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Noticias en breve 10/23/08

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Para que sepan Hay muchos cambios de transporte en la fecha de Halloween, el 31 de octubre. Las rutas de los buses D, J, NS, y NU no ofrecen servicio después de las 9p.m. Para transporte después de las 9p.m. el 31 de octubre, hay que llamar a Shared Ride al 969-5544 y hacer una…

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Board approves plaque program fees

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The board approved fees for the Historic Carrboro Plaque Program, recently launched by the Carrboro Appearance Commission. The program “seeks to recognize structures of historic character and relevance in the town of Carrboro,” said Tom Wiltberger, a member of the Appearance Commission. The program ran a plaque design contest in…

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Council talks Carolina North

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

By Rich Fowler Staff Writer The Chapel Hill Town Council started its business meeting last Wednesday night by honoring Council Member Bill Thorpe, who passed away last month. Mayor Kevin Foy read a proclamation honoring his lifelong contributions to the town, and then everyone observed a moment of silence in his memory.

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Obituary: Dr. Campbell W. McMillan

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Dr. Campbell White McMillan, 81, of Chapel Hill, died peacefully at sunrise on October 13th in the health center at Carol Woods Retirement Center in Chapel Hill. On January 10, 1927, Campbell was born in Soochoo, China where his parents, Leila and Hudson McMillan of Scotland County, were Southern Baptist missionaries.

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News brief: Board of education candidates

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Seventeen candidates have submitted their names to request information about the vacancy on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.

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News brief: Double homicide discovered

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified two homicide victims found in a home at 5704 Hwy. 70 East on Saturday.

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News brief: Dogwood Acres Drive to get speed tables

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Speed warning signs were installed on Dogwood Acres Drive on Monday at Southern Community Park. The Town of Chapel Hill has announced plans to install speed tables as well.

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News brief: Abortion protest raises hackles

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Three 18-foot tall billboards with jarring images of aborted fetuses towered over passers-by in Polk Place on the UNC campus Wednesday. “It’s a violation of personal freedoms,” junior John McElwee, of Charlotte, said. “I’m coerced to look at dead fetuses on my way to class; it’s the equivalent of someone outside my front door with…

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Community brief: Chatham vintage fashion show

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The Barn in Fearrington will host the Vintage Fashion Shoe Extraordinaire on behalf of the Chatham Artists Guild on Sunday.

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Community brief: Library book sale

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library will be holding their fall book sale at the Main Library at 300 W. Tryon St. in Hillsborough, Nov. 7 to 9. During this event, you can select gently used hardback books, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, puppets and children’s books for purchase for as little as 50 cents…

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Community brief: Jordan Lake Bluegrass Festival

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The Jordan Lake Bluegrass Festival will be held Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jordan Lake Farm on Martha’s Chapel Road in Apex.

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Community brief: A Hillsborough Halloween

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Starting on Halloween, Hillsborough will begin its winter Last Fridays weekly celebrations.

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Community calendar 10/23/08

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

Special Events Fair Trade Expo — Oct. 25, 1-3pm. The Carrboro Cybrary brings you a Fair Trade Expo showcasing fair trade products available from local vendors. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary Harmonic Convergence — Nov. 7, 8pm. Barbecue, books and bluegrass. Fearrington Village Barn. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org $10-13

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Land & Table brief: ReCYCLEry celebrates eight years

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The ReCYCLEry nonprofit bike repair shop will celebrate eight years of operation on Sunday by hosting a family-friendly party at Southern Rail from 2 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to visit for food, drinks, music and guided cruiser bike rides around Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

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Land & Table brief: OWASA talk

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The OWASA board of directors will discuss proposed changes to the water conservation requirements for OWASA customers tonight (Thursday) at 7 at the Chapel Hill Town Hall.

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