On Sept. 19, the Fair Trial Initiative presented Greenville attorney Ernest “Buddy†Conner with its first J. Kirk Osborn Award, recognizing excellence in public service, mentoring and outstanding advocacy on behalf of indigent men and women. Osborn was the chair-elect of the Fair Trial Initiative’s board of directors at the time of his death in…
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News brief: Board approves development on N.C. 54
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit for two commercial buildings at 608 Highway 54 West. The request from Bud Matthews Service, Inc. would allow an upfit of an existing 3,200-square-foot building and the construction of an additional 3,000-square-foot prefab metal structure.
News brief: Lights out for curfew law
At the request of the town’s attorney and police chief, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen last week repealed its curfew law. Attorney Michael Brough asked that the rule be dropped after determining that the ordinance was flawed. Police Chief Carolyn Hutchison asked Brough to take a look at the law after reading about challenges to…
News brief: Rabid fox found in Orange County
A fox found in Orange County tested positive for rabies on Monday at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The fox was found dead in a Chapel Hill resident’s yard near Old N.C. 86 and New Hope Church Road last week. The resident could not rule out the possibility of contact between the fox and…
News brief: League to look at health care issues
On September 29, the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties will be sponsoring a public forum titled “Health Care for Everyone: How Do We Get There?†Learn about political obstacles to health reform, options in health care reform, legislative activities, how to advocate for reform and more. Featured speakers will be…
News brief: ArtsCenter to host forum on expansion
As it sets out on a capital campaign for a new facility, the ArtsCenter will host a community forum titled, “Expand Your Center…Come Dream with Us,†on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Feedback, fellowship and a discussion of the future are on tap. ArtsCenter staff will be on hand to share ideas,…
Coaches’ Reports: 9/27/07
Chapel Hill High Field Hockey (via Lew Borman) CHHS girls field hockey racked up another victory tonight. This time against the Mt. Tabor Spartans (Winston Salem.) Coached by Diego Caballero, the Lady Tigers won 2-0. Sophomore Alexis Hebert scored in the first half and senior Taylor Wahrenbrock knocked in a goal in the second half….
Car show this weekend to benefit historic Hillsborough speedway
By Emily Buehler Correspondent If you’ve never been walking on the Occoneechee-Orange Speedway, you’re not just missing out on a peaceful, shady walk through a quiet pine forest. You’re also missing a chunk of local history: The flat main trail, part of the original race track, passes by the concrete grandstand, where you can almost…
Species named after UNC Herbarium botanist
UNC News Services A new, rare species of Boneset or Thoroughwort (genus Eupatorium) has been discovered growing in Carolina bays and similar wet depressions in North and South Carolina. The distinctive Bay Boneset (Eupatorium paludicola) was described by botanist Richard LeBlond, an associate with the University of North Carolina Herbarium, in the botanical journal Rhodora…
CPT benifit
Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) will hold a Burrito Bash on October 2nd in partnership with the General Store Café in Pittsboro. Tickets will be sold at the door that evening. Tickets will be $15 and entitle the bearer to one of General Store Café’s burritos with chips and salsa. William Burton will be providing music…
Brief: Photo exhibit
Photographers Juan Pons and Mike Dunn will share their passion for nature with visitors to the Nature Art Gallery at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh from Oct. 5th through Nov. 25th in an exhibit: “Glimpses of Nature.†Nature-lovers can meet the photographers at a reception on Oct. 5th from 6 p.m.-9 p.m….
Brief: Garden workday
Gardeners are invited to join the Carrboro Community Garden Coalition for Saturday workdays in the community garden at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Rd., Carrboro. Learn, share or just enjoy the garden. Free. All welcome. Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact ccgc@riseup.net, 647-9633, or visit www.carrborogarden.org for more details.
Brief: Fearrington House recognized
Gourmet Magazine has recognized The Fearrington House as one of America’s Best Farm-To-Table Restaurants for Romantic and Special Occasion dining. The feature, in Gourmet’s October issue, highlights restaurants, hotels, and inns whose chefs are taking locally sourced ingredients in new and exciting directions.
Brief: Climate forum
On October 4, cities across the United States will convene dialogues to discuss global warming causes, impacts and solutions. Chapel Hill’s event is coordinated by the Town of Chapel Hill, the Foundation for a Sustainable Community of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives. The meeting is free…
Brief: Sustainability session
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Foundation for a Sustainable Community, the Institute for Sustainable Development and the Town of Chapel Hill to present the October Seminar, a business workshop on Sustainability. The workshop will take place at the Chapel Hill Public Library on October 4th from 12-4 p.m. Workshop topics…