Pittsboro Earns ‘Main Street Community’ Designation; SoCo Project, Architects Pick Up Awards Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2024 | Local Government, Nonprofit, State The Town of Pittsboro restored its designation as a NC Main Street Community for 2024 after scaling up from a “small town” status in 2023. Read More
Sheriff: More Dogs Seized in Chatham County Animal Cruelty Case Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 6, 2024 | Crime, Nonprofit Chatham County investigators seized more than 150 dogs with the help of the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Animal Rescue Corps. Read More
Wendy Smith Moves Into Executive Director Role for The ArtsCenter Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 4, 2024 | Nonprofit Former Development Director Wendy Smith has moved into the executive director position for The ArtsCenter in Carrboro over the last few weeks. Read More
Campaign for Southern Equality Files Federal Complaint Over NC’s LGBTQ Instruction Law Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2024 | Instagram, Nonprofit, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government A North Carolina-based advocacy group filed a federal complaint on Tuesday, claiming the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law violates Title IX. Read More
Daily Tar Heel, Duke Chronicle Using UNC-Duke Rivalry to Fundraise for Student Journalists Posted by Staff | Jan 31, 2024 | Nonprofit, UNC The Daily Tar Heel and Duke Chronicle have returned with another year of their Rivalry Challenge fundraising effort around the UNC-Duke game. Read More
Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada Named Equality NC Interim Director Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 13, 2024 | Nonprofit Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada was named the interim director of Equality NC on... Read More
How Much Is a Living Wage in Orange County? $17.65 Per Hour Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 11, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit The nonprofit Orange County Living Wage has calculated this year’s local living wage as $17.65 an hour, up 6 percent from 2023. Read More
Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Sees Leadership Change, Names New Executive Director Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 5, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership announced Jeri Lynn Schulke as its executive director, promoting her from director of arts and culture. Read More
Fairview Youth Program Helping Enhance Community Center While Engaging Residents Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 22, 2023 | News Around Town, Nonprofit The Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center was dedicated by the town in 2021. The Fairview Youth in Action program is helping shape its role. Read More
‘As Generous As They Come’: Eric Montross Leaves Impact Through Cancer Research Philanthropy Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2023 | Health, Nonprofit, UNC Sports With the news of Eric Montross’ passing on Sunday, hundreds and hundreds of people shared thoughts... Read More