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Hundreds Gather in Hillsborough to Support Confederate Flag

Posted by Staff | Aug 10, 2015 | News Around Town

Several hundred confederate flag supporters gathered in downtown Hillsborough Saturday for a ‘Southern Heritage Ride and Rally.’ It was pitched as an educational event to learn more about the history of the flag and other...

Chapel Hill to Host QVC Cooking Show Wednesday Night

Posted by Blake Hodge | Aug 5, 2015 | News Around Town

“In the Kitchen with David,” a cooking show on QVC, will be filming a live show tonight in Chapel Hill. The show broadcast will be at Wallace Plaza from 8:00-10:00PM. All tickets are currently reserved, but a QVC representative...

Rescued Chatham Animals Released To Shelters To Await Adoption

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

Nearly 200 animals seized from a Chatham County home last month are on their way to a dozen different shelters.

CHHS Grad Builds Playground For Haitian Orphanage

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

Allie Parker has just returned from Haiti, where she and a team of 24 volunteers helped build a playground for orphaned children.

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...

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