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Author: Staff

Prime rate foreclosures surge in NC

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Rich Fowler Staff Writer Warmer weather may be on the horizon, but don’t expect that to translate into a hot housing market. Uncertainty about the economy is one reason the market is tepid. Another is that the number of foreclosures continues to be high and new data on the types of filings points to a…

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Town looks at lighting standards

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Staff

By Beth Mechum Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen held its public hearings for January Tuesday night at the Carrboro Town Hall. First up was a request to revise outdoor lighting standards. Shannon Brummett, a regional property manager with General Services Corp., was there to enquire about the light-pole regulation. He said he preferred…

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UNC Notes

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Frank Heath Heels halt skid, tame the ’pack The UNC men’s basketball Tar Heels received big-time contributions from nearly everyone who saw court time on Tuesday night at the RBC Center, bringing home a 77-63 victory over the N.C. State Wolfpack, and breaking a three-game losing streak. It was midway through the second half, though,…

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Déjà vu all over again

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

We’ve seen this movie before – just last year, in fact – the one where the towns of southern Orange and the board of county commissioners square off over library funding. Chapel Hill, whose library is open to all residents of Orange County, has long sought an increase in county support, which has fallen over…

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Caution: icy weekend ahead

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

This weekend, there’s a strong likelihood that snow and ice will fall from the sky. This usually leads to a town-wide demonstration of poor driving skills and a run on bread and milk. Please take your time, don’t slam on the brakes and if you go into a skid remember to turn in the direction…

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Getting our bearings toward making things better

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Sammy Slade After the failure of the U.N. Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, actions to resolve climate change in the U.S. are in reverse. Factors contributing to this lack of positive action include congress’ reluctance, before the mid-term elections, to engage in another battle, which is likely to be as drawn-out as the health care…

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Democracy or auction?

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Staff

Chris Fitzsimon Developer and prominent political fundraiser Lanny Wilson resigned from the State Board of Transportation Thursday, saying in a letter to Gov. Beverly Perdue that he wanted to “avoid any further unnecessary distractions” that would hurt Perdue’s efforts to reform the board.

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Why not both?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

I would think everyone who wants a solid and sustainable future for Carr-boro would support an expansion and diversification of the local economy. This discussion, in its latest incarnation, has state Sen. Ellie Kinnaird advocating for a Carrboro Costco and some local entrepreneurs and citizens decrying the desire for such a thing here.

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Valentine’s Day dance for kids

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Elementary Dance Education Academy, located in Saxapahaw, and Kat’s Ballroom Dance Classes, based in Orange County, are joining together to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an introduction to ballroom dancing for the younger set. The dance will take place Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Elementary Dance Education studio in the Saxapahaw Rivermill. A limited…

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Get early-bird registration for the Carrboro Duathlon

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Staff

Registration is open for the 2010 Carrboro Classic Duathlon on Saturday, April 3. Early-bird fee registration to save $25 ends Feb. 15. Early-bird fees are $40 for the Super Sprint Duathlon and $60 for the Long Course Duathlon. To register, visit sportoften.com/onlineRegistration/waiverTo.cfm?pEventId=5616

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Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Staff

The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America has announced that 414 young men earned their Eagle Scout Award in 2009. That is a 9 percent increase over 2008’s total of 380. Earning the rank of Eagle is scouting’s highest achievement. This year, Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100th anniversary and more…

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Flu vaccines still available

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Public Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu. H1N1 is still the predominant strain circulating in North Carolina but seasonal flu is emerging and usually lasts until late March. Free H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines are available five days a week through the Orange County Health Department. No appointment is necessary….

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Keep your parked cars safe

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

The Carrboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in reducing the number of vehicle break-ins, as there has been a recent uptick in the number of these crimes. Many of these thefts are from unlocked or unsecured vehicles with valuables in plain sight. The Carrboro Police Department offers these tips to help reduce…

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Chapel Hill Police Department seeks feedback

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

There will be four focus groups dedicated to citizens’ experiences with and thoughts on the Chapel Hill Police Department. Citizens are asked to attend and provide input. These community conversations will be Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chapel Hill Public Library; Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at…

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Community meeting on gang and gun violence

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Staff

Project SAFE Orange will host a community meeting concerning gang and gun violence on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at Central Recreation Center, 300 W. Tryon Road in Hillsborough. Organizers invite community members, social-service providers and anyone who can assist in the collaborative effort to reduce gun violence. Project SAFE Orange is part of…

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