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Archive for February, 2008

Slew of last minute filings

A quick Web update: The last day of filing season for the May 6 primaries and school board election saw a number of races turn from … Full Story »
Feb 29, 2008 • Posted in: Top Story • 0 Comments

Splendor in the grass

Tiny speedwells blooming now in local yards. Photo by Ken Moore.By Ken Moore I’m lucky to live where neighbors have not legislated against hanging laundry … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: Flora, Land and Table • 0 Comments

Recently: Following her heart after saving one

Maggi Grace, in her Carrboro studio, has truly found her way in the world. Photo by Valarie Schwartz. By Valarie Schwartz When, in the summer of 2004, … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: Community • 2 Comments

Buckhorn Village plan draws praise, ire

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer County residents were both strongly opposed to and in support of the proposed Buckhorn Village development at a packed Board of County … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , • 1 Comment

Teens take charge

Photo by Kirk Ross. Students, most of them from Cissy O’Neal’s ninth grade social studies class at McDougle Middle School, took up the temporary roles of … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: Schools • 0 Comments

Board approves Roberson Square

Roberson Square viewed from Carr Street. Rendering courtesy of David Ripperton. By Kirk Ross Staff Writer After a long negotiation over parking, a five-story condominium, office and … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Cheating scandal rocks high school

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Chapel Hill High School Principal Jackie Ellis said school officials are investigating a cheating incident that students say involved a stolen … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News, Schools • Tags: , , • 2 Comments

Woman completes 100 trips around the sun

Madeline Smith jokes with fellow Covenant Place tenant Bettie Graham as Smith’s 100th birthday celebration starts up. Photo by Kirk Ross. By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Madeline Clara … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Census jobs

The US Census Bureau is hiring census workers for Chatham County. About 300 workers are needed in the next three weeks and can earn from … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , • 0 Comments

News Brief: MLK resurfacing

Today (Thursday) a company hired by OWASA will repave part of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill where OWASA recently repaired a water … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , • 0 Comments

News Brief: OWASA meets to discuss shortage

At its meeting tonight (Thursday), the OWASA board will discuss declaring a Stage Three Water Shortage, which would include additional restrictions and surcharges for water … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , • 0 Comments

News Brief: Youth charged in shooting

The Chapel Hill Police Department on Monday charged 17-year-old David Earl Ellis Jr. with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of a 16-year-old victim. Ellis is … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , • 0 Comments

News Brief: Hillsborough drought workshop

Orange County will hold an informational workshop about ways to cope with the drought for well water users in rural areas on March 5 at … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: School board member resigns

Orange County School Board member Dennis Whitling resigned last week following his arrest several days prior. Whitling, 52, was charged with embezzlement, false pretense, obstruction of … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , • 0 Comments

School Brief: School concerts

It’s the time of year when musical students come together to show what they can do. Chapel Hill-Carrboro school concerts coming up: •  The Carrboro High … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: Schools • 0 Comments