On May 3 and 4, the Homebuilders Assoication of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties will host its third annual Green Homes Tour, a self-guided tour of about 40 homes built with energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in mind. Participants may see what local builders are incorporating in the pursuit of sustainability. The tour lasts from…
Land & Table Brief: Local food challenge
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association has launched a new, searchable food guide on carolinalocalfood.org. Visitors to the website can find local farms, markets and other information about local food in North and South Carolina. Farmers and businesses may add their own listings.
Land & Table Brief: Market anniversary
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, May 3 at 7 a.m. at the Town Commons. Every time a market shopper buys from a vendor, they’ll get a ticket to enter into a drawing of prizes donated by local businesses. Live music is planned and special t-shirts will be for sale.
Land & Table Brief: Tour success
Last weekend’s Piedmont Farm Tour brought as many as 10,000 visits to local farms. The tour, sponsored by Weaver Street Market and the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, is the largest of its kind in the nation. The farm tour put 35 farms in five counties on display to carloads of “locavores†— local food eaters…
Obituary – Jeanclaire Doerschuk
eanclaire Doerschuk, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008. Beloved wife of Albert P. (deceased); dear mother of Claire M., Peter C., David O. (wife Peggy I.) and John A. (wife Karen); grandmother of Ethan A. and Kaitlynn M. Private services. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Activities…
Obituary – Chrystine H. Culbreth
Mrs. Chrystine H. Culbreth passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Carol Woods Retirement Community where she lived for many years. Mrs. Culbreth was born in Kinston, NC. She graduated from Louisburg Junior College in Louisburg NC, and Scarritt College in Nashville, TN, where she earned her BA degree. Although she had been accepted into…
Election Brief: Voting demonstration
The Orange County Board of Elections will hold a demonstration of the voting process and the procedures in place at 1 p.m. on April 26. The demonstration will be held at the Orange Enterprise Building on Valley Forge Road in Hillsborough. For more information, contact the Orange County Board of Elections at 245-2350.
Election Brief: Early voting continues
Early voting started Thursday, April 17 for the May 6 election and will continue until Saturday, May 3. Registered voters can vote at the sites. Unregistered but eligible voters can ask for same day registaration at early-voting sites with identification showing their name and current address. Doing this means that you can only vote at…
Election Brief: Tax information website
A website has been created to provide information on the proposed Orange County land transfer tax. The website, www.yourchoice-oc.com, was developed by Ballen Media for Orange County. It provides historical information, legislation and financial projections, as well as links to perspectives from both sides of the issue. In addition, the site provides contact information for…
Election Brief: Tax talk
The League of Women Voters will hold a public information session on the land transfer tax referendum on the May ballot on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough. The session will include a presentation about what a land transfer tax is and how it would work. Speakers on both…
Election Brief: Chatham Dem commissioner talk
The five Democratic candidates for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners will speak at a meeting on April 27 at 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. Patrick Barnes and Sally Kost are the Democratic candidates for the District 1 seat. Mike Cross, Armentha Davis and Jeffrey Starkweather are…
Election Brief: Change rocks
Sen. Barack Obama is bringing his campaign to Carrboro in a big, loud way. The bands Arcade Fire and Superchunk will play for the benefit of his campaign – and your ears - on the Carrboro Town Commons, May 2 at 1 p.m. Tickets are free but they have to be picked up, starting today…
Water Watch: Wednesday, April 23
LAKE LEVELS University Lake: 0’ 1.25†below full Cane Creek Reservoir: 6’ 10.5†below full PRECIPITATION THIS MONTH Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant: 4.11†Cane Creek Reservoir: 3.85â€
Rock Show update
Confirmed: Arcade Fire and Superchunk ‘Change Rocks’ early-voting rally for Barack Obama at the Town Commons, Friday afternoon, May 2. Note: The event is not on Obama’s travel schedule. From the official press release: RALEIGH, NC – Senator Barack Obama’s campaign today announced two concerts to headline the campaign’s One-Stop Early Voting drive. Featuring Arcade…
Aldermen agenda
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday night at Town Hall. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Links here. Items on the agenda include: 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing on a Land Use Ordinance Text Amendment to Modify Impervious Surface Limitations for Day Care Uses in Village Mixed Use Developments 2. OTHER MATTERS 1….