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How Carol Peppe Hewitt and Slow Money NC are raising funds for farmers, one loan at a time
Collier Reeves and Maryah Smith-Overman of Durham's Homegrown City Farms, which began in early 2012 with $2,000 borrowed through Slow Money NC.
Democratic chair questioned over Las Vegas trip
RALEIGH The head of the N.C. Democratic Party is facing questions about credit card charges made during a March trip to a Las Vegas casino to watch basketball games with his old college buddies.
Chapel Hill paves the way for more food trucks
Good news for foodies in the Triangle: Chapel Hill's Town Council has cut fees and amended rules to make the town more food truck friendly.
Contributed photo Metal fabricator Mac Metz of Wet Glass Studio grinds metal during the steel fabrication stage of production.
Camp Royall counselor, camper bond over love of 'Star Wars'
Lee Scott smiles for a photo during his week at Camp Royall in 2012. Lee, 16, is hoping to spend another week at the camp for people with autism this summer through a scholarship from the Observer's Summer Camp Fund.
Jerry and Shirley Edge, of St. Pauls, announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Casey Reece, of Pittsboro, to Christoper Ketchel, also of Pittsboro.