by Catherine Rierson Staff Writer More than two dozen commuters have returned to area park and ride lots to discover that their vehicles no longer had a catalytic converter. According to UNC police spokesperson Randy Young, in the last week of June, 13 catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles at the Friday Center park and…
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Tents of Hope
The United Church of Chapel Hill will host Tim Nonn, national coordinator of Tents of Hope, an advocacy movement for the people of Darfur. Nonn will give a sermon, themed “We are All Connected,†on July 27 at 8:45 and 11 a.m. The United Church of Chapel Hill has a Tent of Hope on its…
News Brief: Green sneaks
Although it’s probably not without pinched noses, even the kids at UNC’s Carolina Kids Camp are going green—they’re recycling used athletic shoes. The camp theme, “Carolina Goes Green,†is teaching children ages 6-12 about recycling and other environmentally-sound practices. As part of the green theme, the children are collecting used athletic shoes to donate to…
News Brief: County library head retires
Orange County Library director Brenda Stephens has announced she will retire from her position on Nov. 1. Stephens began her library career in Orange County more than 30 years ago, driving the bookmobile. She has served as library director since 1993, when the library system moved under Orange County government. In addition, Stephens has served…
News Brief: Blood donors needed
The American Red Cross says that blood inventory levels are low that it can not meet the demands of local hospitals. It is calling for immediate donations, particularly of O and A blood types. The blood drive schedule for the remainder of July is as follows:
News Brief: Schools win grant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools recently received a 2008 Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant totaling more than $800,000 from the United States Department of Education. The grant will be awarded over three years, and is intended to strengthen the district’s physical education and activity programs.
Health-care costs for disabled children vary by state
UNC News Services The size of the financial burden on families with disabled children largely depends on which state they live in, according to a new study conducted by the schools of social work at UNC Chapel Hill and Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. According to researchers, parents in states with higher average incomes…
Accident takes life of teen
by Catherine Rierson Staff Writer Lilli Manis just graduated from Chapel Hill High School in June and was going to be a freshman at Earlham College, in Richmond, Ind. An artist, writer, avid film fan and musician captivated by Japanese culture, she planned on majoring in art and Asian studies.
Mark Dorosin’s Trivia from Hell
This week’s hint: missing or kidnapped. 1. What American bandleader’s plane went missing over the English Channel in 1944 and was never recovered? 2. What American author of The Devil’s Dictionary and The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge disappeared in Mexico 1914? 3. What was the last known location of Edward V of England and…
Noticia en breve: “Los Rayadosâ€
El Club de Futbol Monterrey “los rayados†de México participe en un partido amistoso con los CarolinaRailhawks este domingo, el 20 de julio a las 1600h en WakeMed Soccer Park en Cary. Entrada $10-50. Comprar billeten: 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511 lunes a viernes, 1000-1800h, fin de semana,1000-1400h o llame al Ticketmaster 834-4000…
Noticia en breve: Aniversario de Weaver Street
La cooperativa celebre su vigésimo aniversario. Participe en la celebración y crear su propia marioneta después de ver el show de marionetas. Comparte pastel con los empleados y otros clientes mientras escuchen a la música marimba. Actividades empiezan a las 1430h. El sábado, 19 de julio, 1430-1730h. Weaver Street Market en Southern Village. 716 Market…
Community Calendar: 07/17/08
Special Events Locally Grown — July 25, Chapel Hill hosts a downtown event highlighting local food, crafts and music from 8-10:30pm. Computer classes — free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, through Aug. 6, 7pm Century Center 918-7387 cybrary@co.orange.nc.us
Community Briefs: Coaches needed
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting volunteer coach applications for youth baseball and basketball programs. For information and an application, call 918-7364.
Community Brief: Youth leagues
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring and co-sponsoring a number of sports opportunities for kids. Classes and leagues involve: The Mini-kickers Soccer Camp, July 21-24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. $35. Half Day Soccer Camp, July 21-24 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-12. $95. Soccer C.L.A.S.S. (Children Learning Athletic Sports…
Community Brief: Church lectures
The Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist, will present its 2008 Straley lecture series on Sundays in July and through August 10. The lectures start at noon with a lunch and end by 1:30 p.m. To register for childcare or for more information call 929-5983 or 942-5735. Speakers are members of the church that…
