Illustration by Phil Blank
Author: Staff
Don Shaw, 1965
A bright-eyed young professor, wearing plaid pants and a wide tie with a butterfly collar, examines the anonymous photographer coolly.
‘Tis the season – for the four-legged too!
Zakiya Cagle, 10, and Carlos Taylor, 8, and a warmly bundled Lola watch the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, held last Saturday in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Follow the link for more pictures of the parade.
FLORA: Gifting naturally
Accompanying the joy of the gift-giving season is often the stress of determining what to give.
Vivid testimony in Lovette trial
Testimony continued in the trial of the State of North Carolina v. Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr. this week, as expert witnesses were called to the stand, details about Carson’s last moments were told and the validity of testimony from Demario Atwater’s ex-girlfriend was questioned.
County takes action on EMS
In their last meeting of the year, the Orange County Board of Commissioners once again focused a majority of their discussion on the county’s Emergency Management Services, approving the creation of an emergency services workgroup to help remedy EMS issues.
Weaver Street paving today
The final asphalt surface for West Weaver Street is going to be laid today (Thursday).
Police investigate homicide
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a male victim found Sunday in his home and is seeking any information related to the incident.
Miller named Citizen of Year
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2011 Salute to Community Heroes at University Mall Tuesday night, honoring those who are committed to making the community a better place.
Winter break bus schedule
Chapel Hill Transit buses will begin to operate on their winter break schedule starting on Sunday, returning to their normal operating schedule on Jan. 9.
Closure on Airport Drive
Airport Drive was closed Wednesday at its intersection with Estes Drive Extension.
Obituary: Virginia Lahiff Hill
The funeral service for Virginia Lahiff Hill is set for Thursday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Zen Center.
Sixty-five years of leading a community
Upon first glance, it was business as usual at Chapel Hill’s First Baptist Church on Sunday morning.
Hillsborough giving away dirt
Hillsborough is looking for sites that can accept multiple loads of dirt, rock and sometimes broken asphalt and concrete.
Carrboro Farmers’ Market holds special holiday markets
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will host two special markets this week to celebrate the holiday season.






