While residents here are slowly dropping their guard now that the threat appears to be passing, emergency management officials in Orange County are continuing with preparations to handle any emergency the rest of the season throws at them.
Here’s to ‘the strength and esprit de corps’
For some of us, the approach of Labor Day is somewhat depressing, signaling the end of the heretofore seemingly endless lazy days of summer, filled with rivers and rope swings, front-porch beers, evening ice cream and days by the Carolina coast.
UNC abortion coverage sparks controversy
Following complaints by a national anti-abortion organization, the UNC system last month began allowing students enrolled in the student health plan to opt out of an elective abortion benefit.
A beautiful day in Heritage Hills
Charles House dedicates new neighborhood home for six.
Time for another Suffrage Parade
This month marks the 90th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States and it’s looking more and more like time for another Suffrage Parade.
In appreciation
Thank you for publishing the story of Ko Htoo in last Thursday’s Carrboro Citizen (8/26). The Friends of the Carrboro Branch Library wanted to honor the memory of former board member Mary Frances Eldridge with a scholarship in her name. Ko’s story of his journey from Thai refugee camps to Carrboro in 2004 was one of courage, inspiration and faith, values that Ms. Eldridge would have championed.
Aldermen close to clerk decision
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met briefly Tuesday night in closed session to interview finalists for town clerk. The board did not reach a final decision, but is expected to decide before the end of the month.
Labor Day closings
Offices for the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill will be closed and Chapel Hill Transit will not operate Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Other closings and schedule modifications are: • There will be no residential garbage collection in Chapel Hill. Monday routes will be collected Wednesday; • There will be no garbage collection…
OWASA smoke tests
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority continues smoke testing of sewer lines this week. The utility plans to finish up on Friday pumping non-toxic white smoke through the systems along Windsor Circle, Weaver Dairy Road, Severin Street, Bradley Road Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Mount Bolus Road, Markham Drive, Longleaf Drive, Homestead Road, Cedar Hills…
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood
The Red Cross has issued an urgent request for blood donations. The organization is trying to rebuild blood supplies drawn down in the summer months. For information on how to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RedCross
Community writing competition
The Town of Chapel Hill’s Justice in Action Committee invites entries in the community writing competition “How I helped build a community bridge.†The competition is part of the committee’s program on “Healing the Wounds of Racism in Chapel Hill.†The submission deadline is Oct. 1. Residents are invited to write a short monologue, story,…
River Watch training
The Haw River Assembly will sponsor a Haw River Watch Project event on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The project focuses on stream-side training on river monitoring for water quality on the Haw River in Bynum, and the event is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring waterproof boots or water…
Arts Commission open house
The Orange County Arts Commission will host an open house to celebrate its new home at the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau at 501 W. Franklin St. on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and attendees will get a chance to see the Visitors Center’s new art display. Parking will be…
Lakes to be open for holiday
University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir will be open for fishing, boating and other recreation from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. The Cane Creek Reservoir will also be open for recreation from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. University Lake will be open Friday through Sunday in accord with the…
Tub raffle
Orange County Animal Services will hold a raffle on Sept. 15 to raise funds for a much-needed grooming tub that will allow volunteers and staff to provide baths to animals. Tickets are on sale for the raffle, dubbed Operation Clean, until Sept. 10. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five and are available at…