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A group of 20 young adults with developmental disabilities are in for a lot of fun this May as they attend a unique basketball camp in Chapel Hill with exciting closing day events that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Chapel Hill asset protection attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens, JD, LLM, TEP, CFP presents “Using Trusts to Asset Protect Inherited IRAs” in a national webinar through The Advisors Forum on February 12, 2013.

Chapel Hill estate planning attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens received a Pro Bono Award honoring free legal service provided to North Carolina. Herman-Giddens was one of 12 estate planning attorneys to be recognized with the honor.

A non-profit that provides employment for people with developmental disabilities will hold a voter registration drive on October 4 to increase political awareness within the developmental disability community about the right of all citizens to vote.

Carolina Closets Plus in Chapel Hill exclusively designs, manufactures and installs custom organizing solutions for the new residents of the 140 West Franklin project including disappearing wall beds, home offices and state of the art closets.

Historic Interpretations, Inc. announces the inaugural season of hiSTORYstage, our new theatrical company, featuring productions of Saint George and the Dragon, The Marowitz Hamlet, The Hollow Crown, and William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead.

New Magazine Showcases Hair and Fashion Trends in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill

Focal Point Gallery presents "Meaningful Intentions" : One Artist’s endeavor to foster empathy for all living beings through the use of unusual compositions, textures. Exhibit March 1st - March 31st Artist reception, March 9th, 6-9 pm.

The World Adult Kickball Association has awarded its third franchise to Cindy Honickman of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who becomes the first female owner/operator in the nationwide organization’s new franchise program, launched last year.

For the Very Curious: Illustration is very different than regular picture making in that, while other pictures can be whatever the artist wants, an illustration must tell a specific story. It often requires words to be complete.

A group of 20 young adults with developmental disabilities are in for a lot of fun this May as they attend a unique basketball camp in Chapel Hill with exciting closing day events that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Music and the Global American South two-day conference on February 9 and 10 at UNC explores the international impact of American ‘Traditional Music.’

Chapel Hill asset protection attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens, JD, LLM, TEP, CFP presents “Using Trusts to Asset Protect Inherited IRAs” in a national webinar through The Advisors Forum on February 12, 2013.

Chapel Hill estate planning lawyer Gregory Herman-Giddens will host ‘Estate Planning With Education Trusts and 529 Plans’ in a live 90-minute webinar on January 9, 2013.

Chapel Hill estate planning attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens received a Pro Bono Award honoring free legal service provided to North Carolina. Herman-Giddens was one of 12 estate planning attorneys to be recognized with the honor.

If you’re looking for a sanctuary of your very own, look no further than Southwest Durham’s 5201 George King Rd. Positioned amidst green pastures, towering hardwoods, and lush landscaping, this lodge-inspired home features 5 bedrooms and 4 baths.

A non-profit that provides employment for people with developmental disabilities will hold a voter registration drive on October 4 to increase political awareness within the developmental disability community about the right of all citizens to vote.

Carolina Closets Plus in Chapel Hill exclusively designs, manufactures and installs custom organizing solutions for the new residents of the 140 West Franklin project including disappearing wall beds, home offices and state of the art closets.

Historic Interpretations, Inc. announces the inaugural season of hiSTORYstage, our new theatrical company, featuring productions of Saint George and the Dragon, The Marowitz Hamlet, The Hollow Crown, and William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead.

Amy Shair, a realtor with over 20 years experience in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina, was recently recognized for exceptional achievement in real estate for RE/MAX.

The book shares behind-the-scenes stories from Woody's 40 years at UNC, making it as much a chronicle of Tar Heel history as it is an autobiography. For the first time, Woody provides some unfiltered opinions on the games and people he covered.

Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty sales associate, Erika Buchholtz, was recently recognized for her extraordinary sales performance for 2011 by The Triangle Business Journal.

New Magazine Showcases Hair and Fashion Trends in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill

Family-owned Willow Creek Laundromat, a Chapel Hill - Carrboro coin laundry with free WiFi, is celebrating its 26th year of business. The company was started in 1986 by Pat and Charlie Nelson.

Triangle-based Professional Speaker and Etiquette Expert to Oversee Southeast Region of Toastmasters Districts

Focal Point Gallery presents "Meaningful Intentions" : One Artist’s endeavor to foster empathy for all living beings through the use of unusual compositions, textures. Exhibit March 1st - March 31st Artist reception, March 9th, 6-9 pm.

The World Adult Kickball Association has awarded its third franchise to Cindy Honickman of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who becomes the first female owner/operator in the nationwide organization’s new franchise program, launched last year.

Chase Helpingstine, a resident of Chapel Hill, NC, was recently selected to join Capitol Financial Solutions as a Registered Representative.

Meet Peggy Noodle, the twelve-year-old new kid on the block who’s interesting and fun—and teaching the kids in her neighborhood that not only is there more to her than meets the eye, but that everybody can find a way to be great.

