Julie Hennis is Tuesday’s Hometown Hero.

Julie is a volunteer coordinator for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System.  Recently, she was involved in a “Day of Service.”  The Orange/Chatham Board of Realtors got together for a day of community work at Chapel Hill High School.  Construction, Renovations, Repairs, and Beautification.

You can nominate your own Hometown Hero.  WCHL has honored local members of our community everyday since 2002.

 

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