As many parents are aware, a priority of the school board was to “recommend a clear direction for second language instruction for all students, including but not limited to the dual language program (in context with the ESL program), and prepare to implement changes in 2012-2013.”
With May comes new hopes
April was the cruelest month so far for the 2012 North Carolina baseball team.
Mr. Hackney heads home
When Joe Hackney set out to represent this community in the North Carolina House of Representatives 32 years ago, he did so with purpose.
No tax increase in proposed Carrboro budget
Carrboro Town Manager David Andrews submitted his proposed fiscal year 2012-13 budget at the board of aldermen’s Tuesday night meeting, calling for no property tax-rate increase and a 3 percent raise for town employees.
Experts detail Minton’s connection to murder
HILLSBOROUGH – As the trial of the State vs. Brian Minton continues, expert witnesses are taking the stand for the state to testify about evidence that could link Minton to the murder of Josh Bailey.
House Calls, May 3, 2012
This week we respond to questions about toddler sleep and sun exposure with estrogen.
Council considers taxi ordinance
CHAPEL HILL – Taking a cab ride around Chapel Hill could change somewhat if the Chapel Hill Town Council approves an ordinance regulating taxis in town.
County prepares for aging citizens
The Orange County Board of Commissioners got a firsthand look Tuesday night at what can be accomplished when the county and students from UNC collaborate.
Rallying against the Amendment
Members of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, Chapel Hill Town Council, Hillsborough Town Board, the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education came together on Saturday to cast their ballots against Amendment One and unite in their opposition to the measure.
Carrboro Commune arrestee acquitted
Vincent Gonzalez, who was arrested and charged with impeding traffic during the Carrboro Commune guerrilla gardening event on March 17, was acquitted on Tuesday.
Carrboro Day set for Sunday
The 17th annual Carrboro Day will be celebrated this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
March to oppose proposed Family Dollar
Opponents of a Family Dollar proposed for Alabama Avenue will march in opposition to the development today (Thursday) at 6 p.m.
EMS responds to alcohol-related calls
Orange County EMS responded to 190 emergency alcohol-related calls between Aug. 20, 2011 and Dec. 20, 2011.
Summer bus schedule
Starting on Saturday, Chapel Hill Transit will begin running buses on its summer break schedule.
Phil Blank, May 3, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank