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Archive for April, 2008

A closer look with Flora

Flora in her climbing tree. Photo by Evelyn Greene.By Ken Moore Seven-year-old Flora Arnsberger accompanied her dad, Matthew, on a woods walk with me several months … Full Story »
Apr 28, 2008 • Posted in: Flora • 0 Comments

Carrboro’s Big day

Mathew Barton was instrumental in Boy Scout Troop 45’s cotton candy operation during last year’s Carrboro Day. Photo by Kirk Ross. by Susan Dickson Staff Writer The 13th … Full Story »
Apr 28, 2008 • Posted in: Celebrations, Community • 1 Comment

Glenn Gerding, candidate for judge, chats with Democratic Party volunteers James Merritt and Claire Millar in front of Carrboro Town Hall. By Wednesday afternoon, more … Full Story »
Apr 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Kinnaird, Carey, working for votes

by Kirk Ross Staff Writer Six months ago, the race for North Carolina Senate District 23, which is comprised of Orange and Person counties, was shaping up … Full Story »
Apr 26, 2008 • Posted in: Top Story • 0 Comments

Recently: Losing and gaining through death and life

Mary Bea Sullivan. Photo by Valarie Schwartz.By Valarie Schwartz Columnist Our first loss of a close loved one provides a reference that changes our perception of death … Full Story »
Apr 25, 2008 • Posted in: Community, Recently • 0 Comments

Board lends support to transfer tax

With former Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Diana McDuffee asking for help and noting that real estate interests are “spending a small fortune statewide” in … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Music Calendar: 04/24/08

Thursday April 24 ArtsCenter: Ruthie Foster 8:30pm Blue Horn Lounge: The Breaks Cat’s Cradle: Abbey Road Live! 9pm $12 The Cave: Early: Jake Winstrom Late Sweet-Tooth Simpleton w/ Twilighter General … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: Arts & Music, Calendars • 0 Comments

Schools pass redistricting

by Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education last week voted 6-1 to approve a plan that will move about 60 students … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: Schools • 1 Comment

Glen Lennox plan filed

by Rich Fowler Staff Writer Grubb Properties has filed a plan with the Chapel Hill Community Design Commission to demolish Glen Lennox and replace it with a … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Equine extremist

Former Disney star Tommie Turvey: Equine Extremist will perform for patients at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Turvey’s show, “A Night … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Silent animal art auction

The Conservators’ Center will hold a silent auction of the center’s animals’ paintings and a wine tasting on May 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Food pantry donation

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service recently received $3,000 from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation. The IFC will use the gift to support its Food Pantry … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Benefit concert

Country music star Vince Gill will perform at Memorial Hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. to benefit North Carolina Children’s Hospital. One hundred percent of the … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News Brief: Bilingual autism workshop

The Autism Society of North Carolina will offer a workshop for Latino parents and bilingual coordinators on Monday at their central office on Oberlin Road … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

News Brief: Obama rally at Big Barn

The Big Barn in Hillsborough will be the site of a get out the vote rally for Barack Obama. The event runs from 6-9p.m. Mayors … Full Story »
Apr 24, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments