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CISOC School Supply Drive 2008
By: Sheila Sholes-Ross, User Submitted | Aug. 15
Communities In Schools of Orange County, Inc. (CISOC) is pleased to announce the start of its annual school…
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Sharon Hill to Speak at United Way Event
By: lorana price, User Submitted | Aug. 14
Local Etiquette Trainer Chosen to Speak at Upcoming Triangle United Way ConferenceChapel Hill, NC: Sharon Hill,…
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Mary Norwood Jones Book Grant awarded by EmPOWERment, Inc.
By: csmith325, User Submitted | Aug. 13
Six high school seniors in Chapel Hill and Carrboro were awarded the Mary Norwood Jones Book Grant.The video…
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Neighborhood Night Out 2008
By: Deanna Carson, User Submitted | Aug. 13
About 200 folks showed up for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Neighborhood Night Out last week.Check out our…
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Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization Class Starting in Durham in September
By: Anora McGaha, User Submitted | Aug. 12
10 week Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization class to start September 8th, led by Durham Rolfer, Cathy Riggs, a veteran…
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A mile not driven is a penny-dime-um-quarter saved!
By: Kaylin McGee, User Submitted | Aug. 11
As every household makes changes to meet the rising cost of fueling their vehicles, I was prompted to consider numerous…
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Local Cookbook Author Wishes More People Would Bake from Scratch
By: Sonia Usatch-Kuhn, MyNC | Aug. 11
Anderson suggests considering a quick, healthy and not ‘out-of-a-can’ meal for today’s family
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NCSC Summer Showcase in Hillsborough, NC a Hit with Locals and Indie Singer/Songwriters
By: Eileen Batson, User Submitted | Aug. 8
As the summer heat presses on there is one very cool place to go and to listen to the performances…
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World Hoop Day Carrboro
By: Ann Humphreys, User Submitted | Aug. 7
Join local hula hoopers for a hoop jam at Carrboro Town Commons THIS Friday, August 8th (8-8-08) from 6pm to…
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Hole in trhe Wall Gang Volunteers
By: David M Farley, User Submitted | Aug. 6
Hello I have an interesting story of volunteerism nearby and in Ireland.My wife who works at the UNC…
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Sharon Hill of Sharon Hill International Presents at Health Affairs Round Table
By: lorana price, User Submitted | Aug. 6
Local Organization Hosts Event to Improve Professional SkillsTriangle, NC: Sharon Hill, president of Sharon Hill International, announced that…
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Arts in Action Kicks off a New Year!
By: Arts In Action, User Submitted | Aug. 6
North Carolina Arts in Action kicks off its third year with in school residencies at Raskis Elementary and Frank Porter…
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Historic Zuber Wallpaper Conservation Project Underway at The Carolina Inn
By: myNC.com, Press Release | Aug. 4
Scenic French wallpaper also at White House, Greenbrier Resort and Mint Museum
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Neighborhood Night Out to Highlight Community Progress, Honor Mary Norwood Jones
By: myNC.com, Press Release | Aug. 3
The Northside, Pine Knolls, Lloyd Street and Carr Court neighborhoods will celebrate community progress and honor the memory of activist…
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APS of Orange County: Pets of the Week!
By: Sharon Harkavy, User Submitted | Aug. 1
Frito (Dog)Breed: Hound/Collie MixSex: MaleAge: 2 years Coat: TricolorPersonality Profile:…
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Public Voice Needs to be Reflected in Comprehensive Plan
By: Rita Leadem, User Submitted | Jul. 30
This fall, the Orange County Commissioners are scheduled to approve a new Comprehensive Plan; the first such vote in nearly…
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Paperhand Puppet Intervention Presents “I Am An Insect” at Forest Theatre and NC Museum of Art
By: Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Press Release | Jul. 29
This summer, the creators of “A Shoe For Your Foot” and “As the Crow Flies” (voted Indy Best Production 2006)…
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Mary Norwood Jones Book Grant awarded by EmPOWERment, Inc.
By: csmith325, User Submitted | Aug. 13
Six high school seniors in Chapel Hill and Carrboro were awarded the Mary Norwood Jones Book Grant.The video…
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Neighborhood Night Out 2008
By: Deanna Carson, User Submitted | Aug. 13
About 200 folks showed up for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Neighborhood Night Out last week.Check out our…
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Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization Class Starting in Durham in September
By: Anora McGaha, User Submitted | Aug. 12
10 week Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization class to start September 8th, led by Durham Rolfer, Cathy Riggs, a veteran…
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A mile not driven is a penny-dime-um-quarter saved!
