By Frank Heath Sports Columnist It can be difficult for fans of college basketball — especially around these parts, where the natural rivalries are so entrenched — to warm up to pro hoops and the NBA. But when the playoffs are in swing, as now, some among us can’t help but try. Of course it…
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Obituary – Richard Duncan Settle
Retired UNC-CH Professor, Richard Duncan Settle died May 11, 2007 of complications related to Alzheimer’s. Richard was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on April 27, 1932 to the late Nellie and Russell Settle. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University in 1953, Richard served three years in Germany during the Korean War as a…
Obituary – John Edward Threlfall, M.D.
John Edward Threlfall, M.D., 67, of Falls Church, VA, died of renal failure in May 8, 2007 in Durham, NC. Dr. Threlfall was born in Lancaster, UK and was a BA graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and London Hospital Medical College, M.B., B Chir.
Obitutary – Tracy Lynn Carr Baldwin
Tracy Lynn Carr Baldwin, 38, of Chapel Hill died Saturday, May 12, 2007 at her home. Tracy was born in Columbia, SC, graduating from Irmo High School. She attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, NC in 1997, majoring in History. Since graduation Tracy worked in the Chapel Hill area in…
Deconstructing history one nail at a time
It is more likely an aid for pilots, but when workers removed the old roof, they thought they found a long-forgotten helipad. Above photo courtesy of Cabins, Cottages & Bungalows. Other photos by Kirk Ross By Kirk Ross Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — The façade still stands at the old Southern States building at 137 West…
GlassHalfFull drawing crowds
Since opening in March, GlassHalfFull has been a big draw. Photos by Kirk Ross By Susan Dickson Staff Writer If you’ve driven past the old Trading Post building on South Greensboro Street lately, you might notice that the resident antique shop is now somewhat smaller. What might draw you in, however, is the latest addition…
Economic Development director moves to Chatham
Dianne Reid, who has led Orange County’s economic development efforts since 1999, has agreed to take on the same role for Chatham County. Reid will serve as executive director of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. She will begin work in mid-June.
Business briefs: 5/10/07
Town names economic development officer Dwight Bassett, a former development manager for the City of Rock Hill, S.C., has been named Chapel Hill’s first economic development officer. His professional background includes positions as Old Town redevelopment manager for Rock Hill and downtown manager for the Downtown Statesville Development Corp. in Statesville. He also has held…
Carrboro Day 2007
Windy, Wild and Wonderful No denying it — Carrboro Day is for kids of all ages, and last Sunday’s breezy celebration was no different. Mostly that means the little ones, like 5-year-old Flora Arnsberger (above), who spent a little time making spin art…
Board offers few tweaks to budget
By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Whether the town should pay health care stipends or offer coverage to its part-time employees and how to set the fee structure for use of the Town Commons are two of the main sticking points in this year’s budget. The Carrboro Board of Aldermen ran through a short list of…
Chapel Hill looking at 2-cent hike
By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Noting that the town’s debt service increases are not keeping pace with revenue growth, Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil is asking the Town Council to shift $3.8 million from the town’s reserve fund and raise the tax rate by 2 cents in order to make ends meet. The changes…
Six employees honored with Massey awards
UNC News Services The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill honored six employees with 2007 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards, one of the most coveted honors bestowed by the university, on Saturday, April 28. Recipients are Terry J. Bowers, an electronics technician with the Housing Support Department in Facilities Services, of Hillsborough; Carolyn…
Another blackberry winter
Close inspection will reveal the green ‘baby’ blackberry fruit in the center of the white petals. Photo by Ken Moore By Ken Moore It’s early May and the blackberry “brambles†are brightening field edges and roadsides with masses of pure white flowers. When these same blackberry flower-filled days and nights are really, really chilly, the…
Chatham, Orange study regional plans to deal with transportation issues
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer With Carolina North bearing down on Orange County and Chatham County’s population set to explode, transportation was a top concern for Orange and Chatham county commissioners at a joint meeting Tuesday night. Orange County Planning Director Craig Benedict cautioned that because many Chatham County residents are employed in Chapel Hill,…
Lands Legacy program wins national award
The Orange County Lands Legacy Program has received an Excellence in County Planning award. The National Association of County Planners last month recognized the program for outstanding achievement in protecting natural areas in a rapidly growing area. The county enacted a comprehensive program for the acquisition of priority natural and cultural resource lands in April…