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Ashley Osmet at home Photo by Ava Barlow Ashley Osment confronts cancer and the merits of positive thinking. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: Community, Top Story3 Comments

Morgan Creek Greenway reviewed

CARRBORO — The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night reviewed an extensive master plan for additional phases of the Morgan Creek Greenway, including a possible pedestrian bridge under Smith Level Road near Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Full Story »
Mar 18, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story0 Comments

Major dorm project looms large on Short Street

Chip and Emma Hoppin in their backyard. Photo by Ava Barlow CHAPEL HILL — For those trying to build a four-story residence for 140 students at the corner of Rosemary and Church streets, the third time is a charm. Those opposed to it say they don’t feel so lucky. Full Story »
Mar 11, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story2 Comments

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 »
Feb 25, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story1 Comment

Board gets an earful over crosswalk safety

Anyone who uses the various crosswalks in downtown Carrboro knows that not all intersections are created equal in the eyes of local motorists. Full Story »
Feb 18, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story1 Comment

Council seeks more information on library fees

Carrboro board cool to the idea of contributing funds Beth Mechum Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL – With concerns about library funding still front-and-center, members of the Chapel Hill … Full Story »
Feb 11, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story0 Comments

Winter weather slams area

Kirk Ross and Beth Mechum Staff Writers It was awfully pretty, what with the big moon and all. But the major winter storm that dropped eight inches of … Full Story »
Feb 4, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story0 Comments

Three years in, Carrboro High hits a winning stride

Beth Mechum Staff Writer An atmosphere of success has taken hold on the Carrboro High School campus. The field hockey team now plays more competitively with both East … Full Story »
Jan 28, 2010 • Posted in: Schools, Sports, Top Story0 Comments

In an uncertain economy, towns navigate changes

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer For the past two years, as officials in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have begun working up their respective budgets, the game has … Full Story »
Jan 21, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story0 Comments

Remembering King

If you’ve recently made your way across the square in front of Chapel Hill’s downtown post office, you may have noticed an inscription near the … Full Story »
Jan 14, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story0 Comments

UNC’s Tar Heel Temps service closing

Tar Heel Temps to shutter operations this month By Kirk Ross, Staff Writer UNC Campus — Tar Heel Temps, the university’s temporary staffing service that has … Full Story »
Jan 7, 2010 • Posted in: News, Top Story • Tags: , 0 Comments

A Southern tree for all seasons

By Ken Moore, columnist “A beautiful and popular shade tree throughout the [Cape Fear] Valley and the south. It has become a sort of cognomen for … Full Story »
Dec 25, 2009 • Posted in: Community, Flora, Top Story0 Comments

Bell wins Town Council appointment

Northside resident and Planning Board member Donna Bell has won a seat on the Chapel Hill Town Council by a 6-2 vote. She takes her seat … Full Story »
Dec 14, 2009 • Posted in: News, Top Story • Tags: 1 Comment

Board wants help for Club Nova

By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer Members of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen say they’re worried about the future of Club Nova and other local programs, in … Full Story »
Dec 10, 2009 • Posted in: News, Top Story • Tags: , 1 Comment

Waste transfer station vote looms

Residents, civil rights center challenge site near landfill on Millhouse Road By Taylor Sisk, Staff Writer As the Orange County Board of Commissioners prepares to vote on … Full Story »
Dec 3, 2009 • Posted in: News, Top Story1 Comment