Ah, that lazy, hazy days of summer feeling that sweeps over our towns as we feel the easing-against-the-seams that comes after the student population has greatly diminished.
Author: Staff
SORS: Riding to the rescue for 40 Years
My mother would never call the South Orange Rescue Squad, even when she had chest pains (twice) or a collapsed lung.
FLORA: Not just a pretty flower
Now that yuccas are very noticeable as they approach full flowering, I remember a camping trip of a few years ago.
County leaders increase landfill tipping fees
Against the objections of town leaders, the Orange County Board of Commissioners moved forward May 26 with a plan to charge more to dump trash at the county’s landfill on Eubanks Road.
Great season, Jags
Carrboro High School’s Kylie Tawney rockets the ball past a defender in the state 2A women’s soccer championship game last Friday at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary. Photo by Ted Spaulding.
Tar Heels headed to NCAA tournament
By Eddy Landreth
One year after being the last team named to the NCAA baseball tournament field, the Tar Heels once again reached the rarefied air they breathed from 2006 to ’09.
Monks bring community together
Last week, refugee monks from the Drepung Gomang Institute created a mandala – a sand drawing representing the highest form of Buddhist practice – as part of the Sacred Arts Tour that wove through Chapel Hill.
Carolina Blood Drive on Tuesday
The 23rd annual Carolina Blood Drive ill take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Dean Smith Center.
Animal Services open house
Orange County Animal Services will hold its second annual open house Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
OWASA offers donation options
Donors in OWASA’s Taste of Hope Customer Assistance program now have the option to choose any whole dollar amount to donate per month.
Chlorine effects program today
Dr. David DeMarini will explain how chlorinated water can affect the human body as part of Carolina Science Café.
Morgan Creek Trail set to open Saturday
The new trail will provide access to the 92-acre nature preserve that stretches along Morgan Creek from Merritt Pasture to the Chapel Hill town limit at Smith Level Road.
CHT seeks input on bus changes
Chapel Hill Transit will hold a series of public-input sessions on its proposed service adjustments for fiscal year 2011-12.
Interim health director named
Dorothy Cilenti has been named interim health director for Orange County.
Aydan Court decision postponed
The Chapel Hill Town Council last week postponed a decision on a development application for Aydan Court.






