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Community mourns the loss of Tom Robinson
CARRBORO — For four decades, Tom Robinson sold seafood, much of that time out of a little white concrete block shop in downtown Carrboro. While he’s sure to be remembered for that, mostly he’ll be remembered for being Tom Robinson — a sharp-witted, sometimes-acerbic, honest and forthright individual. He was his own man until the end. Full Story »
Town council hears concerns on cell phones and driving
Beth Mechum
Staff Writer
CHAPEL HILL — The Chapel Hill Town Council opened a public hearing on cell phone and road safety Monday night, … Full Story »
Manager lays out budget realities
Kirk Ross
Staff Writer
CARRBORO — Town Manager Steve Stewart isn’t known for overblown hyperbole or prone to wild exaggeration. So when on Tuesday night … Full Story »
Congregations examine issues in mental health
Taylor Sisk
Staff Writer
CHAPEL HILL — Like society at large, faith communities often struggle with the complexities of mental illness – how to … Full Story »
Women’s art at heart of fundraising success
Good ideas, like art and wine, improve with time. Full Story »
Service puppies ready to graduate
Elizabeth Jensen
Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons
Ayla, a golden retriever, can open refrigerators, flip light switches, open and close doors, help take off clothing, pick up … Full Story »
Letter from the Editor
This newspaper has not shied away from admonishing those in the motoring public to hang up and drive.
In our first year, we suggested that signs … Full Story »
Sail on
There are some people you think of when you think of Carrboro, and Tom Robinson was one of them. I’ve bought fish from him for … Full Story »
The facade of saving Bolin Creek
Dave Otto
For the past decade, as a founding member of the Friends of Bolin Creek, I have fought tirelessly to preserve the Bolin Creek corridor. … Full Story »
Why can’t it happen here?
Steve Peha
They say the third time’s the charm. For the last two months, I’ve been writing about a simple idea: Let’s send all Chapel Hill … Full Story »
The manipulation of anger
Chris Fitzsimon
The anger and frustration in the country is a central part of the national debate, as both political parties vie desperately to manipulate the … Full Story »
Gloria Steinem to host fundraiser for documentary
Gloria Steinem calls it “the best film I’ve ever seen on domestic violence.” To back those words up, Steinem will be traveling to Chapel Hill … Full Story »
Suggestions wanted
The budget process for reviewing community needs is underway, and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and town manager welcome feedback from town residents. The final … Full Story »
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