For the Very Curious: Illustration is very different than regular picture making in that, while other pictures can be whatever the artist wants, an illustration must tell a specific story. It often requires words to be complete.

Burlington artist Jamie Ellis Hansen graduated from UNC Pembroke with a BFA in Fine Art with a concentration in painting. Her medium of choice is watercolors and oils. Her work is spontaneous and fluid, often snapshots from her everyday life.

If a freak milk accident that sparks life to a half-cow, half-stegosaurus isn’t strange enough, imagine how strange it’s going to get when Trip Stanley’s class drinks the milk! "How to Milk a DinoCow" is written by NC author, Ian Sands.

There currently seems to be an absence of tearooms in Raleigh and some of the surrounding areas. Luckily, a new business helps you enjoy the tea room experience without having to travel.

Its’ a new stay at The Courtyard by Marriott now featuring the brand’s new refreshing business concept

A new boarding kennel has opened in Chapel Hill, NC. It is home to the Durham Bulls Canine Mascot, Lucky Junior. The newly constructed facility has only twenty runs, but seeks to go above and beyond the basics of dog boarding.

List of the public fireworks in central North Carolina. Firework are must on Fourth of July, but if you're drinking... you better not be driving!

4th of July celebrations can be fun, but not for those who choose to drive and drive. A new “On the Road or On the Water” campaign combines the efforts of “Booze It & Lose It” for highways and “Boat Safe, Boat Sober” for waterways.

Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs Wake Forest Bat removal and bat control company featured on WRAL 5 about bats in a Knightdale home. Trapper Dan's Deals with hundreds of bat calls per year in the Triangle

Stone Upon Stone (Peak City Publishing, May 2011) is an illustrated story of two souls who walk together in life’s journey. In time, they realize that they have unintentionally built a stone wall between them.

“...more than a memoir, it’s a sign of gratitude, breathed through affectionate interviews and childlike charm.” Dave Horn. Mr. Horn has reviewed books for The Christian Science Monitor.

Triangle Boat Tours, Raleigh-Durham's private boating specialists, announced their Summer 2011 boating packages this week. New boating tours on Jordan Lake will include Sunset Cruises and Eco-Tours.

With a rare combination of intellect and a talent for description, first time novelist, Tamara Ward moves her reader effortlessly through an entertaining and engrossing story of suspense.

"Endangered Landscapes" will debut at Focal Point Gallery. Interpretations of the natural environment through paintings and sculptures will be among the artworks exhibited throughout the 5 room gallery. The show runs from April 8 – May 12.

Peak City Publishing, LLC is pleased to announce a new fast-paced and light hearted mystery novel written by Tamara Ward, "Storm Surge, A Jonie Waters Mystery".

Triangle-based Professional Speaker and Etiquette Trainer Interviews Orange County Entrepreneurs on Weekend Business Talk Show

Chapel Hill, recently designated one of America’s 12 Distinctive Destinations, is competing for the title of Fan Favorite among the 12 towns or cities selected.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas perform at the Community Church Concerts in Chapel Hill, with special guests The Shamrockers opening. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The concert is Friday night, March 4, and the music starts at 8 p.m.

Hunter Volvo in Asheville invites you to tell us why your Mom is the best for a chance to win a $250 night out for Mother's Day. Visit Hunter Volvo's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/huntervolvo and click "Mother's Day Contest" for information!

Jack Schmidt was hired as the new Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the historic Carolina Inn. He comes to the hotel with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience.

Grace Church of Chapel Hill North Carolina will grow from two to three Sunday morning services beginning on January 16, 2011. The new Sunday service times are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Blue Water Spa of Raleigh, NC is offering a free lavish bath robe with the minimum purchase of a $250 spa gift certificate. This offer is valid until December 31, 2010 or while supplies last.

Frank Bowman Designs teamed up with Pentair Water Pool & Spa to raise almost $20,000 for the American Cancer Society, Lee County Relay for Life

Splash Pools of Raleigh, NC was recently named the Viking Fiberglass Pools Authorized Dealer for Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas of North Carolina.

3 Birds Marketing, LLC, a Chapel Hill-based interactive marketing agency, is proud to announce the official launch of their integrated marketing platform. They are excited to be at the Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition October 12 to 14.

3 Birds Marketing, a Chapel Hill-based interactive marketing agency, is excited to welcome Rob Hubbell as a senior account executive. Hubbell brings 13 years of experience in the automotive and marketing industries to the young company.

Local Nonprofit Organization In National Pepsi Refresh Contest In The Running For $375,000 To Help Raise Awareness and Research Funds for Devastating Birth Defect

GatedCommunitiesUSA.com would like to formally announce that Governors Club in Chapel Hill, NC is now featured on our website.

Smith to bring over 13 years of experience to startup company

Music scholar and Washington radio personality Dick Spottswood has written a new book about NC-born banjo player Wade Mainer, and on Sept. 21, area musicians and music fans will gather in Chapel Hill for a tribute to this legendary musician.

The Daily Tar Heel reveals that increasing taxes actually increases economic activity.