The Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County has hired Silvio Balcazar to be its new youth program coordinator.
Author: Staff
Vote for Chapel Hill
On Feb. 15, Chapel Hill was designated a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation along with 11 other towns or cities nationwide.
Bike friendly Chapel Hill
The League of American Bicyclists has designated Chapel Hill a bronze-level “Bicycle Friendly Community,†and the town will celebrate on Friday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at University Mall …
Homeownership fairs
Chatham Habitat for Humanity will host two fairs for families and individuals who want to own their own homes but aren’t sure they can afford it.
World Day of Prayer
There will be a service at First Baptist Church on March 4 at 10:30 a.m. in observance of World Day of Prayer 2011.
Black History Knowledge Bowl
The third annual Black History Knowledge Bowl will be held in Carrboro Elementary School’s auditorium on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Pre-K/Head Start seeks families
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Pre-K/Head Start Program is recruiting new families for the 2011-12 school year.
Presidential Scholars candidates
Six Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students have been selected as candidates for the Presidential Scholars Program.
Ephesus breakfast served in classrooms
Chartwells, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ food service vendor, began serving breakfast in classrooms at Ephesus Elementary School on Feb. 15 as part of a pilot program.
CTE profiling students
In celebration of National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the East Chapel Hill High School CTE department is profiling the talents and experiences of students enrolled in the program.
Students’ writing successful
Three fifth-grade students at Ephesus Elementary School took their persuasive writing assignment a step further by sending their essay to Stephanie Willis, the district’s health coordinator.
FROM THE EDITOR
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From the library of Bob Sheldon
When your friend is an intellectual, it is often the case that his library is a window not only into his mind but to his heart.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
If ever there were a wolf in sheep’s clothing, this so-called “continuing resolution†is it …
Heels continue to grow
North Carolina is closer to being one of the best teams in America than most of the media and fans around the nation understand.

