In a time when people are wondering if teachers should be armed, a local teacher has been arrested after threatening to shoot up the elementary school where she worked. Kristen Thompson was employed at Pathways Elementary School in Hillsborough. She resigned last Friday and fellow teachers say that she had threatened to commit a shooting. […]
Alma Jimenez and John Dorscht allege a February 21 scuffle involving off-duty office Kevin Ferguson, caused their son emotional trauma.
The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation will host the annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 25. The ghoulish activities will take place from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Central Recreation Center, 302 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free activities include a Costume Contest, with […]
The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is seeking older adult volunteers who want to help students to improve their reading skills. Tutor training will be available on Tuesday, September 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for new and returning RSVP volunteers serving the Orange County Schools. The training will take place at the […]
The Orange County Public Library (OCPL), in partnership with the Compass Center for Women and Families, is pleased to announce a new financial literacy workshop series. Text “Foxy” To 24042 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply This three-part series will take place at the OCPL Main Library […]
Orange County Public Library (OCPL) will host “Make It Stick!” This is a free wellness workshop geared toward making healthy changes and learning how to follow through with them. Text “Foxy” To 24042 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply The class will take place on Wednesday, January […]
Orange County encourages eligible residents to avoid unnecessary fees this tax season by relying on the RSVP-VITA tax preparation service. All VITA services are free, including electronic filing for both federal and state tax returns. The IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin its free service in early February 2014, in Orange and […]
The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) invites the public to celebrate Halloween by attending the annual Halloween Spooktacular. The night of fun and fright will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Central Recreation Center, located at 302 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough. […]
The Orange County Public Library (OCPL) will celebrate Halloween by hosting a variety of fun activities and events for kids, teens and adults. All events are free and the public is encouraged to participate. Countdown to Halloween Monday, October 21 OCPL Main Library 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Start the countdown to Halloween by watching […]
Do you have important documents to shred? The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department will sponsor two free Shred-A-Thon events in cooperation with University Mall, the Chapel Hill Police Department, and the Partnership for a Sustainable Community. Orange County residents and businesses, including those in the Town of Chapel Hill within Durham County, and local […]
Volunteers are needed for the Carrboro Music Fest on Sunday, September 29. Shifts are from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m; 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.; and 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (the coveted cleanup shift). This FREE event features local musicians who perform in venues around town, which generates hundreds of drink bottles. Volunteering at this event is […]
The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is seeking older adult volunteers who want to help students to improve their reading skills. Tutor training will be available on Thursday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The training will take place at 1914 New Hope Church Road in Chapel Hill, which is the annex […]
