Come summer I have the best gig in the world.
Phil Blank, July 26, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
House Calls, July 26, 2012
This week we respond to questions about prostates and Coumadin.
Carrboro-born business ‘spreads the word’
David Iberkleid believes in the power of information – so much so that he helps bring all sorts of information to 72,000 Spanish-speaking people every day.
FLORA: They have stories to tell
I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t reflect on Weaver Street Market staff member Teresa Hutson’s response in February.
Storm wreaks havoc downtown
A strong storm swept through Orange County on Tuesday afternoon, downing trees and knocking out power for homes across the county.
BIG CITY: The downtown limits
The vitality and the buildup of Chapel Hill’s downtown has been driven by the fortunes of the university and economic trends of the region.
A few answers on fracking
Last week I received an inquiry from a reader about fracking. I am sharing our staff’s answers.
LETTER: Carrboro doesn’t need CVS
As an ex-professor who spends a great deal of time enjoying downtown Carrboro, I venture to add one more perspective.
Tomato Fest
On Saturday, the Eno River Farmers Market will hold Tomato Fest.
Back-to-school drive
Communities in Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) is working with Chatham County Together! and Walmart to collect school supplies.
Staples gives $15,000 to schools
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation announced that it has received a $15,000 grant from Staples Foundation.
Mental health volunteers
Chatham County’s commissioners will appoint three people to a mental health advisory board that will serve Chatham, Orange and Person counties.Â
Individuals turn to team
The Tar Heels mean it when they are discussing working harder in 2012 versus previous seasons.
Family Dollar proposal denied
The Carrboro Board of Adjustment in June voted to deny a variance needed for a Family Dollar store proposed for a one-acre parcel.