CHS golf Northwood High School hosted Chapel Hill and Carrboro high schools at the Preserve Golf Club Thursday for the first men’s match of the season. Carrboro’s only senior, Rich Leeper, led the team to a narrow victory with a one over par 37. He was assisted by sophomore Neel Patel, who fired a 40;…
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Board reviews town’s banking services
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to consider a bank’s involvement in the community and available support for local businesses when determining where to deposit the town’s assets. Board members said they would like to encourage banks to treat local businesses fairly and provide them with support,…
Obituary: Ellen Marie Caston
Mrs. Ellen Marie Caston, 68, died on Saturday, Feb. 28 as a result of a car accident in the vicinity of Pittsboro. She was a wonderful person who made this world a much better place because of what she brought to it. So many lives were better because she touched them along the way. As…
Conservative group, ICE supporters clash in Chatham
By Taylor Sisk Staff writer The dais at Captain John’s Dockside Fish and Crab House was arranged last Thursday evening for a debate – a forum, in broad terms, on immigration, education, crime and the budget. On one side sat Hal Winters, representing the Chatham Conservative Voice, a citizens’ advocacy group, and Brian Bock of…
Board limits campaign contributions
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to limit campaign contributions to $250 for candidates for town elected offices. According to the ordinance, anyone accepting a contribution from an individual for more than $250 would be fined the amount in excess of $250. Exceptions to the ordinance include…
Obituary: Ruth Alfva Richard
Ruth Alfva Richard, 95, of Carrboro, NC, died at UNC Hospitals on February 2, 2009, with her two daughters by her side. “Richie†was born in Newport, RI, on September 22, 1913, to Oscar and Alberta Pettersson Eklund, natives of Sweden. After her father’s death, Richie and her sister, the late Aina Beresford, were adopted…
‘We can’t all be stars, but we can all twinkle’
By Valarie Schwartz Many social contacts this year have been made while saying goodbye to a beloved community member. At all such gatherings that I’ve attended, the deceased were blessedly ready to go, having lived long, fruitful lives, giving more of themselves to others than most of us ever consider providing outside our families. Though…
Online policy reconsidered
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools school board will consider revising its staff policies to include the use of personal websites, online social networks and other forms of online materials or communications. District officials say the policy should include a statement on the use of online communications because of the increasing popularity of social networking websites…
Call for centennial committee
Carrboro resident Richard Taylor asked the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday for the town’s support in creating the Carrboro Centennial Commission. Taylor proposed a citizen volunteer committee that would plan the celebration of Carrboro’s 100th birthday, March 3, 2011. Board members said they supported Taylor’s request, but referred the item to staff in order…
Rabid skunk found in Hillsborough
A skunk found in Hillsborough tested positive for rabies recently at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The skunk was submitted after a resident reported that two household dogs had been exposed to the skunk. The dogs were not vaccinated against rabies and were euthanized. Animals exposed to rabies that have not been vaccinated must…
Scroggs family donates to school
The Scroggs family has made a $10,000 donation to Scroggs Elementary School to honor the school’s namesake, Mary A. Scroggs. The gift is unrestricted and can be used as the principal and school see fit. Scroggs served on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education from 1961 until 1977 and is known for her work toward…
Police want assault info
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking information about a possible assault on West Franklin Street late Feb. 20 or early Feb. 21. According to police, a 26-year-old white male received a blow to the head that resulted in a fractured skull. The victim has said he remembers playing pool in a local bar but…
Scroggs named CHHS interim principal
Steve Scroggs, former assistant superintendent for support services for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, has been appointed as interim principal of Chapel Hill High School. Scroggs replaces Jacqueline Boyd Ellis who announced earlier this year that she was leaving Chapel Hill High to work in administration for Durham Public Schools. Ellis will work collaboratively with Scroggs…
Cornucopia House raises record amount
Close to 500 people attended the 10th annual “A Chocolate Affaire†auction and fundraiser hosted by Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center. The Feb. 8 event raised nearly $60,000 to help provide free services for cancer patients, including yoga classes, massage therapy, educational forums and lending libraries. The money raised set a record in fundraising. This…
Art applications open
The Orange County Arts Commission and Friends of the Orange County Public Library are requesting applications to create public artwork for the Orange County Public Library, to be located in historic downtown Hillsborough. The art will be located in a 13-by-40-foot space on the northeast side of the main entrance to the library facing Margaret…