Alexis Goldman of Carrboro, a senior at Guilford College, developed a program called EcoRoom to consult with students on how to decrease energy consumption in their dorm rooms, and will attend the Clinton Global Initiative University in Washington, D.C., at the end of the month.
House Calls, March 15, 2012
This week we respond to questions about dog bites and allergy testing.
Phil Blank, March 15, 2012
Illustration by Phil Blank
Healing with yoga
In January, Michelle Johnson found herself in an unlikely place – in Kenya, crossing a stream that reeked of raw sewage and trash, to join villagers convening in an open field to participate in a yoga class.
Dumpsites pose liability issues
Facing possible liability issues that could cost Orange County millions of dollars, the Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to avoid disturbing two illegal dumpsites that have been identified as possibly containing hazardous waste along Rogers Road.
Cell phone ban in deadlock
CHAPEL HILL – The Chapel Hill Town Council deadlocked 4-4 on Monday on a proposal to ban cell phone use while driving, and the ordinance will come back before the council on March 26.
Other people’s pictures, 1930s
Some people collect old stamps; others collect old coins. I collect old photographs.
OWASA plans again irk aldermen
CARRBORO – Revisiting the hotly contested issue of drawing water from Jordan Lake, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted 6-1 to recommend that the Orange Water and Sewer Authority consider changing its proposed drought plans.
300 East Main development finally underway
Three-and-a-half years after winning approval from the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, developers began work on the 300 East Main project late last week, demolishing the former Performance Bicycle building, the former Webster’s Cleaners building and two abandoned houses.
Carrboro’s new manager takes the reins
For David Andrews, Carrboro’s progressive community and creative economy are only a couple of the reasons why the position as town manager appealed to him.
Council against Amendment One
The Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday passed a resolution urging North Carolina voters to vote against Amendment One, which will appear on the May 8 ballot.
Vote early in Orange County
The Orange County Board of Elections has approved five early voting sites for the May 8 election.
Celebrate Human Rights! Conference
The Celebrate Human Rights! Conference hosted by the Human Rights Center of Chapel Hill and Carrboro will be held Sunday at The ArtsCenter from 3-9 p.m.
Police seek info in shooting
The Chapel Hill Police Department seeks information about a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of March 10.
Stamp dedication
The Carrboro Post Office will dedicate the new Barbara Jordan commemorative stamp in its lobby on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate its first Customer Appreciation Day.