Attorney Bob Saunders is recognized in the Best Lawyers of America 2008, a peer-review publication for the legal profession which names the best practicing lawyers based on a vote by other lawyers. Saunders is a partner at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP and is recognized for his work in nonprofit and charities law….
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News Brief: Business of the year nomination
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Business of the Year (Small, Mid-size, and Large categories) and the Business Newcomer of the Year awards. Nominations should be emailed to Tracy Hager at thager@carolinachamber.org. Nominations should not be longer than one page and must contain contact information for the nominee. Only…
Obituary – Joan Terry Wallace
Joan Terry Wallace of Chapel Hill died on December 20, 2007, at the Duke Hospice at Meadowlands. She was 80 years old. Joan was born in San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wallace. She is survived by two sons, William Wallace of Islip, N.Y., and Patrick Wallace of Chapel Hill….
Obituary – Ruby Tripp Vowell Seals
Ruby Mae Tripp Vowell Seals, 78, of the Brian Center died Thursday, December 20, 2007. She was retired from the VA Medical Center and was a member of Greystone Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Valinda V. Holloway and Deborah V. McLamb; son, Mike Vowell; and sister, Marie T. Duncan.
Obituary – Frances Gregory Hatfield
Frances G. Hatfield, age 90, passed away on December 28, 2007 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Beloved wife of the late Truman Hatfield Jr., Mrs. Hatfield was born on January 17, 1917 in Glenwood, Illinois. She lived in Glenwood, South Holland and Lansing, Illinois, except for the last year of her life when she lived…
Obituary – Ann Gregory Turner
Ann Gregory Turner, 51, of 1660 MLK, JR. BLVD, Chapel Hill died Sunday, December 30, 2007 at UNC Hospital. Surviving is her husband: Robert Lee Strowd, III ; brother: David C. Turner. Graveside service will be conducted at 1 pm Saturday, January 5, 2008 in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walker’s Funeral Home,…
Obituary – Eunice E. Hagy
Eunice E. Hagy, 82, of Durham died at her residence on Thursday, December 27, 2007. A loving mother and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Harold J. Hagy, and her son Lloyd Alan “Biff†Hagy . Mrs. Hagy is survived by her daughters, Linda Boothe of Raleigh and Carolyn…
Farmers’ market gets new manager
By Jack Carley Staff Writer The Carrboro Farmers’ Market, like the calendar year, is changing. This year the market opens all year ‘round, starting Saturday at 9 a.m. And market manager Sheila Neal is stepping down, yielding her position to not-quite newcomer Sarah Blacklin. Blacklin took up the job on Wednesday and is still settling…
Land & Table Brief: Vegan potluck
Vegan potluck dinners are held the third Saturday of each month (the next is January 19) at the Common House in the Solterra Co-housing Community. The address is 98 Solterra Lane in Durham. Attendees should bring a vegan dish containing no animal derived ingredients, not even whey or casein, to serve four times the number…
Land & Table Brief: Café shows
The General Store Café in Pittsboro will have live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month of January. The shows include a range of style but particularly emphasize jazz, blues and bluegrass from local musicians. Thursday shows are from 8-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday shows are from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The schedule for…
School reviews first semester
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer As Carrboro High School’s first semester draws to a close, administrators, teachers and students are taking a closer look at the school’s successes and at areas targeted for improvement. Carrboro High students finished their semester exams before winter break and the first semester ends January 18. According to Principal Jeff…
School Brief: City schools reopen
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will reopen their doors after the winter holiday on Monday, January 7.
School Brief: East Chapel Hill High tour
East Chapel Hill High School will conduct its annual tour and information session for private school students and their parents on January 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The school holds a tour for private school students because a large number of students in the area who attend private schools until eighth grade enter East…
School Brief: Financial aid night planned
Orange County Schools will hold a Financial Aid Night on January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Orange High School auditorium. Parents of students who are planning to apply for financial aid are encouraged to attend. Representatives from the College Foundation of North Carolina, Elon University, N.C. State University and the Durham Technical Community College…
For the Record: 01/03/08
Editor’s note: Last Tuesday was New Year’s Day, but for many it is also known as Freedom Day, marking the anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation on Jauary 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a…