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Author: Taylor Sisk

Daphne Athas asks, ‘Is this a myth?’

Posted on September 1, 2011January 18, 2016 by Taylor Sisk

By Taylor Sisk
I’m bucking journalistic convention here. I’m insinuating myself into the narrative. I’m using the first-person singular. Daphne Athas inspired me.

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County declines proposed Carrboro library site

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

While declining to pursue the 2.79-acre property at 210 Hillsborough Road, the commissioners reaffirmed their commitment to finding a site for a library branch in the southwest area of the county.

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Earthquake of ’11: no damage, queasy feeling

Posted on August 25, 2011August 25, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

A rumble was afoot at 1:52 p.m., with Carrborites reporting a rush of wind, rattling glass and slightly queasy stomachs, but no aftereffects.

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Fired Chapel Hill sanitation worker files suit

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Kerry Bigelow, one of two fired Town of Chapel Hill Public Works employees, now known as the “Sanitation Two,” has filed a suit against the town.

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County must now deal with state budget cuts

Posted on August 11, 2011August 11, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Cuts made to the recently passed state budget to close a nearly $2.5 billion shortfall will take a toll on Orange County residents.

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County to offer quarter-cent sales-tax education

Posted on August 11, 2011August 11, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Over the next few months, the Orange County manager’s office will conduct a campaign to educate voters on a proposed additional quarter-cent sales tax.

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State in violation of ADA, feds say

Posted on August 4, 2011December 15, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

The U.S. Department of Justice has told the state of North Carolina that its failure to make community-based accommodation for people living with mental illness is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Strayhorn House in need of repairs

Posted on July 28, 2011July 28, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill has entered into the next stage of its efforts to restore the historic Strayhorn House, located at 109 Jones Ferry Road.

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Schools improved, but not enough, scores say

Posted on July 28, 2011July 28, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Results of state testing released last week reveal that students in CHCC Schools showed general improvement this past year, but that with rising federal standards, much improvement is required to meet expectations.

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Final filings round out local fields

Posted on July 21, 2011July 22, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

The deadline to file to run in the November election passed on Friday, with four additional candidates throwing their hats in the ring.

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Chatham human relations board resigns

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

All members of Chatham County’s voluntary human relations commission resigned in protest Monday night.

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School board race heats up

Posted on July 14, 2011July 14, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Four more candidates have filed to fill five seats on the seven-member Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.

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Carrboro Creative Coworking to close its doors

Posted on July 14, 2011July 14, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Carrboro Creative Coworking will close its doors at the end of September, founder and owner Brian Russell announced on Tuesday.

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School board race kicks off

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

Incumbents Jamezetta Bedford and Mia Burroughs and challenger James Barrett have announced their intentions to run for the CHCCS Board of Education.

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Miller named ArtsCenter director

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Taylor Sisk

In a double shot of adrenaline for The ArtsCenter, Jay Miller has been named interim director, and on Tuesday Miller announced that the center has received verbal confirmation of a $100,000 grant …

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