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Archive for August, 2008

A one-day flower with a two-day appeal

Halberd-leaved swamp mallow remains fully open for one day. Photo by Ken Moore.Ken Moore Locally we frequently spot the common white-flowered, swamp mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos, growing … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Flora • 0 Comments

Lost in a lost system: a new report confirms fears

[Breakdown series main page] Taylor Sisk Staff Writer Valerie Kramer calls Carrboro her “fairy-tale town.” She and her son, Jeff, moved here when Jeff was entering the second … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 3 Comments

Board approves The Butler, moves on to 300 East Main

Kirk Ross Staff Writer After approving a residential complex that would be its next-door neighbor, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing Tuesday night at … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News, Top Story • 0 Comments

Back to school: the first day

Third graders in Stephanie Wittman’s class at Morris Grove Elementary School work with the SMART Board and do other activities in math on Monday, the … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Schools • 0 Comments

Hearken the words of the fishmonger

Photo by Valarie Schwartz Guilt drove me to write this story. A few weekends ago, after shopping at the Farmers’ Market, I succumbed to the lure of … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Recently • 0 Comments

Weddings: Roush weds Norwood

The lovely bride Amy Weaver Norwood and Donald Irwin Roush were united in marriage August 23 at 6 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill. … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Celebrations • 0 Comments

Community Calendar Aug. 28

Special Events Aging in Stride 5K Run/Walk — Sept. 6, 10am. UNC Bell Tower. Benefits the Frail Elderly Fund which buys services or supplies for frail … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Calendars, Community • 0 Comments

Noticias en breve

Fiesta de la familia Fiesta anual de El Centro Latino. Mucha diversión para todos: comidas, bailes, actividades, información. El domingo, el 31 de agosto, 11am-6pm. … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Noticias • 0 Comments

Tropical storm Fay drenches town, causes flooding

Susan Dickson Heavy rain and thunderstorms on the fringes of Tropical Storm Fay soaked Carrboro and Chapel Hill early Wednesday, flooding several roadways and forcing detours. More … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

News brief: Vandalism in Arcadia

Carrboro police responded to 10 complaints regarding vandalism and theft in the Arcadia neighborhood on Saturday. According to police reports, police first responded to a … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News brief: Green gauntlet thrown down

On Tuesday, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen accepted the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) Green Challenge. The NCLM issued a three-level challenge to municipalities … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News brief: Sprinkler stops fire

A sprinkler head extinguished a bedroom fire in Carolina Springs Apartments on Hwy. 54 last week, prior to the arrival of Carrboro Fire-Rescue. Fire personnel … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

News brief: CHPD takes award

The Chapel Hill Police Department recently received a national award from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for efforts toward preventing underage drinking. The … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Letter from the editor

More up, less out The way planning and zoning law works in North Carolina, there’s not a lot that can be done to stop or even … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Drilling down on offshore drilling

Grady McCallie If polls are to be believed, a segment of the public has recently swung from opposing offshore oil drilling to seeing it as a … Full Story »
• Aug 28, 2008 • Posted in: Opinion • 6 Comments