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Obituary – Peter Chase Robinson

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Staff

The Reverend Peter Chase Robinson died Monday morning, the day after his 84th birthday at his home at the Forest at Duke in Durham. He was born in Mendham, NJ to The Rev’d Clayton Earle Bullis and Susan Jeanette (Chase) Robinson, and spent most of his growing up years in Cooleemee, NC. Peter was a…

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Eat local: Our friend the fig

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Staff

Chef Bill Smith of Crook’s Corner offers words of wisdom on figs. The local wild fig is called a turkey fig. They are easy to gather and are just now coming in. As the fruit ripens, it turns from green to brown, shedding the fuzz from its skin. It will soften and should come right…

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Land & Table Brief: River critters

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Staff

The Haw River Watch Project will host a “Finding River Critters” event on the Haw River in Saxapahaw Saturday. River Watch Project coordinator Cynthia Crossen will teach participants how to measure a stream’s water quality by identifying the number and type of water bugs and doing simple chemical tests.

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4th of July 2008

Posted on July 10, 2008July 28, 2008 by Staff

Story and photos by Jordan Timpy Rain may have dampened the fun at the Kenan Stadium fireworks display this Independence Day, but the sunny morning and afternoon were perfect for the all-day festivities at the annual Carrboro 4th of July Celebration.

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Water Watch: Wednesday, July 9th

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Staff

LAKE LEVELS University Lake: 0’ 7.75” below full Cane Creek Reservoir: 4’ 5.5” below full PRECIPITATION THIS MONTH Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant: .12” Cane Creek Reservoir: .02”

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Thorp takes the reins

Posted on July 6, 2008July 28, 2008 by Staff

Chancellor Holden Thorp had a hectic first few days on the job, huddling with faculty members, convening his inaugural meeting with the chancellor’s cabinet, having breakfast with student leaders and picking up the key to South Building from his predecessor. On Wednesday, his schedule took him off campus and onto Franklin Street for lunch with…

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Transparency in education

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Staff

Whether you check the box on the census form indicating you’ve done post-doc work or dropped out of high school and went into a trade, the importance of a good education for your children is a shared value in this community. Parents here are passionate about their kids’ education, which makes the schools a focal…

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Letters: Thorp and Moeser

Posted on July 6, 2008July 6, 2008 by Staff

Editor’s note: following are letters to the Carolina community from former Chancellor James Moeser and his successor, Holden Thorp. Out with the old Dear Members of the Carolina Faculty and Staff: As the curtain is about to close on my tenure as chancellor, one of my hardest tasks is to find a suitable way to…

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Jesse Helms dies at 86

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Staff

The Jesse Helms Center at Wingate College announced today that the former senator died in Raleigh at 1:15 a.m. Friday. Updates to follow.

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Residents await new James Street sidewalk

Posted on July 3, 2008July 6, 2008 by Staff

by Susan Dickson Staff Writer After nearly five years, construction could begin this fall on a James Street sidewalk that residents say is long overdue. George Seiz, director of Carrboro Public Works, said that despite delays and design challenges he hopes sidewalk construction will begin this fall, with completion of the project about six months…

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Carrboro High School parents want answers

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

by Susan Dickson Staff Writer Carrboro High School teachers and parents say they don’t understand Superintendent Neil Pedersen’s recent decision to replace Principal Jeff Thomas and that district administrators owe them more of an explanation. The district announced June 18 that Thomas has been reassigned to the district’s central office and that Rodney Trice, the…

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Kidzoom creativity exhibit

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

“Kidzoom: The Power of Creativity” will open on July 11 at Kidzu Children’s Museum. The exhibit uses creative work by local artists and crafters to teach children about the importance of creativity in everyday life. Admission is free on opening day and a grand opening takes place at 10 a.m. The exhibit includes three creation…

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Burrito bash benefit

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

The General Store Café in Pittsboro will host the Claws & Hooves Burrito Bash on July 15. The bash benefits the Carnivore Preservation Trust and the Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. A ticket gets you a burrito, chips and salsa, music by Regina Hexaphone and…

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July blood drives

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

The Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold several blood drives throughout the month of July. Dates include: • July 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the UNC Student Union Great Hall; • July 16, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in a bus in the parking lot behind UNC Hospitals off Manning Drive; • July…

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Platelets urgently needed

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

UNC Hospitals is urgently seeking platelet donors. Because of two patients in critical condition, platelets are in high demand. Donation typically takes about two and a half hours. Donors are usually given snacks and shown a movie. The donated platelet supply is then administered to patients with cancer, liver disease and transplanted organs; premature babies;…

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