The Piedmont Laureate program has announced that the 2013 Piedmont Laureate will be selected from central North Carolina authors of Children’s Literature.
Author: Staff
Meyer takes on new role for CHCCS
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have appointed Graig Meyer as the new director of student equity and volunteer services for the district.
Carrboro art project call for submissions
The Carrboro Arts Committee is accepting submissions for the third annual Carrboro Community Art Project.
Taking hold of a challenge
There is no way to listen to Carolina football players talking about the start of practice and a new season and not believe their enthusiasm.
Schools receive mixed test results
Two of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district’s 17 schools did not earn recognition from the State Department of Public Instruction.
Estes Drive info session
The Town of Chapel Hill will host a public-information open house for the Estes Drive focus area on Aug. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 8 to 9 a.m.
New parking regulations for Northside and Pine Knolls
Starting Sept. 1, only up to four cars will be allowed to park on lots in the Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods.
Full transit service resumes
On Monday, Chapel Hill Transit will resume regular full service, including evening and night service, for the CM, CW, D, J and NU routes.
Chatham County tax bills
Residents of Chatham County should expect to receive their 2012 county tax bills in early August.
Pedestrian walkway at 140 West
Pedestrians can now walk continuously on the north side of Franklin Street along a new covered walkway in front of the 140 West construction.
Carrboro launches Facebook page
The town of Carrboro now has an official Facebook page.
Flying Moxy
Who says man can’t fly? Well, maybe not man, but certainly man-child!
Phil Blank, August 2, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
House Calls, August 2, 2012
This week we respond to questions about high-protein diets and insomnia.
Tangoing at the Open Eye
On the third Friday of each month, Carrboro’s Open Eye Café fills with loud tango music and a host of excited dancers.




