In a reflection of the state of the economy and hard times for small businesses, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen gave words of caution on Tuesday before approving a loan for Second Wind Juice Bar and Café.
Chapel Hill Library readies for move
In preparation for a Sept. 23 move to temporary quarters at University Mall, the Chapel Hill Public Library has made a few changes at its current location – and while the new digs will be smaller and only house the library for a short time period, patrons can expect to see a number of improvements there.
Food truck owners look to Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill could soon see food trucks within town limits. Food truck owners, town staff and other community members mulled just how the trucks could operate at a public forum on Monday at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Earthquake of ’11: no damage, queasy feeling
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.
Phil Blank, August 25, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
High School Football Scores
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Rugby in the Mud-luscious Spring of 1967
So I’m sitting on the Carolina Inn lawn listening to bluegrass when a gent about my age approaches.
One-stop early-voting sites
Orange County residents can vote early in the Nov. 8 election at one of four sites.
Chatham County seeks committee members
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for six vacant positions on the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Poets Council formed
The Town of Carrboro announces the formation of the Poets Council.
Hillsborough street resurfacing
The Town of Hillsborough will begin its annual asphalt resurfacing next week.
Program to commemorate landmark civil rights case
A 50th anniversary commemoration program will be held on Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center to recognize the Vickers v. Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools landmark civil rights case.
Meeting on proposed Boys and Girls Club
There will be a public forum Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pine Knolls Community Building at 107 Johnson St. to discuss a proposal to build a Boys and Girls Club facility on Johnson Street.
Peace and Justice ceremony
The Town of Chapel Hill will recognize unique individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to social justice at a Peace and Justice Celebration.
Public lecture on disaster co-location
Orange County Animal Services will host “Co-locating: Keeping People and Their Pets Together During a Disaster,†a lecture by Darshan Patel and Sarah Fallin, on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.