The Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted on July 18 to redraw election districts based on 2010 census population figures.
Author: Staff
Fordham Boulevard resurfacing
Starting this week, traffic on Fordham Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Milling and paving will be done on a 4-mile stretch.
Duke Energy maintenance
Duke Energy will conduct vegetation management work in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area in August and September.
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
The Orange County Animal Services Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic today (Thursday) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Animal Services Center at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill.Â
Chapel Hill steps up yard-parking enforcement
Do you park vehicles in your front yard? To avoid a $100 per-day fine, move the vehicles around back or park them on a hard surface.
Thrifting a great option for Carrboro Shoppers
Summer’s here, so it’s time for a hot deal. Where else to cool down with a unique, cheap and fruitful shopping adventure than at your local thrift store?
FLORA: Poke, my favorite plant
While most folks frown on common pokeweed or poke salad, Phytolacca americana, sophisticated gardeners like my friend Sally Heiney admire and grow this giant native perennial.
Tar Heel teams continue building foundation for the future
By Eddy Landreth
A strong foundation is key to Carolina being one of the elite overall athletic programs in the nation each year.
BIG CITY: Strange difficulty in recognizing a win
By Kirk Ross
Hey, all you library patrons, here’s something for your summer reading list:
Letter: Above and beyond
My family has always enjoyed going to the Carrboro Branch Library.
Letter: 21st Century Farmers’ Markets
If you have used your debit or credit card or your Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits at Carrboro Farmers’ Market and received tokens to buy local farm products …
FLORA: Plantain leads us to dock
You know, folks, I generally have two or more stories and photos queued up for Flora ahead of submission deadlines.
Carrboro calls NC-connected auteurs
Calling all Tar Heel filmmakers! This year, for the first time, the Carrboro Film Festival will accept film submissions with connections to anywhere in North Carolina.
Proposed Medicaid cuts misguided
By Verla Insko
Official Washington is gripped by heated and contentious budget talks that include many misguided ideas for reducing federal spending on health care.
Farmers celebrate tomato season
In the peak of tomato season, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market celebrates one of its most anticipated annual events – Tomato Day. This Saturday, farmers will fill their stands with juicy locally grown tomatoes to honor the festivities.