By: Kaylin McGee, User Submitted | Aug. 11
As every household makes changes to meet the rising cost of fueling their vehicles, I was prompted to consider numerous…
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NCSC Summer Showcase in Hillsborough, NC a Hit with Locals and Indie Singer/Songwriters
By: Eileen Batson, User Submitted | Aug. 8
As the summer heat presses on there is one very cool place to go and to listen to the performances…
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World Hoop Day Carrboro
By: Ann Humphreys, User Submitted | Aug. 7
Join local hula hoopers for a hoop jam at Carrboro Town Commons THIS Friday, August 8th (8-8-08) from 6pm to…
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Hole in trhe Wall Gang Volunteers
By: David M Farley, User Submitted | Aug. 6
Hello I have an interesting story of volunteerism nearby and in Ireland.My wife who works at the UNC…
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Sharon Hill of Sharon Hill International Presents at Health Affairs Round Table
By: lorana price, User Submitted | Aug. 6
Local Organization Hosts Event to Improve Professional SkillsTriangle, NC: Sharon Hill, president of Sharon Hill International, announced that…
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Arts in Action Kicks off a New Year!
By: Arts In Action, User Submitted | Aug. 6
North Carolina Arts in Action kicks off its third year with in school residencies at Raskis Elementary and Frank Porter…
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APS of Orange County: Pets of the Week!
By: Sharon Harkavy, User Submitted | Aug. 1
Frito (Dog)Breed: Hound/Collie MixSex: MaleAge: 2 years Coat: TricolorPersonality Profile:…
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Public Voice Needs to be Reflected in Comprehensive Plan
By: Rita Leadem, User Submitted | Jul. 30
This fall, the Orange County Commissioners are scheduled to approve a new Comprehensive Plan; the first such vote in nearly…
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Families Await International Students
By: Crystal Allis, User Submitted | Jul. 24
Her name was Karolin. She was from Germany. A sweet face in a photo I’d been looking at for months.…
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Get Ready for the BIGGEST LUAU in the TRIANGLE!!
By: Julie Griffin, User Submitted | Jul. 23
Don't miss the BIGGEST LUAU the Triangle has ever seen this Saturday starting at 4pm at Buckhead Saloon in Raleigh!…
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Orange County Pop Warner still accepting registrations for youth football and cheer
By: Eileen Stough, User Submitted | Jul. 20
Orange County Pop Warner is still accepting registrations for football and cheerleading (ages 5-12). All registration information and forms can…
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This Is Be Active
By: Lee Hobson, User Submitted | Jul. 18
Be Active North Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing physical activity levels and promoting healthy lifestyles…
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This Is Be Active
By: Lee Hobson, User Submitted | Jul. 18
Be Active North Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing physical activity levels and promoting healthy lifestyles…
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Chapel Hill Home Values
By: Ryan Keefer Ford, User Submitted | Jun. 22
Soon I will have my disappearing graph figured out. Please stay tuned.Thanks.Ryan
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Chapel Hill Home Values
By: Ryan Keefer Ford, User Submitted | Jun. 20
This graph depicts the home values in the Chapel Hill School District.
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Carrboro/Chapel Hill Real Estate Inventory
By: Ryan Keefer Ford, User Submitted | Jun. 18
Newly updated real estate inventory stats.
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Chapel Hill Real Estate Inventory
By: Ryan Keefer Ford, User Submitted | Jun. 12
The graph below will give you an indication of our local inventory of housing in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Not…
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Local Artists Teaches Painting to Those Who Aren’t “Geniuses”
By: Laura Oleniacz, MyNC | Jun. 4
Herb Slapo teaches painting in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
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Updated Chapel Hill & Carrboro Real Estate Stats
By: Ryan Ford, User Submitted | May. 14
Here are the latest stats on the Chapel Hill/Carrboro real estate market.
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Brick Alley Highlights Local Authors
By: Caroline Zarzar, MyNC | May. 12
From Book Signings to Special Orders, the Hillsborough Bookstore Focuses on Customer Service
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Haven Salon: Delicious!
