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Land & Table brief: Corks for kids

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

The annual Corks for Kids event held in early September by the Chapel Hill Wine Company raised more than $80,000 for the N.C. Children’s Hospital. The money was raised through ticket sales for the event held at the Wine Center, a 5 percent day at A Southern Season, sponsors, donations and auction items donated by…

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For the Record 9/25/08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Editor’s note: The following remarks were delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22, 2008 by Representative Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat who represents Toledo, Ohio. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, here is the latest reality game. Let’s play Wall Street Bailout. Rule one: Rush the decision. Time the game to fall…

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Letter to the editor: New guy in town

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

There’s a new guy in town and it’s about time. William “B.J.” Lawson, a creative young physician and entrepreneur, is running against incumbent Rep. David Price for U.S. Congress. B.J. is running as a Republican, but when you meet him, you’ll quickly realize that you are facing our next generation of leader. I hope the…

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A growing sense of dread on Jones Street

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Chris Fitzsimon The possibility of a national economic meltdown and the debate over a government bailout of Wall Street is understandably dominating the headlines these days. But there is also a growing sense of dread among some state lawmakers about state budget prospects for next year.

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Election brief: Presidential debates

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Republican presidential nominee John McCain on Wednesday announced he would suspend his campaign and asked Democratic nominee Barack Obama to delay the first in a series of presidential debates, scheduled for Friday at 9 p.m.

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Local businesses give portion of profits to schools

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Mary Lide Parker Staff Writer Eating out can also be a way of giving back at Elmo’s Diner in Carrboro. On the first Tuesday of every month, Elmo’s Diner donates 10 percent of its total pre-tax profit to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation.

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School brief: Thrifty bag day

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

The PTA Thrift Shop will hold its Fall Bag Day Sale on Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the sale, shoppers can fill a brown bag with housewares, clothes, books or other merchandise for $3. Volunteers are needed on Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help restock. To volunteer,…

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School brief: Book chat

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will host a Centennial Book Chat on Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Morris Grove Elementary School.

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Sports: High school report

Posted on September 25, 2008September 25, 2008 by Staff
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Sports brief: High school women’s golf

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Chapel Hill High School won the invitational match on Sept. 22 at the Raleigh Golf Association Golf Course with a team score of 132. Saint Mary’s School placed second with a team score of 133. Full standings follow.

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Sports brief: Tiger field hockey

Posted on September 25, 2008September 25, 2008 by Staff

The Chapel Hill High Tiger Field Hockey team, coached by Diego Caballero, continued it’s winning streak this past week by defeating Providence Day School on Saturday 2-0 and on Monday defeating Riverside High School 8-0.

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Business brief: Downtown coffee partnership

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership will hold “Coffee with the Partnership” events on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. at the University Presbyterian Church on Henderson Street.

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Business brief: Chamber events

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will host several events throughout the month of October. Some of these include: -the Nonprofit Roundtable, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the chamber office; -Women’s Executive Series, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Governors Club; -the Retail Roundtable, at 7 a.m. Oct….

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Business brief: Chamber roundtable

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will hold a Small Business Roundtable on Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber office on South Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. Benjamin Quinn, a certified coach with ActionCOACH Business Coaching, will discuss building a business during an economic downturn. The roundtable is intended to…

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Business brief: F&F looking to reopen soon

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

F&F Automotive looks ready to reopen with a sleek new exterior and roof. The storage trailer was towed away on Tuesday, stopping traffic on Weaver Street. The office looks just about ready to be occupied and several cars under repair wait in the bay. Proprietor Cleve Fogleman told the Citizen in June that he hoped…

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