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No early vote extenstion in Orange County

Orange County has opted not to extend early voting hours. From the elections board: No Changes in Orange County Early Voting The Orange County Board of Elections … Full Story »
Oct 31, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

DeGraw, Dickson engaged

Jamie marries Susie in June. Photo by Missy McLamb Vicky and Robert Dickson of Carrboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan DeVane Dickson, … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Celebrations, Community • 1 Comment

Early voting in state, county tops 2004 totals

by Kirk Ross As predicted, a surge of early voting has topped totals reached in 2004. With early voting set to end on Saturday at 1 5 … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 2 Comments

Airport opposition gathers steam

Photo by Kirk Ross. Residents signed on to petitions, joined organizing committees and collected yard signs and bumper stickers at a meeting at the White … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News, Top Story • 1 Comment

Towns prepare for Halloween

Susan Dickson Drivers in downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening should be prepared for gridlock, as thousands of out-of-town visitors stream in for Halloween. … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

Roberson Square site on the market

Margot Carmichael Lester You may have noticed the inconspicuous “For Sale” sign stuck in the high grass on the corner of Roberson and South Greensboro streets. … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Miscellany • 1 Comment

A brilliant red

Photo by Ken Moore. Each brilliant red leaf of black gum appears polished. Ken Moore I eagerly anticipate the fall coloring of black gum, Nyssa sylvatica. Because … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Flora • 0 Comments

Recently: More giraffes in our world

Valarie Schwartz During these economic times, when people need to make every penny count, we’re wise to pick parties this season that further the endeavors of … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Community, Recently • 0 Comments

Noticias en breve 10/31/08

Feria multicultural De UNC healthcare Entretenimiento, exhibiciones culturales, artesanías, comida, y más. En los vestíbulos de N.C. Women’s and Children’s Hospitals de UNC. 101 Manning … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Noticias • 0 Comments

Community Calendar 10/31/08

Special Events Chatham Halloween — Oct. 31, 4-7pm. Pumpkin carving and costume contest at Chatham Marketplace in downtown Pittsboro. www.chathammarketplace.org From DNA to the Dinner Table: Couples … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Aldermen approve Winmore Village day care

Susan Dickson The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a land use ordinance amendment to allow for the development of a day-care … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News brief: Hillsborough rail task force

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to create a short-term Rail Station Task Force to select potential sites for a passenger … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News brief: Hillsborough murder plea

Kenneth White pleaded guilty on Tuesday to killing 21-year old Ebony Robinson and their unborn child. Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

News brief: Cardboard recycling

Orange County curbside recycling will begin accepting corrugated cardboard on Monday. Corrugated cardboard has three layers with a wavy inner layer. To be recycled from … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

News brief: Missing woman

Cheryl Nevone WilliamsThe Chapel Hill Police are seeking information about the whereabouts of Cheryl Nevone Williams. Williams, 50, was last seen in the Northside neighborhood in … Full Story »
Oct 30, 2008 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments