In January of this year, I wrote a letter to the editor about my sadness that EZ Rider was limiting its same-day service to medical appointments.
LETTER: Marriage amendment would deny rights of citizenship
On May 8, 2012, the citizens of North Carolina will vote on an amendment to the state constitution titled the Defense of Marriage Act.
LETTER: Thanks, Carrboro voters
I’d like to thank the Carrboro voters for honoring me with another term in office on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.
LETTER: Say no to reality show
I say we vote Oprah off the Island.
LETTER: Congratulations, Hillsborough board
I want to embrace this opportunity to congratulate the Hillsborough municipal candidates!
Pre-Thanksgiving farmers’ market
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will host a special holiday market on Tuesday from 2 -5 p.m.
Chapel Hill Arbor Day
Chapel Hill will host its annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Support circles for the homeless
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness will host a Summit on Support Circles for Our Homeless on Friday.
Carrboro attorney honored
Carrboro attorney Jonathan Broun received the fifth J. Kirk Osborn Award.
OneMain Financial collecting food
For the entire month of November, the OneMain Financial branch in Carrboro will be collecting non-perishable food to help feed those in need.
Phil Blank, November 10, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
The little newspaper that could
To the folks who think all newspapers are dying, I have this response: Y’all really need to get out of town more often.
BIG CITY: A few hints
Kirk Ross
What if they held an off-year election and people showed up?
LETTER: Proposed Family Dollar would harm neighborhood
In our community, a sad development might take place unless we speak out now.
LETTER: Shelton Station project wrong for neighborhood
I understand that it is difficult to vote against a project. The applicant team sits before the board wanting approval. No one likes to disappoint an earnest applicant.


