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FLORA: A November bouquet

Posted on October 26, 2012March 2, 2013 by Staff

By Ken Moore
Flora Columnist
I’m returning to the words and paintings of Cornelia Phillips Spencer, who took a closer look at our local flora 139 years ago.

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FLORA: 10 things I love about gingko trees

Posted on October 18, 2012October 18, 2012 by Staff

By Carol Ann McCormick
Guest Flora Columnist
The earliest gingko trees were found in the Middle Jurassic (180 million years ago), and the seeds were probably dispersed by carrion-eating dinosaurs.

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‘Wouldn’t trade the experience for anything’

Posted on October 12, 2012January 18, 2016 by Susan Dickson

Editor’s Note: Longtime UNC System President William Friday passed away in his sleep early today (Friday). This story originally ran on June 4, 2009.

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FLORA: A plant nut’s paradise

Posted on October 11, 2012October 11, 2012 by Staff

Many years ago I learned that “plant nut” is an endearing term for any man or woman who is truly passionate about plants.

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FLORA: Ponder the post oak

Posted on October 4, 2012October 5, 2012 by Staff

It is hard for us not to see time through the lens of our species; humans have life spans measured in decades, at most about a century.

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Jammin’ at Jessee’s

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

Curtis Eller and his band American Circus – which specializes in “banjo music for funerals” – perform at Jessee’s Coffee & Bar during the Carrboro Music Festival on Sunday.

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Tigers sweep Jags

Posted on October 4, 2012October 4, 2012 by Staff

The Chapel Hill High Tigers (13-4) defeated Carrboro High School’s women’s volleyball team (9-9) on Monday night in straight sets.

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Phil Blank, October 4, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

Illustration by Phil Blank

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Uncle Jerry, the last photograph

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

Perhaps last’s week’s death of 98-year-old Gerald Angier Vernon of Darien, Conn., should not have surprised anyone, given his age.

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House Calls, October 4, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012October 4, 2012 by Staff

This week we respond to questions about urinary tract infections and celiac disease.

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Virginia Tech game could set tone for season

Posted on October 4, 2012October 4, 2012 by Staff

The season will not end with the final seconds of Saturday’s 12:30 p.m. home game against Virginia Tech, nor does it start with this test against the Hokies.

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Festifall Arts Festival

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

The Town of Chapel Hill will host Festifall Arts Festival in downtown Chapel Hill on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

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Project Connect

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

Project Connect Orange County, a free program to aid those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, will be held at Hargraves Community Center on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Organizing Against Racism forum

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

The Organizing Against Racism (OAR) Alliance will hold the third installment of Politics, Race and the November Election.

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Parks and Recreation survey

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Staff

The Orange County Parks and Recreation Department, in association with UNC-Greensboro, invites county residents to participate in a survey.

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