By Kirk Ross Staff Writer A morning break-in at Southern Rail last week led to a strange sequence of events after one suspect was discovered not far away with a basket full of steaks, ribs and wine and another attempted to buy a power cord for a stolen laptop at the PTA Thrift Shop but…
County commissioners consider methane capture
The Board of County Commissioners on Monday considered a possible gas recovery project at the Orange County Landfill as a way of reducing greenhouse gas. Several private companies have recently approached the county hoping to develop a plan to trap landfill gas, primarily methane. UNC is also interested in contracting with the county to recover…
Residents escape another Carrboro apartment fire
By Emily Burns Carrboro Commons Writer More than two dozen residents escaped unharmed as fire swept through J Building at Ashbrook Apartments, 601 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 28. The cause is under investigation. Deputy Chief Trey Mayo of the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department hopes that investigations underway by the…
News Brief: Sustainable salute
The Foundation for a Sustainable Community will honor UNC, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Orange County uniformed service officers and community heroes at the Salute to Community Heroes tonight (Thursday) from 5:30-7:30 at the Carrboro Century Center. Participants should arrive by 5:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, contact Meg…
News Brief: Recycling reminder
Plastic bags cannot be recycled in Orange County, and cause serious problems with recycling collections. Plastic bags jam compacting equipment which hurts productivity and increases the risk of employee injury and equipment damage. Residents should not place plastic bags in curbside bins, recycling carts at apartment complexes or at drop-off sites. Clean, dry and empty…
News Brief: Volunteer awards
Five Orange County volunteers recently received the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service 2007 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors through volunteer service. The volunteers include: Ana Prothro, Duke Hospice; Carol Gunn, Orange County Animal Services; JoAnn Pitz, Duke Hospice; John…
News Brief: Toy drive
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Social Services, will hold a toy drive at Borders Books on Fordham Boulevard on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All toys collected will go to Orange County children in need through the first annual Orange County Toy Chest. The Toy Chest…
News Brief: Rain barrels
OWASA is hosting a workshop in which attendees can construct their own rain barrels made from recycled materials. The workshop is Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the OWASA Community Room at 400 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro. Materials and instruction will be provided for the assembly of one or more rain…
Board considers elementary school name
 By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education will tonight (Thursday) consider possible names for the district’s tenth elementary school. The school is under construction on the corner of Eubanks and Dromoland roads and is expected to open in the fall of 2008. The district’s school naming committee collected public input…
School Brief: Teachers certified
Thirteen Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teachers from eight schools achieved their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification during the 2006-07 cycle. The recipients were announced on Tuesday as part of National Board Certification Day. The teachers are: Ginger Brooks, Seawell Elementary; Briana Corke, Carrboro Elementary; Denise Cowan, Seawell Elementary; Al Donaldson, Carrboro High School;…
School Brief: School concerts
Chapel Hill-Carrboro high school music groups will perform winter concerts over the next several weeks. • The Chapel Hill High School symphonic band and percussion ensembles will present an evening of multicultural music at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday). The groups will perform music from Spanish, Caribbean, African, Korean and Russian musical traditions. The performances are…
Chapel Hill Community Center reopens
The Chapel Hill Community Center, closed for renovations since January, re-opened Wednesday. The center is at 120 South Estes Drive, across from the Post Office. Renovations that cost about $2 million include a pool overhaul, a new roof, a new gym floor, new air conditioning and amenities for the handicapped. The climbing wall is expected…
Sports Brief: Aquatic victories
The Carrboro High School Jaguar swimmers and divers won their first meets of the season. Last Thursday, Jaguar swimmers defeated Cedar Ridge High School at the Triangle Sportsplex. The men won 178-63; the women, 180-78. Individual event winners included Shelby Banning-Arndt, Ty Fenton, Natalie Hoge, Abby May, Troy Morelli, A.J. Poole, Ken Ryan, Rosemary Scanga…
Sports Brief: Booster meeting
The Carrboro High School Athletic Booster Club will meet December 17 at 6 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Carrboro High School Dining Commons. All members of the Carrboro High School community are welcome to attend.
For the Record: 12/06/07
[Editor’s Note: In honor of December 15, Bill of Rights Day, we present to you the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights.] Preamble Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred…