A raccoon and a skunk found in Orange County last week tested positive for rabies at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The raccoon was found dead in a yard near Mill Creek Road and High Rock Road in Mebane after the resident discovered that one of his two dogs’ ears was bleeding. Although the…
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Chatham bans all outdoor watering
Chatham County is banning all outdoor watering with county-supplied water, including the use of drip irrigation. The ban is effective October 29. The upgraded restrictions apply primarily to northeastern county users served by Jordan Lake. Chatham users served by Siler City water follow seperate restrictions. The county’s restrictions do not apply to Cary’s water users…
Land & Table Brief: Farm conference
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association will hold its 22nd Sustainable Agriculture Conference from November 9-11. The weekend will include exhibits, farm tours, meals, social events and more. Ongoing events include a seed exchange and a silent auction. Workshops will address such topics as “How to start an organic farm†and “Weeds: Good, Bad and Invasive. 
Land & Table Brief: OWASA workshop
To help people learn more about water conservation using the principles and practices of Sustainable Landscaping, OWASA is sponsoring a series of public workshops. The last of the workshops will be held Tuesday. Sustainable Landscaping (Management): October 30 10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. The workshops will be in the Community Room on the lower floor…
Land & Table Brief: UNC Sustainability
UNC will hold a Campus Sustainability Day event on Friday, October 26 at the James M. Johnston Center in Graham Memorial, on Franklin Street. Attendees can expect refreshments and the opportunity to try out a Segway people mover. At 9 a.m., Chancellor James Moeser will be presented with this year’s campus sustainability report. At noon,…
Land & Table Brief: Drought workshop
Orange County will hold an informational workshop entitled “Dealing with the Drought†for well water users in rural areas tonight (Thursday) at 7. Speakers will present an update and forecast on the drought situation, information about wells and water production in Piedmont North Carolina geology, how to use sustainable landscaping practices and other basic tips…
Land & Table Brief: Market hours shift
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will open an hour later for the rest of the season due to the cold. The market will now open at 8 a.m. instead of 7. The change is effective Saturday, November 3rd. This week’s market (October 27) will still open at 7.
Community Brief: Wine fundraiser
The Dispute Settlement Center is hosting a wine tasting at The Franklin Hotel on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants may sample 20 fine wines selected by A Southern Season complemented by hors d’oeuvres donated by various local restaurants. Tickets are $30 each or $50 for two and can be purchased…
Community Brief: Anti-execution awards
People of Faith Against the Death Penalty next week will present awards to the United Church of Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill resident David Work for their efforts to abolish the death penalty. Work will receive the group’s community service award, while United Church will received the faith in action award at the organization’s banquet…
Community Brief: Rabies vaccine
Orange County Animal Services will offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough on Saturday. The clinics will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Animal Shelter on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill and at the Government Center Annex on South Cameron Street in Hillsborough.
Community Calendar: 10/25/07
Special Events “Meditations to Pacify & Clear the Mind†– Half day meditation retreat. Gen Kelsang Tilopa guides participants in meditations that make the mind free from day to day distractions & concerns. Sat, Oct 27, 10am-1pm. $30. Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center, 605 W Main St, Ste 206, Carrboro. 967-1861, meditationinchapelhill.org. Southern Ice – Acclaimed…
The Working Man
By Lee Smith Writer Lee Smith celebrated the life of her son, the late Josh Seay, when she addressed the Caramore Community and friends at their Client Achievement Celebration last year. She spoke of Josh’s debilitating mental illness and early attempts to find stability. The support of his family and professionals and his participation in…
Exile on Jones Street: 10/25/07
By Kirk Ross Deal with it The question is no longer whether the state can deal with a gay candidate running for high federal office. Jim Neal, who announced his run for Senate last month, spent an hour last weekend on BlueNC answering questions about policy, politics and the Senate race. He also plainly and…
For the Record: 10/25/07
The Governor’s challenge —and yours This may come as a surprise, but elsewhere in this country there are large metropolitan areas existing in relatively arid climates that are not witnessing an almost daily chiding from elected officials, columnists and community leaders about their squanderous use of water. Here, though, we are experiencing said chiding and…
McDougle PTA raises cash with first ever Fall Festival
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The McDougle Elementary PTA is trying a little something different to raise money this year, with the first annual McDougle Fall Festival. The festival – a fundraiser for the McDougle Elementary PTA – will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and will offer a wide range of…