Pittsboro courthouse destroyed in fire
The Chatham County Courthouse, built in 1881 and since Pittsboro’s most distinguished landmark, caught fire around 4:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, and by 6 p.m. was a smoldering skeleton of its former self. The cause of the fire is at yet unknown, but the exterior of the building had been undergoing renovations, surrounded with scaffolding, and…
Spring heralds a rush to the fields
Dawson’s Maple Spring Gardens in Cedar Grove is among the places where farmers who supply an abundance of produce at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market have adapted to the sometimes-unpredictable Carolina winters.
Local doctors aid Haiti quake relief
For weeks now, Americans have been bombarded by images of disaster and relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti. Two Chapel Hill doctors have experienced these images firsthand.
Citizen gathers awards
The Carrboro Citizen won three awards in the 2009 North Carolina Press Association’s News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest. The association presented the awards at an assembly on March 18 in the Dean Smith Center.
Board continues lighting discussion
CARRBORO — The Carrboro Board of Aldermen wants to see more tweaks to a new set of regulations aimed at dimming light pollution throughout town.
Council puts library bond sale on hold
CHAPEL HILL — The Chapel Hill Town Council will wait until at least mid-April and possibly late May before making a decision on issuing $16 million in bonds for the proposed expansion of the Chapel Hill Public Library.
Survey highlights challenges
CHAPEL HILL — A survey of town residents shows a high level of satisfaction with most town services, but at the same time underlines concerns about high taxes and perceptions of downtown.
Police chief resigns
Hillsborough Police Chief Clarence Birkhead, who recently filed to run in the Democratic primary for Orange County sheriff, announced this week that he will step down on April 2.
IFC receives $25,000 grant
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service has received a $25,000 grant from Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina for programs related to the Food Pantry and Community Kitchen Program.
He never quit
Seems to be a season for the loss of giants. On that near-perfect first day of spring just passed, a couple of hundred of us gathered at Carol Woods to remember Pearson Stewart and celebrate his life.
The day after the passage of reform
The racial epithets, anti-gay slurs and comparisons of President Obama to Hitler by opponents of health care reform have stopped in Washington, at least for now.
Medicaid: Eliminate waste and fraud but keep necessary services
Few issues loom larger on the state public-policy agenda than Medicaid – the critically important public health insurance program for low-income children, seniors and people with disabilities (as certified by a doctor).
Atheist finds support in social group
Dustin Hill doesn’t lie, cheat, steal or worship the devil. But because Hill is an atheist, people sometimes assume he does.
Mentorship programs add to student experiences
CARRBORO — On Friday mornings, long before the first lunches are served, the cafeteria of Frank Porter Graham Elementary School is abuzz with activity.

