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Archive for November, 2009

Town and schools argue billing

By KIRK ROSS, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL — The Town Council plans to examine the cost to the town for services provided to local schools, such … Full Story »
Nov 26, 2009 • Posted in: News, Top Story • 0 Comments

From Jaguars to Lions: CHS football players mentor Frank Porter Graham kids

By MEGAN BALLARD Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons Carrboro —Jaguars lending a “paw” to lions is not something you hear about every day. But that’s what’s happening … Full Story »
Nov 26, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 1 Comment

Recently: Living legends

By Valarie Schwartz, columnist Some vibrancy may have faded, but the radiance of graduation day still shines on the faces of Carolina Living Legends. To qualify … Full Story »
Nov 26, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Aldermen meeting

By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer The Carrboro Citizen went to press a day early so that staff could spend Thanksgiving with family. The happenings of Tuesday … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

New business group launches Buy Local Week

By ALISON SHAY Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a new organization will launch an effort to help build the … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Town closings for Thanksgiving holidays

Carrboro The town will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no garbage collection on these days. Thursday’s … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Avoiding H1N1

With H1N1 flu causing illness all across the country, the American Red Cross has some steps to take that will lessen the chances of getting … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments

Never in my lifetime

By Perry Deane Young It was one of those extraordinary moments when a historic event touched me personally. And I could not hold back the tears. Never … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Opinion • 1 Comment

A double struggle for the poor

By Chris Fitzsimon Thanksgiving is upon us, a time when most media outlets tend to focus on the poor who can’t afford a feast to celebrate … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Reward the good, punish the bad

By Bob Hall When a politician cheats or steals, the press loves to play “gotcha” and the public is outraged. But what if the rules of … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Opinion • 0 Comments

Varsity Theater to reopen Nov. 27

Franklin Street’s Varsity Theatre, located at 123 E. Franklin St., will reopen on Friday, Nov. 27. New owners Paul and Susan Shareshian selected The Wizard … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Dual language cookbook submissions

Saludamos of Sustain Foundation is accepting recipes from residents of Carrboro and Chapel Hill to be compiled in a dual language cookbook. The cookbooks will … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Artists sought for community projects

Selected artists and artist teams residing in Orange, Durham, Chatham or Wake counties with ties to Chapel Hill or Carrboro are sought to create temporary … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Volunteer coaching positions

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting volunteer coach applications for the 2009 Youth Baseball Program and the Youth Girls Volleyball Program. Coaches must … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community • 0 Comments

Locals selected to Lineberger board

Lillie Atwater of Carrboro, Lisa Jones and Ashley Osment of Chapel Hill and Bill Wagner, formerly of Chapel Hill, were selected to serve on the … Full Story »
Nov 25, 2009 • Posted in: News • 0 Comments