By Chris Fitzsimon One of the most contentious issues in the General Assembly in the last two years has been something that doesn’t seem all that complicated: protecting kids from being harassed or bullied at school. The House voted Wednesday to reject the Senate version of the anti-bullying bill, making it likely that a conference…
Attempted scams reported in Chatham
The Chatham County Council on Aging says that reports of banking scams are on the rise, after having received another last week. An elder Chatham resident received a phone call from someone claiming to work for Wachovia. Then another person, posing as an “account specialist,†asked for account and personal information. In this case, the…
Obituary – Daniel Abbott Murphy
Daniel Abbott Murphy, 86, of 1304 Willow Drive, died Wednesday morning at his home. A native of Manchester, NH, he had lived in Chapel Hill for many years. Mr. Murphy was retired from the US Army, retiring in 1982 as a Major. Serving during World War II he received many decorations and citations. He was…
Obituary – Peter Chase Robinson
The Reverend Peter Chase Robinson died Monday morning, the day after his 84th birthday at his home at the Forest at Duke in Durham. He was born in Mendham, NJ to The Rev’d Clayton Earle Bullis and Susan Jeanette (Chase) Robinson, and spent most of his growing up years in Cooleemee, NC. Peter was a…
Eat local: Our friend the fig
Chef Bill Smith of Crook’s Corner offers words of wisdom on figs. The local wild fig is called a turkey fig. They are easy to gather and are just now coming in. As the fruit ripens, it turns from green to brown, shedding the fuzz from its skin. It will soften and should come right…
Land & Table Brief: River critters
The Haw River Watch Project will host a “Finding River Critters†event on the Haw River in Saxapahaw Saturday. River Watch Project coordinator Cynthia Crossen will teach participants how to measure a stream’s water quality by identifying the number and type of water bugs and doing simple chemical tests.
4th of July 2008
Story and photos by Jordan Timpy Rain may have dampened the fun at the Kenan Stadium fireworks display this Independence Day, but the sunny morning and afternoon were perfect for the all-day festivities at the annual Carrboro 4th of July Celebration.
Water Watch: Wednesday, July 9th
LAKE LEVELS University Lake: 0’ 7.75†below full Cane Creek Reservoir: 4’ 5.5†below full PRECIPITATION THIS MONTH Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant: .12†Cane Creek Reservoir: .02â€
Thorp takes the reins
Chancellor Holden Thorp had a hectic first few days on the job, huddling with faculty members, convening his inaugural meeting with the chancellor’s cabinet, having breakfast with student leaders and picking up the key to South Building from his predecessor. On Wednesday, his schedule took him off campus and onto Franklin Street for lunch with…
Transparency in education
Whether you check the box on the census form indicating you’ve done post-doc work or dropped out of high school and went into a trade, the importance of a good education for your children is a shared value in this community. Parents here are passionate about their kids’ education, which makes the schools a focal…
Letters: Thorp and Moeser
Editor’s note: following are letters to the Carolina community from former Chancellor James Moeser and his successor, Holden Thorp. Out with the old Dear Members of the Carolina Faculty and Staff: As the curtain is about to close on my tenure as chancellor, one of my hardest tasks is to find a suitable way to…
Jesse Helms dies at 86
The Jesse Helms Center at Wingate College announced today that the former senator died in Raleigh at 1:15 a.m. Friday. Updates to follow.
Residents await new James Street sidewalk
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer After nearly five years, construction could begin this fall on a James Street sidewalk that residents say is long overdue. George Seiz, director of Carrboro Public Works, said that despite delays and design challenges he hopes sidewalk construction will begin this fall, with completion of the project about six months…
Carrboro High School parents want answers
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer Carrboro High School teachers and parents say they don’t understand Superintendent Neil Pedersen’s recent decision to replace Principal Jeff Thomas and that district administrators owe them more of an explanation. The district announced June 18 that Thomas has been reassigned to the district’s central office and that Rodney Trice, the…
Kidzoom creativity exhibit
“Kidzoom: The Power of Creativity†will open on July 11 at Kidzu Children’s Museum. The exhibit uses creative work by local artists and crafters to teach children about the importance of creativity in everyday life. Admission is free on opening day and a grand opening takes place at 10 a.m. The exhibit includes three creation…
