Six students in the district’s Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate (BRMA) Program were honored at a reception on Sunday, June 7, at the Carrboro Century Center. They are: Jameisha Alexander, Latina Brooks, Berenice Cadena, Latesha Farrington, Josh Morrison and Racheal Ray. Each student received a plaque and a $3,500 scholarship.
Yard-weed of the week
Every week, some little weedy wildflower will appear in an unmowed lawn, sounding the alarm for sentinels of homeowner associations. Watchdogs of Carrboro’s Homeowners’ Association (fictitious organization, I hope) must be out of town. I’ve enjoyed seeing numerous yards blooming vigorously during the past several weeks. The lawns of many front yards are refreshingly covered…
‘Wouldn’t trade the experience for anything’
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Tucked away on a side street near campus, William Friday — who is approaching 89 — keeps watch on the happenings around the university from the home he shares with his wife, Ida. Having spent 30 years as president of the UNC system, he maintains a close relationship with Chapel…
New smoking rules filter through towns
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer New state rules that prohibit smoking in restaurants, bars and most indoor establishments won’t take effect until January, but the impact of the historic change in the state’s attitude toward tobacco is already being felt. Late last week, thousands of members of the Orange County Social Club got a little…
Foy says he’s not running
By Kirk Ross Staff Writer In a decision that should shake up the field of prospective candidates in the fall municipal elections, Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy said he won’t seek a fifth term in office. Foy, first elected in 2001, made the announcement last Thursday.
Youth triathlon is all smiles
By Beth mechum Staff Writer Intermittent rain showers couldn’t wash away the juggler’s flames or dampen the spirits of the 435 participants who competed in the third annual Swim for Smiles Triathlon early Sunday morning at Chapel Hill Country Club. In what was half carnival, half sporting event, Swim for Smiles Foundation co-creator Gary Kayye…
Music Calendar
Thursday June 4 Blue Bayou: Steve Jack, David Burke. 9pm. Free Cat’s Cradle: Bill Kreutzmann, James “Hutch†Hutchinson, Scott Murawski with Tara Nevins, The Brew. 9pm $18 in advance/$21 day of show The Cave: EARLY: Brandon Herndon and John Pardue’s Songslingers Showcase LATE: Instant Jones, Alcazar Hotel General Store Cafe: Bernie Petteway. 7pm Memorial Auditorium/Raleigh:…
Aldermen send Smith Level Road plan back to DOT
By Beth Mechum Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen stuck to its guns Tuesday night by rejecting alternatives proposed by the state Department of Transportation to its widening plan for Smith Level Road. The board isn’t willing to compromise just yet because the members believe a better resolution that would place more emphasis on…
Varsity update
This just in: Movies still being shown at The Varsity. Over and out.
News flash
Yeah, yeah, we get it — Elizabeth Edwards is opening a furniture store just a block or so down Rosemary Street from Greenbridge. It’ll be a really swell furniture store and, uh . . . uh, did we mention that it’s being opened by Elizabeth Edwards? If you need to know more, Google it up…
Torch run
That was the Special Olympic Flame of Hope being carried through downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Wednesday. The torch run was part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in which police officers throughout the state contribute time and collect pledges to support the games, which start this Friday in Cary and…
Meet the new downtown guy
The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership is hosting a meet-and-greet with Jim Norton, who is the new executive director of the partnership, today (Thursday) at Spanky’s from 4 to 6 p.m. An East Carolina University grad, Norton has more than 25 years of downtown-development experience. Prior to coming to the Southern Part of Heaven, he was…
Residents can learn about greenway plan
The Town of Carrboro is developing a plan for a Morgan Creek greenway that will connect the Chapel Hill greenway system and extend west along Morgan Creek. The town invites citizens to learn more about the plan and ask questions at a public meeting. The first meeting will be June 15 at the media center…
Second H1N1 case in Orange County
Last Friday, the State Public Health Laboratory notified Orange County Health Department of an Orange County resident with laboratory confirmed novel influenza A (H1N1), otherwise known as “swine flu.†This marks the second confirmed case in Orange County and the 21st confirmed case in North Carolina.
County to discuss cuts
The Orange County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session tonight (Thursday) to discuss options and alternatives to proposed cuts in this year’s budget. The meeting is being held at the Southern Human Services and begins at 7 p.m.