Jeremy Carter proves to be heavier than he looks, as Zak Berry, left, and Jacob Fleener struggle to pick him up. The three boys — playing Randy, Schwartz and Flick, respectively — are acting out a scene in the Orange Community Players winter production of “A Christmas Story,” based on the movie of the same name. The Orange Community Players will present “A Christmas Story” from Dec. 12-14 at Gravelly Hill Middle School. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Orange County Reacreation and Parks Department, 300 W. Tryon St., or by calling 732-4476. They cost $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old or younger. At the door, tickets will cost $10 for adults and $8 for children. Photo by Vanessa Shortley

County-wide grassroots effort will hold Dec. 7 meeting
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 300 leaders from 23 faith-based institutions in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough will gather at 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill to launch a new agenda called "One County for All." The Church is located at 300 E. Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:27 AM EST

Hillsborough Farmers Market moving to Home Depot lot
The Hillsborough Farmers’ Market will move to the parking lot of Home Depot, off I-85 and N.C. 86, beginning in 2009.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:27 AM EST

Baseball coach Dease named to North Carolina Senior All-Star Team
Orange High School head baseball coach Dean Dease has been selected to be the head coach of the North Carolina Senior All-Star Team in 2009.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:21 AM EST

Sports Shorts
Orange wins three at Thanksgiving duals
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:21 AM EST