by Kirk Ross Staff Writer Going into Tuesday, higher registration numbers were already indicating a heavy turnout for Election Day, when Orange County voters would cast their ballots for everything from a tax referendum to the next president. The early vote total swelled as well, nearly reaching 18,000 votes by the close of business on…
Transfer tax crushed
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer Like elsewhere in the state, voters in Orange County overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 0.4 percent land transfer tax. The ballot referendum was defeated by a margin of 28,053 to 14,288, or 66 percent to 34 percent. Real estate and homebuilder groups spent more than $205,000 through the end of April…
Haw festival this weekend
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer Now that spring is finally in full bloom, it’s time to head on down to the banks of the Haw River in Bynum, where this Saturday, the Haw River Assembly will host the 19th annual Haw River Festival. Cynthia Crossen, the Haw River Assembly’s River Watch coordinator, said she hopes…
Tax hikes cometh
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer It’s budget time for local governments and indications are that no matter where you live in Orange County, your tax bill is likely to rise. Carrboro Town Manager Steve Stewart presents his annual budget on Tuesday. Though it is uncertain how much of an increase he’s built in, the town…
Music Calendar: 05/08/08
Thursday May 8 Blue Horn Lounge: Modena Cat’s Cradle: The Casualties, Krum Bums, Antagonizers, No Revolution The Cave: Early: Tim Krekel Late: McCauliffe Brothers General Store Café: Club Boheme Local 506: The Physics of Meaning, Filthybird, Tiny Meteors Nightlight: Monsonia, Algebra of Need, Hazerai
Recently: Brown bagging on the streets of Carrboro
By Valarie Schwartz There have been recent reports of Carrboro pedestrians walking around in the vicinity of South Greensboro and Main streets covetously carrying brown paper bags. There have been no reports of people drinking from the bags, but some may have been “huffing†from them. Further investigation revealed more of the same.
Armed robbery suspects charged
A man was shot during an armed robbery at a residence on Fan Branch Lane in Chapel Hill early Wednesday morning. Carrboro police apprehended four suspects shortly after Chapel Hill police responded to a report of an armed robbery. The victims reported that they returned home to discover three intruders, and two of the victims…
Obituary – C. Matthew “Mac†Maynor
C. Matthew “Mac†Maynor, 68, of Chapel Hill, died in his home March 26, 2008. He was a lifetime resident of Chapel Hill, and the son of the late Clyde and Blanche Maynor. Mr. Maynor is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia “Pat†Maynor; daughter Vicki Maynor Isley; son-in-law Duncan Isley; grandson, Angus…
News Brief: Planning session
This Tuesday, the Orange County Planning Department will host a public information session for residents, property owners, businesses and others interested in the Eno Economic Development District at the Planning and Agricultural Building on Revere Road in Hillsborough. The Eno Economic Development District is in the general area of Highway 70 and I-85 near the…
News Brief: Rabid raccoon
A raccoon found northeast of Hillsborough tested positive for rabies on Tuesday at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The raccoon was submitted after a resident in the vicinity of New Sharon Church Road and Schley Road saw one of her four dogs with the raccoon. The dog was the mother of three five-month old…
News Brief: County business director
Bradly Broadwell has been appointed as economic development director for Orange County. As economic development director, Broadwell will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to enhance the economic well-being of Orange County. He will also oversee the Visitor’s Bureau and Arts Commission.
Children’s book features Carrboro settings
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Paris of the Piedmont now has its very own children’s book. A Weekend in the Paris of the Piedmont, written by Irma Tejada and illustrated by Chris Kanoy, recounts the adventures of young Lizzie and her mother, as they spend a weekend touring Carrboro. The pair travels to several…
Arts Calendar: 05/08/08
Carrboro The ArtsCenter Center Gallery—community photography contest East End Gallery ELEMENTS—the fifth annual Community Art Project through May 28 The Beehive Salon Sincerely Yours—works depicting life in Chapel Hill by Washington Capps
Community Calendar: 05/08/08
Special Events Fourth Friday Studio Stroll — downtown Pittsboro artists open studio doors from 6-8pm, May 23. Demonstration at Side Street Gallery 6:30pm pittsboroshops.com Classic Car Show — Saturday, May 17. 10am-2pm at the Walnut Grove UMC. Classic American and European cars. Refreshments will be available.$20 car show entry fee. Winners receive a dash plaque…
Noticia en Breve: Clases de inglés
Durham Technical Community College ofrece clases de inglés en Chapel Hill y Carrboro para adultos durante el verano. Las clases empiezan el 2 de junio. Todas las clases de ESL de Durham Tech son gratuitas. Para inscribirse en las clases en Chapel Hill: para clases de la mañana, tiene que tomar un examen el 19…