MLK Day Is “A Day On.” Here’s How You Can Help.
This MLK Day, donate books to Book Harvest, or help build a home with Orange Habitat.
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Orange County Rape Crisis Center Exec Director Steps Down
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 5, 2016 | Nonprofit
Shamecca Bryant has stepped down from her position as executive director for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, the organization announced Monday evening. Bryant joined the center in 2007 as the development director and has...
Read MoreCHHS 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.
Read MoreMeals On Wheels To Host ‘Dining For Dollars’
Meals on Wheels makes sure more than 150 local seniors who can’t stand over the stove still get a hot lunch.
Read MoreIt’s Not About Winning – It’s About Wining
Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 7, 2015 | Nonprofit
A wine tasting April 30 at Southern Season will benefit the Dispute Settlement Center.
Read MoreEno River Association Seeks Help After Sewage Flood
The Eno River Association has been defending the environment for nearly fifty years, but last week the nonprofit faced a new type of threat.
Read MoreSunday’s 5K Is “Not So Normal”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 13, 2014 | Nonprofit
The Not So Normal 5K takes place Sunday morning in Carrboro, with an afternoon concert at University Mall.
Read MoreLocal Church Fights Child Hunger
Posted by Staff | Dec 6, 2013 | News Around Town
Chad Simpkins is the pastor at Varsity Church in Chapel Hill. He and his family moved here a few years ago. They were surprised to hear that child hunger is more common in the community than you might think.
Read MoreOC Residents Voice Concern Over County’s Building Plans
Posted by Staff | May 31, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- While many are focused on next year’s school budget, members of Orange County Voice are looking ahead to the county’s long-term building plans. At a public hearing on Thursday, Orange County Voice President Bonnie...
Read MoreCome Dance with the Stars of Carolina on Saturday
CHAPEL HILL- It’s time to cheer on Chapel Hill luminaries as they kick up their heels for a good cause. The second annual Dancing with the Stars of Carolina takes place Saturday night at Kenan Stadium, and all proceeds go to...
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