War no more
Members of the Ragin’ Grannies perform some of their anti-war hits at a Memorial Day event at the Carrboro Town Commons Monday. Speakers called for an end to the Iraq War and greater understanding between the Israeli and Palestinian people. About 100 residents attended the afternoon event. Photo by Kirk Ross
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Native plants show off in spite of drought and heat
A group of local folks stopped in their tracks on the edge of one of Mason Farm’s Penstemon fields. Photo by Ken Moore
By Ken Moore
Summer has not officially arrived, but the summer heat made its dramatic entry this past Memorial Day weekend. And we are well along into the predicted drought; without ample rainfall […]
Local leaders question new immigration bill
By Susan Dickson
Staff Writer
Local Latino leaders say an immigration reform bill under consideration in Congress is unlikely to benefit a majority of the local immigrant population.
Under the bill, illegal immigrants who entered the United States before January 1 of this year would receive probationary legal status. To qualify for permanent residency, illegal immigrants would have […]
Tax hikes coming
By Kirk Ross
Staff Writer
Counties and towns look at raising rates
This isn’t likely to come as a shock, but it’s safe to assume your property taxes are going up.
Even though county and town managers have crafted no-tax alternatives, elected officials throughout the region have not shown an inclination toward the idea and are focusing instead on […]
Early sun exposure linked to skin cancer gene mutation
UNC News Services
Skin cancers often contain different gene mutations, but just how these mutations contribute to the cause of melanomas has been a mystery.
A new clue comes from scientists at UNC’s Schools of Medicine and Public Health. Their research indicates that early-life sun exposure, from birth to 20 years old, may specifically increase the […]
Survey should guide policy, IFC says
By Matthew Fiorentino
Correspondent
For six weeks now, two outreach workers have been hitting the streets of Orange County getting to know the homeless and the panhandlers. They talk to these people of the streets, earning their trust, learning about their situation and, most importantly, coming up with ideas about how to help them.
At a meeting […]
Slater details Weaver Street Market’s Hillsborough moves
Slater
By Kirk Ross
Staff Writer
Ever since Weaver Street Market announced plans to open a store in Hillsborough and move administrative offices and food preparation out of Carrboro, concerns have been raised about the impact on the Carrboro economy and the workers whose jobs are heading to the county seat.
In a recent interview, Ruffin Slater, general […]
Easy Rider
Easy Rider
State Senator Ellie Kinnaird guides her bike toward the ribbon as part of last Friday’s opening ceremonies for the Roberson Place bike path. The new path runs from Wesley and Eugene Street to Purple Leaf Place.
photo courtesy of Mariana Fiorentino
Share your views on Carolina North
Got some thoughts you’d like to share on the shape of Carolina North? Here’s your opportunity.
This Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m., the grassroots citizens group Neighborhoods for Responsible Growth will be hosting a community forum at the Chapel Hill Town Hall.
This will be an opportunity for citizens to learn of the most recent developments […]
Researcher wins Lance Armstrong foundation grant
UNC News Services
Treatment for head and neck cancer is particularly aggressive, affecting speech, swallowing, breathing and communication. A grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation to UNC will fund research on the experiences of head and neck cancer survivors, so that health professionals can effectively manage the impact of treatment
High-quality child care for low-income kids offsets the risk of later depression
UNC News Services
Young adults from low-income families who were in full-time early educational child care from infancy to age 5 reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who were not in this type of care, according to a new report. The early educational intervention also appears to have protected the children to some […]
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