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Letter: Nominations sought

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Staff

In times such as these, it is easy to put our personal philanthropy on the shelf while we focus on surviving the economic challenges of the day. Thank goodness for the many generous souls in our community who, regardless of how much or how little they have to give, remain committed to expressing their compassion…

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James Norwood to perform at UNC

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

Drummer James Norwood will perform Sept. 1 as part of the Dancing With the Starlite program at the UNC Student Union.Norwood was an influential musician who performed the Monkees, Ike and Tina Turner and many others. Norwood’s performance is part of a community event celebrating almost 100 images that highlight the history of the local…

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Prostate cancer educational forum

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

To help mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center will host a free educational forum Sept. 1 about nutritional strategies for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Mark Mead, nutritional oncology specialist with Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine, will discuss strategies for improving nutrition and health as it relates to prostate…

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District emphasizes H1N1 precautions

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

H1N1, or swine flu, began spreading across the U.S. last spring. It has remained a public health concern through the summer months, closing summer camps in the Triangle and across the nation. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) has a pandemic influenza website linked to the district home page, chccs.k12.nc.us. The website contains links to official…

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Parent volunteers wanted

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

Parents interested in volunteering at their child’s school or another local school an hour or two each week during the school day should visit chccs.k12.nc.us Positions include a school reading partner, ESL volunteer, writing coach or general classroom volunteer helping in any grade level with math, science, social studies, home economics, physical education, special needs,…

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CHCCS SAT scores remain highest in NC

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

SAT scores remained unchanged overall in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools but continue to be the highest of any local education agency in North Carolina. The CHCCS composite of reading and math is 1179. The CHCCS composite of reading, math and writing is 1751. The district average for reading is 581, down two points from…

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The power of water: Rethink your drink

Posted on August 27, 2009August 27, 2009 by Staff

By Debra J. Barksdale I have just returned from my vacation near Niagara Falls. I stayed in a town called Welland that had a river and three canals. I frequently thought about all that water. We had just missed a season of heavy rains, and every living plant was lush and vibrant. In addition, the…

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Pancake breakfast

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

The Eno River Farmers Maket is hosting a Pancake Breakfast featuring flapjacks made with local, organic ingrediants and a reading of children’s books about pancakes. The event is Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House on Margaret Lane in Hillsborough.

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New CCCC campus goes green

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

The Chatham County board of commissioners have approved funding for a green roof for the new Central Carolina Community College’s Sustainable Technologies Building and a wastewater recycle system to serve that building and the Chatham Community Library, which is also being built at the campus. The commissioners unanimously approved spending $227,239 for the roof, which…

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Environmental summits

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

The Commission for the Environment will hold its third Orange County Environmental Summit on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Education Center for the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The event is free and open to the public. The summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Larry Band, who will discuss storm water…

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Sports briefs

Posted on August 27, 2009August 27, 2009 by Staff

High School Football, Aug. 21 Carrboro 26 – St. Paul’s 7 This week’s football game was a major milestone for the Jaguars, as it was the first home-game victory ever. Carrboro will hope to continue on its winning streak Friday, when it travels to play Orange High. Northwood 24 – East Chapel Hill 0 Northwood’s…

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Teams gear up

Posted on August 27, 2009August 27, 2009 by Staff

By Beth Mechum Many local high schools are getting a shakeup in conference play this year. Carrboro is now part of the Carolina 9 and Chapel Hill is in the Carolina 6. Though conference rivalries are important in Orange County, cross-town rivalries often hold just the same importance, and women’s volleyball is one such example….

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Ready for kickoff

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Staff

Preps Preview: Football By Beth Mechum Staff Writer While a lot of high students spend their summers taking vacations or sleeping in, football players don’t have that luxury. Drills and weights in the early morning are followed by play-book sessions and scrimmages in the late evening. While that does leave a lot of time in…

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TSI Healthcare inks deal

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Staff

Chapel Hill-based TSI Healthcare announced a partnership with RealMed Corporation to deliver RealMed EDI Revenue Management Services to TSI clients. Indianapolis-based RealMed will provide services including online ECS claims filing, editing and “scrubbing,” ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice) and integrated OEV (Online Eligibility Verification). For its part, TSI Healthcare will introduce an estimated 500 providers to…

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Create-a-Mall

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Staff

Chapel Hill-based Merscom and New York-based companies Lifetime Digital and Roiworld.com released Create-A-Mall, a downloadable game that allows players to be challenged to become top-flight mall developers in six different cities throughout the world. It’s the first game that allows players to use the money they’ve earned to buy jewelry, clothing or office decorations. Create-A-Mall…

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