This week we respond to questions about diabetes and prostate cancer.
Month: January 2012
Phil Blank, January 26, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
In memoriam, JoePa, 1994
If I remember correctly, this photo was taken during the halcyon season of 1994, when Penn State, under the legendary leadership of Coach Joe Paterno, went 12-0.
One messy debate
As the 2013 closure of the Orange County Landfill nears, a number of ideas are floating around as to how the county should proceed on solid waste management, but one thing remains clear: There is no simple solution.
Carrboro approves Shelton Station zoning
the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted 4-3 to approve the rezoning of property planned for the project near the intersection of North Greensboro and Shelton streets.
Council delays Yates investigator decision
Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to refer a petition requesting the investigator to staff
Weaver Street open
Weaver Street is now completely open to traffic.
School board further opposes charter school
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education voted last week to send a letter detailing why the board opposes the school to the N.C. State Board of Education.
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
Orange County Animal Services Department will hold its first low-cost rabies vaccination clinic of 2012 on Saturday at the Animal Services Center.
Buses to the Dean Dome
The Tar Heel Express shuttle will provide service today (Thursday) for the UNC men’s basketball game against N.C. State at 7 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center.
Chatham commissioners move to monthly meetings
In order to reduce meeting expenses, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted to reduce their meetings from twice a month to once a month.
Telemarketing scams
The Chapel Hill Police Department recently received reports of telemarketing scams indicating that potential victims have won large sums of money or high-price items.
Biz awards
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce announced the 2011 Business of the Year award winners at its annual meeting on Tuesday.
Police seek info on peeping incident
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking information concerning a possible peeping incident that occurred on Halloween night.
Carrboro declares love month
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted to declare February “For the Love of Carrboro†month in an effort to support local businesses.