After months and months, I finally got the kayak out on the water a couple weeks ago.
Adopt a planting bed
The Town of Carrboro Public Works Department has started an “Adopt-A-Planting-Bed†pilot program to create sustainable garden space.
Staying cool
As the high temperatures of the past week continue, Orange County would like to provide heat-survival tips and suggestions for enduring the heat.
Carrboro Film Festival call for submissions
Short films may be submitted for the Carrboro Film Festival until Sept. 30.
Tomato Day at the farmers’ market
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will hold their annual Tomato Day festival on July 14.
Carrboro United Methodist local-foods dinner
The Carrboro United Methodist Church will hold their third annual Celebration of Local Foods and Missions Dinner on July 14.
Durham Tech receives $100K
Durham Technical Community College has been selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation.
Master Gardener program
The Cooperative Extension Service of the Orange County Center is accepting applications for the Master Gardener program.
BIG CITY: Notes from a day off
Last night I watched a thunderstorm move across Pleasure Island.
LETTER: Workers let garden grow
A local crisis was averted on Thursday night, thanks to a crew of landscapers.
LETTER: Planning board work improved CH2020
Thank you for a thorough and accurate reporting of the discussion of the new 2020 comprehensive plan.
LETTER: Chatham County and its Tea Bag rulers
Earlier this year, Brian Bock ventured to untangle the “Occupation Problem†by converting its adherents to become constructive Tea Baggers.
Tar Heels shine on draft night
North Carolina enjoyed one more basketball victory after the Tar Heels’ 2011-12 season ended in an otherwise disappointing fashion.
CVS developers present new plans
Developers of a CVS project proposed for the corner of North Greensboro and Weaver streets have returned with three revised plans.
Carrboro, Chapel Hill call for death-penalty repeal
it’s not unusual for the municipalities in Orange County to be more forward-thinking than other towns in North Carolina.