UNC researchers James Tsuruta and Paul Dayton have received a $100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support their research on the use of therapeutic ultrasound for male contraception.
Sheriff’s office investigating woman’s death at jail
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has launched an internal investigation into the death of a woman at the Orange County Jail shortly after her arrest on May 7.
BIZ BEAT
Support your local producers and purveyors; Easier parking; Greener car care; Agents certified; State holds stead
Curtis selected for Julliard program
Violinist Jennifer Curtis, a Chapel Hill native and 1996 Carolina Friends School graduate, has been selected for a two-year fellowship with The Academy, a collaboration of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
FROM THE EDITOR
Wake’s problems – and ours; Claiming the streets; Kudos
An exclusionary principle
Charged to figure out how to transform our vulnerable suburban community into a genuinely resilient urban one, the Chapel Hill Community Sustainability Visioning Task Force suspended its important work in mid-April (“Sustainability panel is at a crossroads,†4/15/10), primarily due to concerns about “carrying capacity.â€
The budget of low expectations
The Senate is still on track to pass a budget this week that overall seems to meet the low expectations for it, with more cuts to human services and education, as lawmakers rush to complete their work and get home to campaign in the most volatile political climate in years.
Letter: Smith Level plan can work
Smith Level Road is a primary artery for Carrboro, but the lack of sidewalks or even wide shoulders makes it a menace for pedestrians and cyclists. The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new plan that would change the road considerably.
Letter: Wonderful event
“This place is amazing!†That’s the universal reaction from the 300 guests who enjoyed the Uncommon Garden Tour on Saturday, May 1.
Obituary: Virginia Julian
Sandwhich moves
Chapel Hill restaurant Sandwhich has moved to 407 West Franklin St.
PHOTO BY DAN SEARS, UNC NEWS SERVICES. Graduates hold signs thanking their mothers during the 2010 UNC commencement last Sunday.
Town budgets tap savings, hold line on taxes
Town Manager Roger Stancil released his proposed 2010-11 budget on Monday, noting that a hefty fund balance and savings built up after another year of belt tightening would help the town move ahead on some initiatives while avoiding a tax increase.
Carrboro aims to maintain services, jobs and benefits
While acknowledging signs of an upturn in the economy, Carrboro Town Manager Steve Stewart presented his proposed 2010-11 budget at Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting at Town Hall as one that reflects the reality of lagging property tax and sales receipts.
OWASA warns council of rate increase
In a report presented at Monday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, OWASA warned the council that its next budget will require a 9.25 percent rate increase. OWASA will begin public hearings about its budget on May 27.



