Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Taylor Branch will speak about his book The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President on Feb. 23 at UNC. The free public program in Wilson Special Collections Library will begin at 5:45 p.m. after a reception at 5 p.m. For program information, contact Liza Terll of Friends of the…
Carrboro Parks Project seeks input
The Carrboro Parks Project is seeking community feedback, new members and project ideas. If you have an idea for a new amenity at one of Carrboro’s parks or are interested in joining the parks project, email info@carrboroparks.org or go to a general interest and brainstorming meeting on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in room 4…
Chapel Hill High presents A Raisin in the Sun
The Chapel Hill High School Drama Department will present A Raisin in the Sun Thursday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, Feb. 27 at Hanes Theatre. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. each night. Ticket prices are $5 for students, $8 for adults and free for CHCCS staff.
Black History celebration at East
In celebration of Black History month, East Chapel Hill High School is having a cultural diversity celebration on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Café Commons. The school will provide the food, and parents and students are expected to provide the fellowship. Students will also showcase music and performances that celebrate…
Board holds planning conference
The CHCCS Board of Education held a planning conference Feb.15-16. The board discussed five district priorities: professional learning communities, effective use of limited resources, high school instructional programs, the teacher evaluation process and task force recommendations for students with special needs. A mid-year update by Superintendent Neil Pederson and discussions of the operating and capital…
Kleinschmidt visits East
Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt visited East Chapel Hill High School on Feb. 17 to speak about his experiences as mayor and issues facing high school students. The event was co-sponsored by East’s Queer-Straight Alliance, Model United Nations and Student Government Association and marks an initiative to involve high school students in politics, as well…
Council seeks more information on library fees
Carrboro board cool to the idea of contributing funds Beth Mechum Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL – With concerns about library funding still front-and-center, members of the Chapel Hill Town Council want a closer look at the various options for charging for the use of the Chapel Hill Public Library along with the possible consequences of…
Don’t you just heart it?
This is supposed to be simple — even educated fleas, for goodness sake. But it’s not. There’s a lot of pressure that goes with the holiday of love — some of it self-inflicted, but quite a bit from the obsequiousness of the meme.
Newcomers, familiar faces file for office
Kirk Ross Staff Writer Filing for county offices and state and federal legislative races opened this week with several newcomers joining incumbents in preparations for the May 5 primary and school board election. This cycle will complete the transition of the Orange County Board of Commissioners to a mix of at-large and district representation.
Durham’s El Centro Hispano aids Carrboro Latinos
Victoria Hamby Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons With the opening of a new office at Carrboro Plaza later this year, the Latino community once again will have its resource center. The board of directors of El Centro Latino, an organization that officially closed its doors in November of last year due to financial problems, has…
Council sets forum on cell phones and driving
The Chapel Hill Town Council scheduled a public forum for Feb. 22 to hear public comment on proposed regulations for cell phone use while driving in town limits. The forum came out of a suggestion by council member Penny Rich that the town consider banning driving while using a phone, a move that may require…
Fraley family files suit
Beth Mechum Staff Writer The family of Atlas Fraley has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence in his death. Fraley, a 17-year-old Chapel Hill High School football player, died Aug. 12, 2008 in his home following a 911 call at 1:45 p.m., in which he told responders his body hurt all over and he thought he…
Brilliantly Brill: Letterman talent coordinator headlines stand-up
Charlie Tyson Staff Writer The headliner for the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival’s stand-up portion is Eddie Brill, house comic and talent coordinator of “Late Show with David Letterman.†Brill has actively worked in comedy for over 25 years. He will perform Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, along with fellow comics…
More evidence of North Carolina’s failures in mental health care reform
Chris Fitzsimon State lawmakers received a report on the state of the mental health system Wednesday, and the news is mixed at best: some improvements in the troubled system along with startling reminders of the huge problems that remain. Maybe most disturbing of all, the report was completed before the devastating budget made by the…
The case for a Carrboro Costco
Ellie Kinnaird There has been discussion recently about whether a Costco located in Carrboro would have a detrimental effect on our community. I believe, to the contrary, that a Costco would answer a serious Carrboro (and Orange County) problem while upholding our core values. How can that be when all big-box stores are seen as…
