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Orange County Special Olympics

Special Olympics Orange County Builds Confidence and Community Through Sports

Kids & Family /

Year-round activities give athletes opportunities to compete, connect and belong By Becca Savidge | Photography by Lindsay Metivier On a warm evening in July, athletes, staff and volunteers from the Special Olympics Orange County program filled the Hargraves Community Center pool with energy. SOOC athletes can participate in swimming – practicing their laps or simply

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Orange County Businesses Recover From Devastating July 6 Flood – How You Can Help

Business, Giving Back /

Severe flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal damaged local favorites across Orange County. Support recovery by visiting temporary locations, donating and spreading the word. By Libby Wakefield A catastrophic amount of rainfall from Tropical Depression Chantal caused drastic flooding across Orange County in July, heavily damaging businesses – especially those in Eastgate Crossing and University Place

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An open-concept interior living, dining and kitchen space is shown in the photograph. On the left side of the photo, there is a leather couch and sofa, as well as a glass-top coffee table. In the middle is a white, round table with a marble top, as well as two white chairs next to the table. The far right of the photograph shows part of a kitchen, which features a stainless steel fridge and dark wood cabinets.

Inside Chapel Hill’s Tiny Homes

Home & Garden /

Take a closer look into the world of Chapel Hill’s tiny homes By Anna-Rhesa Versola | Photography by John Michael Simpson Arielle Schechter knows a thing or two about compact, functional designs. “I think it’s important to offer smaller buildings because they’re much more energy-efficient, for one thing,” says the Chapel Hill-based architect. “You can put

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How Mary Stowe’s Yarn Shop Became a Beloved Community Hub

Women of Achievement /

Mary Stowe weaves more than just wool – she spins a haven of connection, comfort and community with her shop. By Anna-Rhesa Versola | Photography by John Michael Simpson Mary Stowe knits at an astounding pace while speaking with customers inside her shop, Yarns Etc…, located in a tucked-away space beside Eastgate Crossing. She channels

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