News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more!
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Tuesday, August 7, is “National Night Out,” an annual event that encourages everyone to spend the evening outside getting to know your neighbors as well as local police. Get in touch with your local police department or your neighborhood listserv to see if there’s an event in your neighborhood (or to plan one yourself!).
Saturday, August 11, head to the FRANK Gallery in University Place from 6-9 pm for the opening reception for a new exhibit by local artists Shelly Hehenberger, Austin Cathey and Luna Lee Ray. The art will be on display through the end of September.
Hillsborough Police are hosting their annual charity golf tournament Saturday, September 8, at the Shamrock Golf Course in Burlington, to support the department’s community initiatives program. Deadline to register is August 31; contact Hillsborough Police to get signed up.
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News Around Town: November 9News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! UNC’s ROTC will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday, November 12, at 11 am at Alumni Memorial […]
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News Around Town: October 1News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! Do you care about affordable housing in our community? Tuesday, October 16, head to the Seymour Center from […]
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News Around Town: August 28News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! Tuesday, August 28, you’re invited to UNC’s Kenan Institute for Private Enterprise at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. From […]
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News Around Town: August 15News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! The League of Women Voters is hosting a free documentary screening on charter schools and vouchers and their […]
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News Around Town: July 23News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next week for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! Independent Animal Rescue is holding its annual Painted Chair & More Auction Saturday, August 4, from 5-9 pm […]
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News Around Town: June 18News Around Town is a collection of local events and news stories around town that are highlighted on the radio. Check back next Monday for more! Have an event you wanted submitted? Submit it to the Chapelboro.com event calendar! This Saturday (June 23), head to Fairview Park in Hillsborough for a Family Fun Day from 11 am […]
Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange CountyAcross the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the national recognition of when the final slaves were freed in the 19th century and of African-American culture. As a holiday, government services around the Orange County community will be affected on June 19 and the surrounding days. Here’s what residents can […]
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Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good FridayLocal government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday on April 3. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill The Town of Chapel Hill’s government offices will be closed Friday, and some facilities will also be closed Easter Sunday, April 5. Residential trash collection […]
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