By: Kaylin McGee, User Submitted | May. 8
For the most amazing attention your head of hair can receive, I would like to make a recommendation:I have been…
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Historic Speedway Group Collecting Memories:
By: Kaylin McGee, User Submitted | May. 8
The Historic Speedway Group [HSG] of Hillsborough, NC is focused on the restoration and preservation of the Historic Occoneechee [Orange]…
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Chapel Hill/Carrboro Real Estate Trends
By: Ryan Ford, User Submitted | May. 6
When listening to the nightly news whether it be national or local all one hears is a soundbyte. Do we…
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Music and Coffee continue sprouting at Jack Sprat
By: Matthew Eller, MyNC | May. 5
If you are looking for a new place to study with free wireless internet, want to experience new local music,…
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Pamper Yourself Like A Star $1,000 Shopping Sweepstakes
By: Donna, User Submitted | May. 1
The Johnston County Visitors Bureau is partnering with several stakeholders in the community to offer a shopping sweepstakes on the…
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Get a “FreshStart” Today
By: Will Rogers, User Submitted | May. 1
Introducing FreshStart, LLC we are a service organization designed and dedicated to provide professional services to individuals, small minority businesses…
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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is Historic Gem
By: Lenore Ramm, MyNC | Apr. 25
Church is undergoing major renovations
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Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization Class Starting in Durham in September
By: Anora McGaha, User Submitted | Aug. 12
10 week Qi Gong and Postural Stabilization class to start September 8th, led by Durham Rolfer, Cathy Riggs, a veteran…
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World Hoop Day Carrboro
By: Ann Humphreys, User Submitted | Aug. 7
Join local hula hoopers for a hoop jam at Carrboro Town Commons THIS Friday, August 8th (8-8-08) from 6pm to…
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Sharon Hill of Sharon Hill International Presents at Health Affairs Round Table
By: lorana price, User Submitted | Aug. 6
Local Organization Hosts Event to Improve Professional SkillsTriangle, NC: Sharon Hill, president of Sharon Hill International, announced that…
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Historic Zuber Wallpaper Conservation Project Underway at The Carolina Inn
By: myNC.com, Press Release | Aug. 4
Scenic French wallpaper also at White House, Greenbrier Resort and Mint Museum
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Orange County Pop Warner still accepting registrations for youth football and cheer
By: Eileen Stough, User Submitted | Jul. 20
Orange County Pop Warner is still accepting registrations for football and cheerleading (ages 5-12). All registration information and forms can…
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This Is Be Active
By: Lee Hobson, User Submitted | Jul. 18
Be Active North Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing physical activity levels and promoting healthy lifestyles…
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Sharon Hill Wins North Carolina Toastmasters Lt Governor-Marketing Position
By: lorana price, User Submitted | Jul. 17
Local Organization Leader Elected for a Top Position in Toastmasters International ClubChapel Hill, NC: Sharon Hill, president of…
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Kick Gas Awards Presented to Chapel Hill Agencies
By: myNC.com, Press Release | Jul. 11
As part of the annual regional Transportation Demand Management Kick Gas Celebration, three groups have received recognition for outstanding service…
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Look for Locally Grown July 25
By: myNC.com, Press Release | Jul. 11
Locally Grown, an event series in downtown Chapel Hill this summer, encourages everyone to Buy Local, Eat Local & Be…
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RTP Startup Weekend to Reve Up Creative Juices -Techies Beware! Fifty-Four Hours from Idea to Launch
By: Wayne Sutton, User Submitted | Jul. 10
RTP, N.C. - A lot can be accomplished in more than 50 hours if you just stop daydreaming, procrastinating and…
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OCPW Football & Cheer Registration
By: Eileen Stough, User Submitted | Jul. 5
Orange County Pop Warner (OCPW) will have football and cheer registration for youth ages 5-13 on Sunday, July 13th, from…
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Shawn Colvin Tickets On Sale July 8
By: Heidi Stump, User Submitted | Jun. 26
Spend an evening with multi-GRAMMY award winner Shawn Colvin at The Clayton Center, located at 111 E. 2nd Street, on…
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Town of Chapel Hill displays Permanent Collection of art
By: Sandy Scherer, User Submitted | Jun. 25
It’s the first time the Commission has shown these pieces from the Permanent Collection.
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ULI HOSTS FORUM ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
By: Evelyn Contre, User Submitted | Jun. 19
ULI HOSTS FORUM ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT What are our strategic priorities and how should we be funding them? Raleigh, NC…
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Sneak a Peek at The Well Chapel Hill
By: Matt Carter, User Submitted | Jun. 17
The Well Chapel Hill, a new faith community forming this fall, will have a sneak preview worship time Sunday, June…
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