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Price, Lawson debate on campus

Posted on October 16, 2008October 16, 2008 by Staff

Kirk Ross Staff Writer Fourth District U.S. Rep. David Price, a Chapel Hill Democrat, faced off against his Republican challenger, B.J. Lawson of Cary, at a debate Tuesday night at UNC, sponsored by the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies. The debate included several sharp exchanges.

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School brief: Exceptional summit

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The Exceptional Children High School Parent Summit will be held on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Slant room at East Chapel Hill High School Parents from district high schools will share concerns and suggestions on special-education issues at the summit. For more information, email Linda_Varblow@med.unc.edu. Si necesita un interprete para esta noche,…

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School brief: Special needs

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The Family Advocacy Network will present “Laws & Programs that Impact Families with Special Needs Children” on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Orange United Methodist Church at 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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School brief: McDougle Fall Fest

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The McDougle Elementary School annual Fall Festival will be held Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. The festival will feature carnival games with prizes, a bounce house, crafts, a silent auction, a $1 raffle, live entertainment and food. The festival is a fundraiser for McDougle Elementary and open to participants…

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School brief: Meyer honored

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

Graig Meyer, Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate coordinator, received a Summit Recognition Award at the Summit for Courageous Conversations in New Orleans, held Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. The awards honor those who demonstrate extraordinary passion, practice and persistence in leading courageous conversations and working to achieve racial justice and educational excellence.

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School brief: Pedersen honored

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

Pedersen honored Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Neil Pedersen was named Superintendent of the Year by the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education Foundation last week. Pedersen holds a master’s degree and a doctorate from the Curry School of Education. He was nominated for the award by four members of his leadership team at…

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College Board recognizes students for achievement

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The College Board has recognized a number of students from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. National Merit Semifinalists More than 30 students from district high schools have been named semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

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District hosts 12th annual Walk for Education

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

By Mary Lide Parker Staff Writer The 12th annual Walk for Education will take place this Saturday in downtown Chapel Hill. Lyn Lehmann, co-chair of the event this year, estimates that 3 to 4,000 people will participate in a one-mile walk down Franklin Street to support public education and celebrate the centennial anniversary of the…

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High school varsity scores

Posted on October 16, 2008October 16, 2008 by Staff

FOOTBALL Carrboro The Jaguars defeated Granville Central 56-13 Friday evening in an away game. They play Charlotte’s Providence Day School at home Friday at 7 p.m.

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Carolina notes

Posted on October 16, 2008October 16, 2008 by Staff
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The other side of East Main Street

Posted on October 16, 2008October 16, 2008 by Staff
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Business brief: Sustainability meeting

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro-Chapel Hill Foundation for a Sustainable Community will hold its annual meeting on Oct. 30. from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Carolina Club. The foundation started as an offshoot of the chamber of commerce. Its mission is advancing long-term sustainable solutions for the community. For more information, contact Ann Mckune at 967-7075 or…

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Business brief: Fair trade expo

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro Cybrary will host a Fair Trade Expo Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Carrboro Century Center. The show will educate people on the meaning of Fair Trade, which is a movement that attempts to pay a fair price for products coming from underdeveloped or depressed economies in other nations. The…

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James Taylor concert for Obama in Chapel Hill

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Staff

Details not yet announced on a free James Taylor concert in Chapel Hill — along with three other free shows around the state. Here’s the release: James Taylor is “Goin’ to Carolina” for Obama Music Legend to Campaign for Change Across the State RALEIGH – Music legend James Taylor will tour the state in support…

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Voting set to begin in historic election

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff
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