by Kirk Ross
This is a family newspaper, so I’ll just say, What The Hey?
The new redistricting plans for the North Carolina House and Senate were released last week, and it turns out that Democratic Reps. Joe Hackney and Verla Insko live in the same newly drawn House district. Fancy that.
KidSCope meets mental health needs
By Linda Foxworth
As difficult as it is to imagine, children as young as 2 or 3 years old may have depression or anxiety.
Government and stewardship
By Dan Coleman
It is not often that a North Carolina city finds itself featured on the front page of the New York Times.
Letter: James Crow Jr. Esq.
With the extraordinary rise in income inequality in this country, it is no surprise that the worshippers of wealth would work to shrink the democratic franchise for poor people.
Letter: Does a library expansion make sense?
As a taxpayer in both Chapel Hill and Orange County, and as a lifelong supporter of library funding, I now find that I strongly oppose following through with current library expansion plans at the town and county levels.
Obituary: Leif-Wynn Martin Rego
Leif Rego, 33, died at Duke Hospital on July 18, 2011, amidst an outpouring of love and music from his family and friends. To the lover of life, the friend, the brother, the son, the musical soul, the teacher and the guardian and transmitter of positive energy … “Todo Chevere.†We loved him from Chapel Hill…
Progress delayed, not halted
By Eddy Landreth
Staff Writer
One thing I loved about McDonald from the start was his honesty. He was willing to say he felt confused and frustrated as a freshman.
Robert Harman memorial
A memorial for Robert Harman will be held Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at Open Eye Café.
The memorial is a “tribute to the acts of kindness from the Carrboro community that transformed the life of Robert Harman into a small-town miracle.â€
Orange County bike routes get signs
The N.C. Department of Transportation is installing signs for bicycle-friendly routes across Orange County.
Stewart closes out tenure as town manager
One of the things that’s immediately apparent about Steve Stewart is his modesty.
When asked about his accomplishments, the retiring town manager gives much credit to those he works with.
Emerging Artists Grants info session
The Durham Arts Council will hold an information session regarding the Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants on July 25 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Chapel Hill Public Library.
Haw River Watch event Saturday
Haw River Watch Project Coordinator Cynthia Crossen will demonstrate Haw River watch monitoring on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Stakeholders look toward day-laborer center
As one group of residents fights Carrboro’s anti-lingering ordinance, another is looking toward a solution that could resolve the issues surrounding the law – a day-laborer center.
Chatham student to attend Young Democrats Leadership Academy
Blaike Bibbs, president of the Chatham County and Chapel Hill Teen Democrats, is the first North Carolina student selected to attend the Young Democrats of America High School Leadership Academy.
Community ponders Johnny’s future
By Brooke Parker
“We want to see Johnny’s exactly how it was – a great place for the community,†said Carrboro resident Maureen Berner.