.

CHPL to Host King & King Reading and Community Discussion

Posted by Staff | Jul 7, 2015 | News Around Town

The recent controversy at Efland-Cheeks Elementary a book about two men who marry is the launching point for a forum at the Chapel Hill Public Library.

Bone Marrow Drive for Carl Fox Tonight

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 7, 2015 | News Around Town

A local judge’s fight against cancer has sparked a movement from community members to help raise awareness. Chris Ehrenfeld says his friendship with Carl Fox has been cultivated over many years. “I first came down here to go to...

Frederick Douglass’ July 4th Speech Still Resonates Today

Posted by Staff | Jul 2, 2015 | News Around Town

Fireworks will rise into the sky on July 4th as millions of Americans celebrate the birth of our nation and its values of freedom and independence. But Ted Shaw, professor of law and director of the Center for Civil Rights at...

Kenan Stadium to Host July 4th Celebration

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 2, 2015 | News Around Town

Kenan Stadium will be the host of a huge July 4th celebration on Saturday night. Gates open at seven o’clock and music will be provided by the Transit Vocal Band. DSI Comedy Theater is sponsoring a watermelon eating...

‘Bike-Fairies’ On the Lookout in Carrboro

Posted by Staff | Jun 30, 2015 | News Around Town

You’ve heard of the tooth-fairy and the sugar-plum fairy, but have you ever heard of a bike-fairy? If you opt for two wheels instead of four, you may have one watching over you on the streets of Carrboro. Sitting on a...

Memorial Service for UNC Dean Emeritus

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 24, 2015 | News Around Town

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 o’clock Wednesday morning honoring UNC School of Journalism Dean Emeritus John “Jack” Adams. Adams, who served as Dean of the UNC School of Journalism from 1969 through...

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