Il Palio chef Adam Rose prepares food for the hungry crowd at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s ninth annual chefs event on Saturday. For the event, a group of chefs from eateries throughout the area provided market goers with a free taste of what can be prepared using local ingredients. Photo by Alicia Stemper
Chapel Hill could ban phoning while driving
In a move that could lead to a ban on cell phone use while driving in Chapel Hill, the Chapel Hill Town Council voted 6-2 to draft a local ordinance of such a regulation for consideration.
Board mulls anti-lingering ordinance
In a discussion regarding Carrboro’s controversial anti-lingering ordinance, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday struggled to find a solution to issues surrounding the ordinance and the problems that led to its creation.
Budget cuts take further toll on mental health system
These are especially trying days for North Carolinians living with mental illness – particularly those without the means to pay for much-needed services – and for those who provide these services.
FLORA: Sometimes native vines seem invasive
When asked by a Flora reader some weeks ago why I did not focus on vines, I didn’t realize that my response would be to become as compulsively focused as I have been lately.
Retail could replace Lloyd Farms
Roy Lloyd Farm covers 40 acres and encompasses large ponds, beautiful old trees and sprawling pastures.
Jaguars post decisive victory over Wildcats
Photos from the game
Despite errors, Heels win with talent
If Carolina defeats Virginia on Saturday, the mistake-riddled 24-22 victory against Rutgers will serve more as a testament to the Tar Heels’ depth of talent than to the preponderance of errors in a the game.
Phil Blank, September 15, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
Just Down the Road in Shangri-La
I have the best job in the world in the summer when I hit North Carolina’s backroads that take me to the state’s many community newspapers.
Fire departments voice concern over dysfunctional system
If you live more than 6 miles away from a fire department, your insurance rates are significantly higher than if you were to live within a 6-mile radius of a department.
Hybrid classes defy school board decision
Hybrid cars might be a current trend in the automotive industry, but according to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, hybrid classes are a trend that shouldn’t exist.
BIG CITY: The aftermath, Part 2
Kirk Ross
The phone rang one night just a little later than usual.
Ecology, community and desire
During a recent discussion of environmental politics in Carrboro, a friend directed me to a video of a conversation between Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh and environmental activist and Right Livelihood Award-winner David Suzuki.
LETTER: Development raises concerns
As a citizen of Carrboro, I’m concerned about the plans to build grocery and retail stores on what is now the Roy Lloyd farm – the swath of land directly across Carrboro Plaza on N.C. 54.