Schedule changes for town and county offices for the Fourth of July holiday are as follows:
Author: Staff
Public invited to Bill Friday’s birthday party
William C. Friday, the man whose name is synonymous with North Carolina higher education during much of the 20th century, marks his 90th birthday next month and the university and the UNC General Alumni Association are hosting an open house in Friday’s honor on July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hill Alumni…
Efland sewer rate hike questioned
About 90 citizens and members of the advocacy group Justice United met with County Manager Frank Clifton and County Commissioner Steve Yuhasz at the Orange County Library on Monday night to discuss the impact of a recent 300 percent rate hike for sewer services in Efland.
Anti-deficit fever could cripple economic recovery
The anti-deficit fever rippling through Congress threatens to jeopardize the modest recovery that we’ve begun to experience in North Carolina and in other states.
Chapel Hill Museum to close next week
Museum officials say the Chapel Hill Town Council’s recent decision on a funding request fell short of what is needed to keep the museum open and the plan now is to find new homes for its numerous artifacts.
‘Feels like family’ — Carrboro United Methodist turns 100
“There’ve been a lot of changes since it was on Main Street,†Ward said of the church. “I never gave any thought to women†being deacons or pastor while growing up. “Everything changed, but I’m OK with it.â€
Celebrations, fireworks light up the weekend
One truth that ought to be self-evident is that the break in the weather couldn’t have been better timed.
Cooler nights and more tolerable days will mark the Fourth of July weekend a welcome change, especially considering the outdoor nature of the holiday.
UNC gets $1.7 million to curb HIV in N.C.
A team of researchers from the UNC Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases has received a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study novel HIV testing methods to detect acute HIV infection and target sexual networks to curb the spread of HIV in North Carolina.
Obituary: Roxanne Shabani
Public invited to Bill Friday’s birthday party
William C. Friday, the man whose name is synonymous with North Carolina higher education during much of the 20th century, marks his 90th birthday next month and the university and the UNC General Alumni Association are hosting an open house in Friday’s honor on July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hill Alumni Center’s Alumni Hall.
Sewer rate meeting
About 90 citizens and members of the advocacy group Justice United met with County Manager Frank Clifton and County Commissioner Steve Yuhasz at the Orange County Library on Monday night to discuss the impact of a recent 300 percent rate hike for sewer services in Efland.
Free valet parking
The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership’s new East Franklin valet parking in open for business. Valet stands are located on both East and West Franklin Street with drop-off and pick-up at either stand.
The Language of Summer
Listen, it’s summer. We’ve all melted a bit. The dog pants more. The pace is a summer pace and the language is a summer language.
Keep an open ear and you’ll notice more stories than usual. With travel more likely to include some adventure, people are eager to share itineraries and, later, recollections.
Pool Culture
The slap of a noodle. A long whistle blast. Splashing and laughter. The sounds of a neighborhood pool are the soundtrack to a summer in Carrboro.
THE EATER: A Guide to Eating
Mind over Mater; Core Sound

