Scroggs Elementary will host a parent and educator workshop titled “Transforming the Difficult Child†on Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school’s multipurpose room.
Chapel Hill High student featured in magazine
Chapel Hill High School senior Kristen Powers is featured in this month’s issue of Family Circle magazine.
Education workshop in Chapel Hill
From Oct. 24-27, more than 700 teachers came together in Chapel Hill to discuss meaningful assessment in currently non-tested grades and subjects.
CHHS cross-country alumni event
The seventh annual Chapel Hill High School XC Alumni 5k Run/Walk will be held at the Chapel Hill High track on Dec. 24 at 11 a.m.
CHCCS food-waste audits
For the second week in a row, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Sustainability Committee conducted a food-waste audit, this time at Phillips Middle School.
Great season, Jags!
The Carrboro High School men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss in triple overtime in the 2A State Finals against Salisbury on Saturday.
Henson evolves into a powerful force
Of all the things the Carolina basketball program has to be thankful for, John Henson’s growth, development and tenure as a player has to be near the top of the list.
Phil Blank, November 17, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
Sunset, moonrise, Damascus Church
Whenever I begin suffering from “nature deficit disorder,†I have only to slow down, ease off the gas pedal and observe.
FLORA: So many colors
Emerging from the forest interior last week, the afternoon sun was dazzling on the big tree ahead.
Questions linger after occupation
In the aftermath of an incident in which a group of some 70 people occupied the former Yates Motor Co building at 419 W. Franklin St., questions have been raised about these individuals’ connection with the Occupy Wall Street movement, and a broader dialogue has ensued about the aims of those in this community who identify with the movement.
Shelton Station decision postponed
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday postponed a decision on the proposed Shelton Station mixed-use development until January.
Chapel Hill mulls towing measures
Following pleas from residents to tighten regulations on towing companies, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday took a look at possible changes to the town’s towing ordinance.
Elementary 11 funds approved
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners gave staff the go ahead on Tuesday night to continue with the next steps in the funding and development of elementary school 11.
Town photo shoot for Lovetown on Friday
Carrboro is still in the running to become the setting for Lovetown USA, and producers are coming to town on Friday to see just what our little town is all about.







