NOTED. ARTS & CULTURE Emmy winner and Pittsboro resident Shawna Brakefield-Haase’s new documentary, “A La Calle,” premiered on HBO Max on Sept. 15. The film focuses on the fight for democracy in Venezuela and was filmed by a network of camera crews who smuggled the footage out of the country, one hard drive at a time. A new PBS North Carolina documentary series will highlight the lives of folk musicians Austin McCombie and Sarah McCombie, the duo behind the Chatham Rabbits. The show, scheduled to premiere
this spring, will follow the band behind the scenes on their farm and on the road of
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their fall tour.
GIVING BACK CORA will host its second annual Turkey
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The food pantry is accepting donations of small turkeys and turkey breasts, mini hams, boxed stuffing and cornbread mix, instant mashed potatoes, gravy packets, and canned fruits and vegetables throughout November. Help CORA reach its goal of helping 5,000 families by bringing donations to the nonprofit at 40 Camp Dr. in Pittsboro.
HVAC, plumbing and construction company Bud Matthews Services donated $10,000 to the Pittsboro Boys & Girls Club in September. “We’re really filled with gratitude for what the community has done for us and our families over the years and proud to have this opportunity to give back,” says owner Noah Matthews. The funds benefited the nonprofit’s new location, which opened at 79 Horton St. on Oct. 18. The club offers after-school services and programming – including tutors, academic support and mentorship – to help students reach their full potential. WHAT AN HONOR The UNC General Alumni Association announced MoreheadCain scholar Antonio L. McBroom as the recipient of the Harvey E. Beech Outstanding Young Alumni Award on Oct. 15. The award recognizes the leadership of outstanding Black UNC alumni and honors Antonio for his work as a Ben & Jerry’s franchise developer, researcher and former
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Teach for America instructor in Durham and Chatham counties. Central Carolina Community College announced its
2020-21 employee awards in August. Recipients included (at right, in order of appearance): Lisa Smelser, the lead biotechnology programs instructor, for Excellence in Advising; Brian Estes, who teaches the basic law enforcement training program, was named Adjunct of the Year; David Myers, lead instructor of the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration program, was named Instructor of the Year; and Director of Admissions Adam Wade was named Staff Person of the Year.