A little more than a week after their removal, a group of controversial ads is back up on Chapel Hill Transit buses.
University to test emergency sirens
UNC will be testing its emergency sirens today (Thursday) between noon and 1 p.m.
Carolina North info meeting
On Monday, a public information meeting will be held to receive feedback on the UNC Carolina North annual report presented to the Town of Chapel Hill.
Convenience center improvements
Construction to improve the Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Center at Walnut Grove Church Road and N.C. 86 will begin Sept. 21.
Hillsborough disinfecting water
On Tuesday, the Town of Hillsborough began disinfecting public drinking water with chlorine, which may result in a slight chlorine odor and taste.
Enforcement targets underage drinkers
Twenty-nine people were charged with 43 offenses for alcohol violations during a “Back to School†law-enforcement campaign Aug. 18-25.
Fire insurance ratings reduce costs
Homeowners in the New Hope Fire District who live within five road miles of the New Hope Station #1 or Station #2 will see a reduced cost in their fire insurance.
Comment on transportation
The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is inviting all citizens to comment on future transportation.
“Mother May” Marshbanks, 1962
Old Chapel Hill High School grads, who, like me, remember “Mother May†for the strong, yet accessible and caring principal that she was.
House Calls, August 30, 2012
This week we respond to questions about bee pollen and medical billing.
Phil Blank, August 30, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
FLORA: A stroll in the garden
I am constantly surprised by the amazing succession of cool blooms, leaf shapes and plant forms.
BIG CITY: Test your downtown knowledge (answers)
Sorry about the tough quiz, folks. Not many passing grades among the few folks to send in their answers.
Favoring the jocks (just don’t get caught)
Those of us who have been in academe for a while are quite familiar with the favoritism afforded to university athletes, especially football players.
LETTER: Thankful for PORCH
We are writing in support of the PORCH Food for Families Program.