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📰Carrboro Street Renaming Celebrates Local Civil Rights Icon Braxton Foushee; Relocated Due to Weather

📰UNC Chapel Hill Honors Beloved Student Wynn Burrus with Memorial Scholarship Fund

📰Easter Brunch and Adventure Await in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

📈Trending: Quick-Thinking Officials Prevent Tragedy on Baltimore Bridge Amid Catastrophic Collapse

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Carrboro Street Renaming Celebrates Local Civil Rights Icon Braxton Foushee; Relocated Due to Weather

In a poignant move toward honoring local heroes and rewriting history, the Town of Carrboro is set to celebrate the renaming of Carr Street to Braxton Foushee Street. This significant event will take place at the Carrboro Century Center at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, marking a departure from its original location due to weather concerns.

The ceremony will kick off with the unveiling of the new street signs, symbolizing a new era for the community. Attendees will then enjoy a program filled with speeches from local community members, poetry readings, music performances, and light refreshments. Public parking for the event is available, with details found on the town's official website.

Braxton Foushee, whose name will now adorn the street, is celebrated for his extensive contributions to civil rights in Carrboro. He notably served as the first Black member of what was then known as the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and continues to impact the community through his role on the Planning Board. The decision to rename the street was inspired by a proposal made by key figures from the Lincoln High School Alumni Association and received unanimous support from the Council last November.

The street's former namesake, Julian Carr, a figure associated with the white supremacist movements of the Jim Crow era, represents a stark contrast to the values Carrboro stands for today. A Truth Plaque at Town Hall openly acknowledges this discrepancy, emphasizing the town's current dedication to inclusivity and progress.

UNC-Chapel Hill Honors Beloved Student Wynn Burrus with Memorial Scholarship Fund

In a touching tribute to the legacy of the late Wynn Burrus, a beloved student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her family has initiated a scholarship fund to honor her memory and continue her impactful work. Wynn, who passed away unexpectedly in 2019, was remembered for her vibrant presence and profound influence both academically and personally among her peers and professors. Known for her extraordinary compassion and academic excellence, particularly in the Kenan-Flagler Business School, Wynn left a lasting mark on the UNC community. Professors and family members recounted her kindness, academic prowess, and the deep connections she forged, emphasizing her efforts to empower special needs students and her adventures abroad.

The Wynn Burrus Fellows scholarship aims to support Kenan-Flagler Business School students who embody Wynn’s spirit of love, learning, adventure, and community service. The fund seeks to cultivate leaders who share her commitment to making a positive impact. Despite the family's profound loss, they are determined to ensure Wynn's aspirations and values live on through this initiative. The scholarship will benefit juniors or seniors at the business school, with the Burrus family aspiring to reach a $1 million goal to endow the fund. This effort underscores a community’s endeavor to transform grief into an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and change lives in alignment with Wynn’s vision.

Easter Brunch and Adventure Await in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

This Easter, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are set to host an array of festive brunch events that promise to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences:

• Acme, a popular eatery located in Carrboro, is inviting patrons to an indoor Easter brunch extravaganza on March 31, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The menu is a feast for the senses, featuring southern classics such as sausage gravy, fried green tomatoes, and pimento cheese, along with brunch favorites like mimosas, biscuits, donuts, bloody Marys, fried chicken, quiche, and bacon.

• For those preferring to celebrate at home, the Root Cellar Cafe in Chapel Hill offers a take-home Easter brunch option on March 30. Though not an indoor dining event, it provides a convenient way to enjoy a festive meal in the comfort of one's own home.

• Adding to the celebratory spirit, Market and Moss in Chapel Hill is also hosting a special Easter brunch on March 31, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event boasts a specially curated brunch menu, a dedicated kids menu, and an extensive list of cocktails and wines, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all ages.

• Spring Haven Farm introduces an enchanting Easter Egg Hunt with Goats, blending traditional egg hunting with the joy of interacting with friendly farm animals. Available from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m, the event allows visitors to schedule their arrival within this timeframe and enjoy the farm's offerings at their leisure. The farm is a haven for children to explore and hunt for Easter eggs. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience, there's an eight-egg limit per child. For those less inclined towards sweets, a trade-in option for prizes is available. Beyond the hunt, the farm invites guests to engage with baby goats and a variety of other animals, including horses, highland cows, pigs, and more.

• In a twist on traditional Easter activities, Carrboro's Wilson Park is hosting a Flashlight Egg Hunt on March 30 for youth ages 11 to 14. This unique event, set to begin at 8:20 PM, invites participants to bring their flashlights and baskets for a nighttime egg hunt, with special golden eggs hidden for exciting prizes. The event is free, with registration starting at 7:45 PM and rules and information provided at 8:10 PM.

Quick-Thinking Officials Prevent Tragedy on Baltimore Bridge Amid Catastrophic Collapse

Before a cargo ship crashed into a support column, causing a portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse, officials were able to prevent traffic from accessing the bridge, saving countless lives. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and President Joe Biden praised the quick actions of the officials involved. The disaster resulted in six presumed deaths, with a search operation paused until further notice. The incident, caused by the Singapore-flagged vessel Dali striking the bridge, is being treated as a tragic accident, not an act of terrorism.

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Sip and Support at Tandem

• Remember, all month long, $5 from every order of Tandem's "Afternoon Calls" specialty cocktail will also go right back to McDougle Elementary School. Thank you for the support, Tandem!

Meet the Candidate Event @ The Gathering Place

The Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools PTA Council is spearheading an event at The Gathering Place to foster a dialogue between the community and Mo Green, a hopeful for the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction. By providing a neutral platform for interaction ahead of the November 2024 election, the PTA Council underscores its commitment to informed community engagement and education advocacy. The event is planned for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Adult Craft Night at the Chapel Hill Library

Senior Bingo in Carrboro

Join the upcoming bingo event at the Carrboro Century Center for an afternoon filled with games, snacks, and the chance to win prizes. Open to individuals 50 and over, this free event takes place on March 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Registration is required and can be done by calling (919) 918-7364 or visiting the official registration website.

Preschoolers in Nature at North Carolina Botanical Garden

At Epilogue Books Chocolate Brew

Cat’s Cradle

New Monthly Comedy Showcase