The annual STEP Symposium titled, “Innovations in Supportive Housing,†on Saturday will feature experts from the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health who will share the latest information on supportive housing at both national and state levels.
Author: Staff
House Calls, April 12, 2012
This week we respond to questions about late diagnosis of cancer and treating hypertension with supplements.
Craft brewery comes to Carrboro
Increasingly in Carrboro, you will find a culture of artisan foods and gourmet gurus. Some of it is imported and some of it comes from the old mill town itself.
FLORA: Wild geraniums
Cool, moist interludes during this early warm spring provide optimal conditions for a lingering presence of our wildflowers.
A century of farming tradition
From UNC to Hillsborough’s place in the revolutionary and civil wars, there is a rich sense of history and tradition in Orange County.
Celebrate Earth Day throughout April
Although Earth Day is still 10 days away, you don’t have to wait until April 22 to celebrate in our community.
Phil Blank, April 12, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
VOTE
One-stop early voting for the May 8 primary election begins on April 19 and runs through May 5 at 1 p.m.
Bailey murder trial begins
Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the trial of Brian Gregory Minton for the murder of 20-year-old Chapel Hill resident Josh Bailey.
Transit public hearing
The second public hearing on the Orange County Transit Plan will be held Tuesday at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill.
Police investigating multiple vehicle thefts
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating 12 stolen vehicle reports received since the beginning of 2012.
Historic church moving to Chapel Hill
A historic church located in Germanton, N.C., is moving to Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.
U and NU bus routes detoured
Due to the closure of Stadium Drive from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, the U and NU bus routes will be detoured.
Strowd Roses awards $100k to nonprofits
The Strowd Roses Foundation awarded $104,775 in grants during the month of March to nonprofit groups including the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundations, Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool, Habitat for Humanity, Hidden Voices, TABLE Ministries, Ronald McDonald House, Community Empowerment Fund and 15 other organizations.
Low-cost rabies vaccinations
Orange County’s Animal Services Department will hold a $10 rabies vaccination clinic on April 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Animal Services Center in Chapel Hill at 1601 Eubanks Road.



