AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:18:45 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Board approves High School On-Line Learning Facilitator positions Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Denise Bowling introduced this... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-november-5-2009-232340 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-november-5-2009-232340 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view Public School Foundation Update for November... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/public-school-foundation-update-for-november-2009-230853 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/public-school-foundation-update-for-november-2009-230853 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Meeting Agenda for November... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-agenda-for-november-5-2009-230115 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-agenda-for-november-5-2009-230115 Schools and Libraries Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in North Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cedargrove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227927 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cedargrove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227927 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The CHCCS Board of Education met Thursday, October 15, to complete the annual evaluation of Superintendent Neil Pedersen. Pedersen, along with... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-october-15-2009-224553 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-october-15-2009-224553 Schools and Libraries Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-chapel-hill-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-chapel-hill-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The 2ndFriday ArtWalk of Carrboro/Chapel Hill, N.C. celebrated its 100th ArtWalk Oct. 9, 2009. In honor of the 101st ArtWalk in... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-s-2ndfriday-artwalk-celebrates-101st-event-as-artscenter-takes-over-operation-223168 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-s-2ndfriday-artwalk-celebrates-101st-event-as-artscenter-takes-over-operation-223168 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education will meet in closed session for the purpose of completing the Superintendent's annual... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-superintendent-s-annual-evaluation-222233 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-superintendent-s-annual-evaluation-222233 Schools and Libraries Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the CHCCS Foundation Update for October... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-foundation-update-for-october-2009-219511 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-foundation-update-for-october-2009-219511 Schools and Libraries Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chapel Hill, NC---Richard Wall, Chapel Hill-based musical director, singing coach and Music Director/Organist at Haw River’s Saint Andrew's... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/broadway-musical-benefit-performance-time-for-singing-219344 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/broadway-musical-benefit-performance-time-for-singing-219344 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Board approves CHS lease extension and amendment Orange County is the owner of the Carrboro High property as a result of an agreement reached during... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-october-1-2009-218737 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-october-1-2009-218737 Schools and Libraries Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the agenda and packet of supporting materials for the October 1, 2009, meeting of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-october-1-2009-217450 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-october-1-2009-217450 Schools and Libraries Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 City Of Medicine, Season 3, Episode 2, Oct. 2, 8 p.m., Common Ground Theatre, Durham. $12/10(students)--cash or check only. (919) 698-3870 or... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/october-calendar-listings-september-28-2009-217473 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/october-calendar-listings-september-28-2009-217473 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a North Carolina corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Foundation Update Creating opportunities for students and teachers News from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation Vol. V, No. 1... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-foundation-update-september-2009-215949 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-foundation-update-september-2009-215949 Schools and Libraries Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Board receives evaluation of district's 2008-2009 priorities CHCCS established five priorities from the five-year district strategic plan for focus... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-september-17-2009-215820 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-september-17-2009-215820 Schools and Libraries Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The agenda and packet of supporting materials for the September 17, 2009, meeting of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education have... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-for-september-17-2009-213645 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-for-september-17-2009-213645 Schools and Libraries Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Board approves state budget status and discretionary reduction, federal budget update and local budget adjustments Executive Director of Budget and... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-september-3-2009-211693 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-september-3-2009-211693 Schools and Libraries Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CHCCS unveils new web presence On September 3, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools released a new district website. We wanted to familarize our... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-staff-update-for-september-3-2009-211255 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-staff-update-for-september-3-2009-211255 Schools and Libraries Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the CHCCS Board Packet for Sept. 3,... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-for-sept-3-2009-209831 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-board-packet-for-sept-3-2009-209831 Schools and Libraries Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 SAT scores remained unchanged overall in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools but continue to be the highest of any local education agency in North... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-sat-scores-remain-highest-in-nc-209007 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-sat-scores-remain-highest-in-nc-209007 Schools and Libraries Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 There's no show like Business Show! Okay, so it doesn't exactly trip off the tongue. Business Show is a show about business and work. What does work... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/transactors-improv-business-show-209027 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/transactors-improv-business-show-209027 Business and Professional Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Board discusses plans for accommodating state budget reductions Superintendent Neil Pedersen said the district would be receiving stabilization... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-august-13-2009-208696 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-boardroom-for-august-13-2009-208696 Schools and Libraries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 New communications forthcoming In the coming weeks, a number of changes will be made to the district's communications.  The first change will... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-staff-update-for-august-17-2009-207737 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/chapelhill/news/chccs-staff-update-for-august-17-2009-207737 Schools and Libraries Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500