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WHAT WE’VE HEARD AROUND TOWN …
BRUSHES WITH FAME
IN MEMORIAM
DSI Comedy alum Diana Chang had very
NSFW driving lessons from her boss Conan O’Brien and a little help from Kevin Hart and Ice Cube on a January episode of “CONAN.” As of press time, the video had been viewed on YouTube 23.5 million times. Flyleaf Books’ children’s manager Johanna Albrecht was one of 87 independent booksellers from across the country to receive a holiday bonus from author James Patterson.
AND THE AWARD GOES TO ...
After leading the UNC Football team to an 11-1 regular season, Coach Larry Fedora was named the Grant Teaff National Coach of the Year by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Farmer’s Daughter, Goat Lady Dairy and Two Chicks Farm and were among the winners of the 2016 Good Food Awards. Chosen from nearly 2,000 entrants, 263 companies were recognized for both their delicious products and connection to their local communities. Broadway World announced its Regional Awards for 2015, and 12
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Kathy Hunter-Williams won the Triangle’s Best Actress in a Play for her performance
in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s “Trouble in Mind.” Architect Arielle Condoret Schechter won a “Best of Houzz 2016” award in the customer service category.
AND MANY MORE ...
East Chapel Hill High School senior Mackenzie Ruston, 17, died Jan. 4
in a plane crash in Wyoming. Kenzie, a 13-year member of the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope team, was known for her willingness to always assist a teammate. She helped the Bouncing Bulldogs win five world championships, and her longtime coach Ray Fredrick said, “She was a dedicated person to the program and to the sport of jump rope ... well loved all over the world and probably one of the most humble individuals I ever met.” Donations are being accepted so that a fund can be established in Kenzie’s honor that will support the Bulldogs. More than $82,000 has been raised as of press time. Learn more at gofundme.com/ kenzieruston.
Al and Melody Bowers renewed their vows
on their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple behind Al’s Burger Shack had Ron Stutts officiate the ceremony on Jan. 2 at Goodfellows, the site where they met (back when it was called Jigsaw’s). Daughters Jordan and Aubrey set the whole thing up, a surprise for their mom. Family members and a small group of friends attended.