Mintons free on bond, more details emerge
Kirk Ross Staff Writer The parents accused of helping their son cover up a murder are out of jail after winning bond reductions this week. Gregory Minton was released Monday after his lawyers successfully argued before Superior Court Judge Carl Fox that he was not a flight risk and that his $1 million bond was…
Town says ‘no!’ to letting it lie
Susan Dickson Staff Writer Dog owners beware – the next time your pooch does his business in someone else’s yard and you don’t pick it up, you could be slapped with a $25 fine. The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve an ordinance requiring dog owners or persons walking any dog…
Recently: Fresh air, sunshine and creek critters
Valarie Schwartz In its fifth year, the Bolin Creek Festival has clearly caught on with young families. What a beautiful scene unfolded at Umstead Park on Oct. 4 during its six hours of displays, music, drum circles (courtesy of Cathy Kielor’s Music Explorium), a bounce house and relaxing with community along, and in, Bolin Creek,…
Creative Coworking offers a new dynamic
Music Calendar 10/9/08
Thursday Oct 9 Blue Horn Lounge: Pete Waggoner. 9pm Cat’s Cradle: He Is Legend, Boxbomb, House of Fools, Telescreen. 7pm, $10-12 The Cave: EARLY: Dan Bryk, Michael Holt, Dave Celia. $5 LATE: Hannah Miller, The Lonesome Departed Local 506: The Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise Tour. 9pm, $10 Milltown: Josh Lajoie, Paul Finn Nightlight: Butterflies, Husband…
News brief: Chancellor Thorp’s installation marks University Day celebration
UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp will be installed as the university’s 10th chancellor in a ceremony during University Day on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Polk Place on the UNC campus. The day falls on the birthday of the University, also called University Day. The day commemorates the 1793 placing of the cornerstone of Old East.
Commissioners approve Buckhorn retail project
Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a special-use permit for Buckhorn Village, a 1.1-million-square-foot development in the western part of the county. The site of the planned development is off Buckhorn Road, near I-85/I-40. Developers and county officials have said the development could bring in…
News brief: Tiger rescue
Four tigers rescued from a facility in Warrenton, Mo. came through their physicals “with flying colors†at the Carnivore Preservation Trust last week, according to CPT staff. The tigers were rescued Sept. 5 from Wesa-A-Geh-Ya, the Missouri facility that closed this summer following an incident in which a tiger attack cost a 26-year-old volunteer part…
News brief: Animal protection walk
The Animal Protection Society of Orange County will host the third annual Walk for Animal Protection on Nov. 1 at Southern Village. The event will feature activities for the entire family, including a two-mile fun walk, games, face-painting, a raffle, music and more. Dogs are invited to compete in several contests as well. Proceeds from…
News brief: Body found
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a body that was found on Sunday off Morrow Mill Road in western Orange County. The body is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 25 to 35 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 145 to 160 pounds. The cause of death was determined…
News brief: Clark pleads guilty of murders
Barbara Clark, the Pittsboro housekeeper accused of fatally beating her former employers, pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of first-degree murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Noticias en brave 10/9/08
Charla: inmigración y polÃtica Rebecca Crocker, quien es interprete y traductora, habla de su participación en un programa de BorderLinks en la frontera entre Tucson y Sonora. Discuten las condiciones de la cruzada, incluso el crimen, la patrulla, y los activistas. Diapositivas. En inglés. CHICLE, 101 E Weaver St., Suite G1. 933-0398.
Obituary: Frances Salak
Frances Salak died at home Saturday, on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, her namesake. All of her children were present. She was born Oct. 25, 1935 to Italian immigrant parents Marco and Rosa Leonardi in Washington D.C.; christened Francesca; called Francie by her four siblings and close friends; Aunt Frannie…
