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Ike Andrews, statesman, dies at 84

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Former U.S. Congressman Ike Andrews, who served six terms as the representative from North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, died Monday in an assisted-living facility at the age of 84.

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Truck Bucks rolling

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

The signs are everywhere. Everywhere at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market that is.

That’s where the Truck Bucks logo is on display at 47 stands nestled alongside cheeses, flowers, vegetables and just about everything else the market has on hand.

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County establishes capital reserve fund, holds off on closing projects

Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 by Susan Dickson

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to establish a capital reserve fund for future county projects, but hesitated on closing out capital projects that have had limited activity in order to use those funds for other projects.

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Bigleaf again

Posted on May 13, 2010August 11, 2010 by Staff

I described bigleaf Magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla, last year (Flora, 7/16/09). The large leaves, arranged umbrella-like at the ends of the branches, create a tropical feeling in the forest landscape.

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Two to challenge Chatham commissioners in November

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Taylor Sisk

Brian Bock and Walter Petty won Republican primaries for seats on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and will now face incumbents in the November general election.

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Alumni association awards distinguished service medals

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

The UNC General Alumni Association honored a key administrator and three alumni last Saturday for outstanding service to the university and the association.

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One forgotten area of reform

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

It will be impossible for state lawmakers to ignore the calls for tougher ethics reforms when the General Assembly summer session convenes at noon Wednesday. Gov. Beverly Perdue has proposed a package of reforms that are worth considering, though they don’t go far enough.

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The need to better regulate homeowner associations

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

If you purchase a new home, there is a high likelihood that you are joining a community governed by some sort of community association, such as a homeowner association or condo association.

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Demanding better immigration solutions

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General released a report at the end of March detailing the failings of the so-called 287(g) program – the program that allows local law-enforcement agencies to partner with the federal government to enforce immigration laws. The report raises several important questions about the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.

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Find a Voice

Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 by Staff

The following is excerpted from John Grisham’s 2010 UNC commencement address, delivered last Sunday. Students of creative writing are constantly urged, find the voice, find the voice in which to tell the story, and to do so they are taught to try different techniques, different narrations, different points of view – all in an effort…

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Thanks to the voters

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Thank you to the voters of Orange County for their gratifying support in the recent Democratic primary for county commissioner at-large. Serving as your commissioner these past years has been an honor and a privilege, and I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of our community.

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Carrboro Day thanks

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

I was fortunate enough to have been invited to attend your Carrboro Day Festival on May 1. I thoroughly enjoyed the music, food and activities.

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Nicholson files runoff request for school board

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Orange County Board of Education candidate Laura Nicholson on Wednesday filed a request for a runoff with the county Board of Elections.

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Electricity rates likely to decrease

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Progress Energy plans to ask the N.C. Utilities Commission in June to lower electricity rates to reflect the falling cost of coal, natural gas and other fuels used in power plants.

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South Columbia Street lanes closed

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Staff

Two of the three lanes of South Columbia Street between South Road and Cameron Avenue closed on Monday and will remain closed through Aug. 13.

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