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Archive for April 5th, 2007

Be it further resolved

Rev. Robert Campbell says most people don’t even know what Rogers Road looks like. Photos by Isaac Sandlin Be it further resolved Vocal and … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Features • 2 Comments

Anderson’s gallivant across America

By By Erica Eisdorfer Maybe I’m paranoid, but I think there’s a tendency for some readers to dismiss the whole genre of the historical novel. My … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Features • 0 Comments

Beware the march of the Bradford pears

The natural beauty of the Dogwood is under increasing competition from the Bradford Pear. Photo by Ken Moore By Ken Moore Approaching Carrboro along … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Features, Flora • 1 Comment

Other people’s problem

You may have heard that one day the Orange County landfill on Eubanks Road will close and the plan is to have in its place … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Exile on Jones Street

By Kirk Ross Angry Suburban Ethos As I write these words I can see the line just beyond the back fence where gently — for now — … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Next Steps for North Carolina’s Children

By Barbara Bradley Action for Children The greatest long-term impact on the state can by made this year if our lawmakers work to ensure that North … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

The Money Rolls In

By Chris Fitzsimon The 2008 political season is somehow already upon us, whether we are ready for it or not. Virtually every day brings news from … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Snake-bit? Nah. It happens to even the greatest.

By Frank Heath Sports Columnist When the horn sounded late Sunday evening, ending the UNC Women’s basketball team’s quest for the ultimate college basketball glory one stop … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion, Sports • 1 Comment

The Mill: Guns, booze and ballots

If you’re one of those eternal optimists, feel free to view voter turnout numbers the conventional way. But try turning the number around. For example, … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Tutoring 101: one-on-one

   Nicole Atwater, 10 years old, completes a writing assignment with her tutor.  Photo by Allison Parker By Allison Parker Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons McDougle program helps UNC … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: Schools • 0 Comments

Town sets up greenways commission

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved a plan to set up a town greenways commission to study and plan for greenways along … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Broun calls for boost in economic development

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer At a joint meeting of local boards last week, Carrboro alderman Joal Hall Broun urged county and town leaders to develop … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Land trust appeals for funds

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Orange Community Housing and Land Trust will need $3 million over the next 20 years in order to keep its … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

De-annexation bill underlines concerns

Legislation introduced in the N.C. House would take Highlands neighborhood out of Carrboro By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Residents of the Highlands neighborhood took their complaints about their … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: News • 3 Comments

Duncan wins Southern writers award

Pamela Duncan, of Saxapahaw, has been awarded the James Still Award for Writing about the Appalachian South by the Fellowship of Southern Writers. The award was … Full Story »
Apr 5, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments
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