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Community Treasures Award Ceremony The Chapel Hill Historical Society honored its 2023 Community Treasures during a ceremony on Oct. 28 hosted at the Seymour Center with catering by Mama Dip’s Kitchen. The program acknowledges individuals for their contributions to Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the surrounding area, recognizing their roles as community leaders, public servants, business figures, mentors and advocates for civil rights. This year’s honorees, Paul Caldwell and Belinda Caldwell, Louise Felix, Marjorie Land, Robert Humphreys and Albert Williams, received a proclamation from former Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, declaring each individual to be a true “community treasure” for their work to make our area more welcoming and inclusive. Photography by Earl Bynum CHM
Paul Caldwell, Belinda Caldwell, Louise Felix, Robert Humphreys, Velverton (Craig) Land (accepting the award on behalf of his mother, Marjorie Land) and Albert Williams.
Fitch Lumber & Hardware’s 100-Year Celebration
Back row: John Fitch (vice president), former Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils, Mac Fitch (chairman emeritus), Brad Fitch, David Fitch (president) and Miles Fitch (treasurer). Front row: Hunter Walker, Carol Fitch Walker (public relations representative), Lee Fitch and William Fitch.
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Oct. 12 marked the 100-year anniversary of Fitch Lumber & Hardware planting its roots in Carrboro, and the community came together to celebrate! The party featured food from Al’s Burger Shack and Latin Grill Food Truck, drinks from Craftboro Brewing Depot and live music from Big Fat Gap. About 300 people attended, and $520 was raised for the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at UNC Children’s. Photography by Heba Salama Photography CHM