The ArtsCenter Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Return of ‘Creative Spirit’ Angel Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2024 | Arts, Business, Nonprofit As part of a 50th anniversary celebration, the ArtsCenter reinstalled its recognizable angel statuette, “The Creative Spirit,” on its roof. Read More
Robinson Campaign Calls North Carolina Agency Report on Wife’s Nonprofit Politically Motivated Posted by Associated Press | Aug 4, 2024 | Health, Nonprofit, State Government A compliance review of Balanced Nutrition Inc. by the state’s federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program was released last week. Read More
Summer Literacy Programs for CHCCS Students Saw High Donations, Solid Turnouts Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 2, 2024 | Instagram, Nonprofit, Pre-K - 12 Education To help kids keep up their reading this summer, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation focused on reviving literacy programs. Read More
PORCH Announces New ‘Hub’ Location, Food Market Planned for Downtown Carrboro Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 1, 2024 | Nonprofit The nonprofit PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro is set to open its first headquarters and client-choice food market later this year. Read More
North Carolina Regulators Say Nonprofit Run by Lieutenant Governor’s Wife Owes the State $132K Posted by Associated Press | Jul 29, 2024 | Nonprofit, State Government North Carolina state regulators said a nonprofit run by the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay over $132,000 for disallowed expenses. Read More
‘A True Mentor’: Lisa Price Honored by NCGV, Chapel Hill With Library Bench Dedication Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2024 | Local Government, Nonprofit, Safety North Carolinians Against Gun Violence dedicated a bench at the Chapel Hill Public Library in honor of Lisa Price on Tuesday. Read More
CommunityWorx, Formerly PTA Thrift Shop, Facing Foreclosure in Carrboro Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2024 | Business, Instagram, Nonprofit CommunityWorx, a nonprofit known for its thrift shop, announced Monday it’s facing foreclosure at its 117 and 125 West Main Street buildings. Read More
Photos: Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Tours Hope Renovations in Carrboro Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | National, Nonprofit, Photos Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su swung by Carrboro and visited Hope Renovations during a trip across North Carolina. Read More
Return of Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Provides Chance to Showcase Weavers Grove Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2024 | Development, Housing, Nonprofit The Triangle-area Habitats for Humanity held their CEO Build on Friday at the Weavers Grove neighborhood under construction in Chapel Hill. Read More
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