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Her own terms

By Taylor Sisk, Staff Writer
Ashley Osment confronts cancer and the merits of positive thinking. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Community, Top Story0 Comments
  • Morgan Creek Greenway reviewed

    CARRBORO — The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night reviewed an extensive master plan for additional phases of the Morgan Creek Greenway, including a possible pedestrian bridge under Smith Level Road near Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Full Story »

News & University

New zoning rules could boost range of affordable homes

The Chapel Hill Town Council looks at an inclusionary-zoning ordinance aimed at expanding the range of housing stock and making more of it available to low- and moderate-income families. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: News0 Comments

Greenways discussion continues

Tensions brewing over the proposed paved path along Bolin Creek broke out among members of the Carrboro Greenways Commission at Town Hall Monday night. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: News5 Comments

Obesity impairs body’s ‘memory’ of how to fight flu

UNC study says obesity may limit the body’s ability to develop immunity to influenza viruses. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: News0 Comments

Features »

Little gardens beneath our feet

Cheerful faces of speedwells are a sure sign of spring. Photo by Ken Moore Signaling spring’s arrival, those blue speedwells are flowering now in many yards throughout our neighborhoods. You may even spot patches of blue in the medians as you drive around our towns on Fordham Boulevard. Full Story »
Mar 19, 2010 • Posted in: Features, Flora0 Comments

Women’s art at heart of fundraising success

Good ideas, like art and wine, improve with time. Full Story »
Feb 25, 2010 • Posted in: Community, Features0 Comments

For art’s sake

Calm usually does not describe an artist at his or her first solo exhibit. Full Story »
Feb 18, 2010 • Posted in: Community, Features0 Comments

Community »

Gazebo to be dedicated in memory of Rebecca Clark

A gazebo at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on the corner of Country Club and South roads will be dedicated to the memory of the … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Community0 Comments

Street Scene turns 25

Street Scene Teen Center in downtown will celebrate its 25th year in operation with a special event this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Community0 Comments

Opinion »

Changes afoot

You may have noticed it already, but you’ll be starting to see a certain byline a little more frequently — mine. Usually I reserve the Letter Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Opinion1 Comment

Only 101 years to go.. . .

I have under my care two community newspapers. The Citizen is one of them, and the other is The News-Journal, which tells the story of Raeford and Hoke County in southeastern NC, where … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Opinion0 Comments

The life-threatening budget cuts

The state budget crisis has turned into a matter of life and death for more than 200 people in North Carolina living with HIV/AIDS. The state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Opinion0 Comments

Schools »

FPG brings reading to life

Students at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School took advantage of an extra hour of daylight Monday by attending the school’s Readathon night. The Readathon has been an … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Schools0 Comments

Fashion Show at ECHHS

East Chapel Hill High School’s fashion merchandising class will hold a “Night in the Spotlight” fashion show this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Schools0 Comments

CHH student appointed to state office

Manoj Paladugu has been appointed to the office of Parliamentarian for the North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA). Paladugu was selected for the office by … Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Schools0 Comments

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