The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Association of Educators is inviting students in grades K-12 to participate in an essay contest to honor all those who work for CHCCS. The topic is “My Favorite CHCCS School Employee†or “My Most Influential CHCCS School Employee.†Students are encouraged to write about any teacher, counselor, school nurse, administrator, custodian or…
Call a special election to fill council vacancy
By Artie Franklin Congratulations to Chapel Hill Mayor-elect Mark Kleinschmidt and town council Member Matt Czajkowski for a competitive mayor’s election and to town council members-elect Gene Pease and Penny Rich. Chapel Hill has elected its first new mayor in several years by what may be our town’s closest margin, as well as two new…
Admitting the problem
By Chris Fitzsimon If it is true that the first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one, then maybe things are finally beginning to turn around for the state’s troubled mental health system. State Sen. Martin Nesbitt, the chair of the legislative commission that oversees the system, told lawmakers Tuesday morning that…
Recently: Radio station powered by volunteers
By Valarie Schwartz, columnist With a Chapel Hill-located antenna and a reservoir of volunteer sweat, Carrboro has hosted WCOM, its own nonprofit 100-watt radio station for five years. At 103.5 on the dial, the low-power FM station has proven the power of grit and gumption, providing 24/7 programming without an ounce of corporate control or…
Slade takes his seat on board of aldermen
By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer As was decided at an August Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting, newly elected Sammy Slade was sworn in Tuesday night at Carrboro Town Hall to finish the remaining few weeks of the seat John Herrera resigned. He will be sworn in again in early December to officially begin his term….
Council sets vote to fill vacancy
Council sets By Kirk Ross, Staff Writer The town council took another step toward filling a seat left vacant when Bill Strom resigned in August. At its meeting Monday night at Town Hall, the council approved a proposal introduced by recently re-elected council member Laurin Easthom to schedule a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9…
Letter: Tickled pink
On behalf of cancer patients and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a huge THANK YOU goes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the outstanding community effort to “Turn the Towns Pink.†In an amazing first-time effort, more than 60 community partners Turned the Towns Pink by decorating their places of business or websites in pink….
Letter: CFRG thanks community
Citizens for Responsible Government (cfrgch.org) thanks all candidates who stood for election and all citizens who took the time to vote in support of their candidates. This participation is what makes our democracy so great. Although we wish that more citizens had exercised their right to vote, we commend those who did and urge more…
Letter: Student says slow down
As a student at Chapel Hill High School who rides my bike to and from school, I am concerned about the number of cars that speed along Homestead Road during school hours. Even with the recently implemented bike lane along Homestead Road, I ride on the sidewalk because I am worried about my safety. Cars…
Justice in Action panel to discuss racism
The Justice in Action Committee invites residents to attend a discussion of “What Would It Take to Heal the Wounds of Racism in Chapel Hill?†The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St. This event is intended to help the community identify…
Poet laureate applications
The Carrboro Arts Committee is accepting applications for poet laureate for the Town of Carrboro. Guidelines and instructions are at carrboro.com/poetlaureateapplication.html The deadline is Nov. 22. Applicants must have been a resident of Carrboro for at least one year. The term is for two years.
Global Entrepreneur Week at UNC
Entrepreneur Ping Fu will share her personal journey from a Chinese prison to a Research Triangle Park technology company at UNC on Nov. 19. Her address, “The Story of an Entrepreneur,†is part of the celebration of Global Entrepreneur Week (Nov. 15-21) hosted by the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative (CEI). The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m….
Artist auction to help troops
Starting this Thursday, the first photograph of President Obama acquired by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Photography Department, valued at $3,000, is up for auction on eBay GivingWorks, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to wounded soldiers and their families. Auction details are online at kalisher.com. The auction will end at midnight…
Indian dance form
Kalasrishti School of Performing Arts will present Bharatnatyam this Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Carrboro Branch Library. Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form, with its origins in South India. The event will be in McDougle Middle School. Admission is free. For more information, call Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department at 918-7364…
The animals of Lake Crabtree
Learn about predators and prey by looking and touching taxidermy animals on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Lollipop Series at the Carrboro Century Center. Learn specific adaptations to explain how some animals survive in a world of predators, habitat destruction and deforestation. Admission is $3. For more information, call Carrboro…