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Rogers-Eubanks history in focus

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

By Taylor Sisk Staff Writer What began as an effort to document the effects of 35 years of a landfill on the Rogers-Eubanks community has grown into something much more – an account of the broader history of this predominantly African-American community, and a source of community pride.

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Two murders, two days, three arrests

Posted on March 19, 2009March 19, 2009 by Staff

Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department made arrests in separate murders in southwest Orange County that happened a day apart.

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Council revisits density issue

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

The Chapel Hill Town Council decided to take another hard look at a plan that would create a new higher density zone. At the council’s meeting Monday night at Town Hall, Mayor Kevin Foy said he was uncomfortable with the plan because although it was designed to increase density downtown it could be applied to…

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2009 Congressional Arts Competition

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

Rep. David Price is encouraging high school students from his 4th Congressional District to participate in the annual Congressional Arts Competition. The winner for each district will receive a scholarship of $5,000 per year to the Savannah College of Art and Design and their artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. Submissions will…

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Environmental Justice meeting

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

The N.C. Environmental Justice Network will hold its quarterly meeting this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Faith Tabernacle Oasis of Love International Church, 8005 Rogers Road in Chapel Hill. The meeting will be hosted by the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association and the Coalition to End Environmental Racism. A light breakfast will be…

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Obituary: Dr. William F. Little

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

William F. “Bill” Little, a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty for more than 40 years, a former vice president of the UNC system and a visionary leader who helped guide the development of the state’s Research Triangle Park and the Research Triangle Institute, died Friday (February 27) at home…

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Obituary: Michael Vincent O’Hare

Posted on March 19, 2009March 19, 2009 by Staff

Michael V. O’Hare, 73, formerly of Arlington, Virginia and Chatham, Virginia, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Margaret Mary and Owen J. O’Hare. He served in the Marine Corps, and was a graduate of Catholic University. He spent his…

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Obituary: Clyde Lewis Duke

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

Mr. Clyde Lewis Duke, 75, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Britthaven of Chapel Hill. Mr. Duke was a native of Durham but had lived in Chapel Hill most of his life. He was the son of the late Garland L. Duke and Jeppie Mae Pendergrass. Mr. Duke was retired from the Cary Police Department…

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Race in N.C. film forum changes venue

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

ChathamArts’ Film Forum on Race Issues in North Carolina (RINC) will now convene at the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro on March 21 and 22. Saturday films (beginning at 2:30 p.m.) are “Change Comes Knocking: The Story of the NC Fund” by Rebecca Cerese and Dr. Steven Channing; “FBI-KKK” by Michael Frierson; and “Family Name”…

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CROP Walk this weekend

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service and Church World Service will hold the 23rd annual community CROP Hunger Walk this Sunday through Chapel Hill and Carrboro to raise money to fight hunger. IFC has raised more than $1 million over that last 22 years. They have seen significant increases in demand due to the economy…

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Foreclosure prevention workshop

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

A foreclosure prevention seminar will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. until noon. The workshop is sponsored by the N.C. Housing Coalition and the Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board. It will be at the Southern Human Services Center, at 2501 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. Register online at nchousing.org. Contact Regina…

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A mixed budget bag

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

By Chris Fitzsimon The state budget is always complicated. It comes in a stack of spiral-bound books that explain how agencies will spend more than $40 billion over two years. But it is more difficult than usual to understand all the ramifications of the spending plan presented by Gov. Beverly Perdue Tuesday, both because of…

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Editor has cart before the horse

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

By Brian Voyce No single drop of rain thinks it’s to blame for the flood. Local municipal spending comprises a flood of services, each reasonable to fund if viewed in isolation. In a recent editorial, Editor Ross deftly explains why Orange County is in its current financial mess. It’s not what he says. It’s what…

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Good years to be at Carolina

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

For all of us who observe, reflect and comment upon sports, the shifting of seasons in those sports – from off-season to pre-season, from regular season to post-season, or just from no-season to football season – always provides fertile ground for new perspectives and stories. In a remembrance this week on the WRAL.com website, UNC…

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Winter sports awards

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

Following are the recipients of the 2008-2009 Carrboro High School Athletic Awards for winter sports: Women’s Varsity Basketball Most Improved, Layne Mishoe; Captain’s Award, Jasmine Palmer; Defensive Award, Allyson Ropp; Academics in Athletics, Kelsey Fairholm, Women’s JV Academics in Athletics, Marijke Kylstra Men’s Varsity Basketball Coaches’ Award, David Brooks; Most Improved, Derek Bryant; Hustle Award,…

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