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Author: Staff

FROM THE EDITOR

Posted on May 20, 2010May 20, 2010 by Staff

Wake’s problems – and ours; Claiming the streets; Kudos

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An exclusionary principle

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Staff

Charged to figure out how to transform our vulnerable suburban community into a genuinely resilient urban one, the Chapel Hill Community Sustainability Visioning Task Force suspended its important work in mid-April (“Sustainability panel is at a crossroads,” 4/15/10), primarily due to concerns about “carrying capacity.”

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The budget of low expectations

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Staff

The Senate is still on track to pass a budget this week that overall seems to meet the low expectations for it, with more cuts to human services and education, as lawmakers rush to complete their work and get home to campaign in the most volatile political climate in years.

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Letter: Smith Level plan can work

Posted on May 20, 2010May 20, 2010 by Staff

Smith Level Road is a primary artery for Carrboro, but the lack of sidewalks or even wide shoulders makes it a menace for pedestrians and cyclists. The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new plan that would change the road considerably.

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Letter: Wonderful event

Posted on May 20, 2010May 20, 2010 by Staff

“This place is amazing!” That’s the universal reaction from the 300 guests who enjoyed the Uncommon Garden Tour on Saturday, May 1.

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Obituary: Virginia Julian

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Staff
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Sandwhich moves

Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 by Staff

Chapel Hill restaurant Sandwhich has moved to 407 West Franklin St.

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Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 by Staff

PHOTO BY DAN SEARS, UNC NEWS SERVICES. Graduates hold signs thanking their mothers during the 2010 UNC commencement last Sunday.

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Town budgets tap savings, hold line on taxes

Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 by Staff

Town Manager Roger Stancil released his proposed 2010-11 budget on Monday, noting that a hefty fund balance and savings built up after another year of belt tightening would help the town move ahead on some initiatives while avoiding a tax increase.

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OWASA warns council of rate increase

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

In a report presented at Monday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, OWASA warned the council that its next budget will require a 9.25 percent rate increase. OWASA will begin public hearings about its budget on May 27.

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Ike Andrews, statesman, dies at 84

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Former U.S. Congressman Ike Andrews, who served six terms as the representative from North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, died Monday in an assisted-living facility at the age of 84.

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Truck Bucks rolling

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

The signs are everywhere. Everywhere at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market that is.

That’s where the Truck Bucks logo is on display at 47 stands nestled alongside cheeses, flowers, vegetables and just about everything else the market has on hand.

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Bigleaf again

Posted on May 13, 2010August 11, 2010 by Staff

I described bigleaf Magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla, last year (Flora, 7/16/09). The large leaves, arranged umbrella-like at the ends of the branches, create a tropical feeling in the forest landscape.

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Alumni association awards distinguished service medals

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

The UNC General Alumni Association honored a key administrator and three alumni last Saturday for outstanding service to the university and the association.

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One forgotten area of reform

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

It will be impossible for state lawmakers to ignore the calls for tougher ethics reforms when the General Assembly summer session convenes at noon Wednesday. Gov. Beverly Perdue has proposed a package of reforms that are worth considering, though they don’t go far enough.

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