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Archive for May, 2007

Exile on Jones Street

Halfway there — well sorta. The release of the House budget followed in quick succession by the crossover deadline (even though it was extended) marks a … Full Story »
May 31, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

In support of Voter-Owned Elections

By Robert Morgan RALEIGH – This past week I traveled to Raleigh to reunite with some old friends and colleagues, such as former congressman Tim Valentine, … Full Story »
May 31, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Letters to the Editor – May 31

Worried about move  The scheduled move of Weaver Street Market’s food production facilities and offices to Hillsborough will result in a loss of around 80 jobs … Full Story »
May 31, 2007 • Posted in: In-House • 0 Comments

Price makes statement on Iraq War funding bill

By David Price Rep. David Price submitted the following statement during debate of the Iraq War supplemental funding bill. Price voted against the bill, which he … Full Story »
May 31, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

An alternative path to chemical security

By Rob Thompson According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are 700 chemical facilities in the United States that put more than 100,000 people at risk … Full Story »
May 31, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

For the Record

Denial of service You would think that here in the tenth largest state in the wealthiest country ever that cutting back on children’s’ health care to … Full Story »
May 30, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Letter from the editor: I love a mystery

By Kirk Ross Thanks to the efforts of the redoubtable Herb Bresky, I have in my hand an edition of Nyle Frank’s Carrboro Centipede (“Of the … Full Story »
May 30, 2007 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Music Calendar: 5/31/07 – 6/07/07

Thursday May 31 The Cave: Early: Rose Verhoeven. Late: Fey, Erie Choir, Grammar Debate. $5 Local 506: Chest Pains, Blag’ard, Fighting Poseiden. 10pm Weaver Street Market: The Tim … Full Story »
May 30, 2007 • Posted in: Calendars • 0 Comments

Arts Calendar: 5/31/07

Art & Museums CAROLINA FACES: The Photography of Don Sturkey. Through May 31. UNC Campus: Wilson Library. HOW HIGH THE MOON – by Maggi Grace. Through May … Full Story »
May 30, 2007 • Posted in: Calendars • 0 Comments

Community Calendar – 5/31/07

Seniors/Wellness Program ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS, a University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by … Full Story »
May 30, 2007 • Posted in: Calendars • 0 Comments

It just doesn’t get much slower

The day started around 4:30 a.m. That’s when Miguel Torres and Rudy Rodriguez of Lantern restaurant showed up at the Chapel Hill Creamery to dig … Full Story »
May 24, 2007 • Posted in: Features • 1 Comment

The good life in a pasture

Audio: Carlo Petrini remarks at the Chapel Hill Creamery, May 23, 2007 While Slow Food USA’s executive director Erika Lesser translates, the international movement’s founder, Carlo … Full Story »
May 24, 2007 • Posted in: Features • 0 Comments

Aldermen mull budget, rules for downtown

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer After hearing from part-time employees who would like to see a health care stipend added to their benefits and a group of … Full Story »
May 24, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

OWASA, UNC continue to test for lead in water

By Taylor Sisk Staff Writer OWASA and UNC are testing drinking water after elevated lead levels were found in three new UNC buildings and one that … Full Story »
May 24, 2007 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Remembering the fallen: Local vets honor comrade in D.C.

Perry Harrison looks at Arlington through the bus window. Photo by Meghan Cooke By Meghan Cooke Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons The memories are still here. Memories of … Full Story »
May 24, 2007 • Posted in: Features • 1 Comment