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UNC Grad Offers Free Appalachian Hike in Crowdfunding for New App

Posted by Staff | Jun 17, 2015 | News Around Town

A recent UNC graduate is creating an app to help travelers connect in faraway, unfamiliar places – and he’s offering an all-expenses-paid hike on the Appalachian Trail to one lucky winner in a crowdfunding contest.

Judge Overturns Ruling on The Cedars Fees

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | News Around Town

The Cedars of Chapel Hill can continue to collect membership fees and monthly overhead fees, according to a state Court of Appeals ruling earlier this week. Three appellate court judges overturned Wake County Special Superior...

As A Local Judge Battles Blood Cancer, Friends Reach Out To ‘Save the Fox’

Posted by Staff | Jun 5, 2015 | News Around Town

The ‘Save the Fox’ campaign aims to help a local judge, as well as others fighting blood cancer.

Local Musicians Share Their ‘Burnin’ Love’ for the Jaycee Center

Posted by Staff | Jun 5, 2015 | News Around Town

Head over to the Cat’s Cradle Saturday if you’d like some burn-healin’ blues.

Can You Solve a 45-Year-Old Mystery?

Posted by Staff | May 29, 2015 | News Around Town

For nearly half a century, Wendy Bryan has pondered the fate of six men in a photo taken in 1970. Now, she’s asking the public for help.

Memorial Day, “A Hero’s Best Medicine” From Fisher House

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 22, 2015 | News Around Town

The Fisher House Foundation houses families of hospitalized military vets.

ELFs Offer New Commute Around Town

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 19, 2015 | News Around Town

There is an alternative mode of transportation that is picking up some speed throughout our community. You may have noticed some interesting vehicles traveling down roadways in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area – they are...

This Chapel Hill Sculpture Is Literally For The Birds

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 17, 2015 | News Around Town

Or if you want to play up the conflict: “Lazy, Freeloading Birds Shamelessly Leech Off Man’s Hard Work.”

“Not So Normal” Race Draws 1100

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 17, 2015 | News Around Town

About 1100 runners hit the streets of Carrboro on a beautiful Sunday morning for the Not So Normal 5K, the culmination of a weekend of events that benefited dozens of local nonprofits. Listen to the story, with sound recorded...

Hickory Tavern Raises Money for WCOM FM

Posted by Staff | May 4, 2015 | News Around Town

On Thursday, the Hickory Tavern will help WCOM pay its bills, and the public is invited to help.

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