The Town of Carrboro was notified this week by the BBC that Carrboro was not selected as the location for the filming of the Lovetown, USA documentary series.
Chapel Hill 2020
Current and prospective participants of Chapel Hill 2020 are invited to attend the Innovate 2020 Unconference on Jan. 21.
Christmas tree mulching
If you have a Christmas tree or wreath to dispose of in Chapel Hill, place it outside on your regular yard-waste collection day and town crews will remove it for mulching.
2012 tax listing forms
The Chatham County Tax Office has mailed out the 2012 property tax listing notices to all county residents.
Buses to the Dean Dome
The Tar Heel Express shuttle will provide service this Saturday for the UNC men’s basketball game.
Branch Street closure
Branch Street is closed near its intersection with Airport Drive until Jan. 14.
Old Christmas
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will host an evening of readings, poetry and carols with Lee Smith and the St. Matthew’s Women’s Singing Circle tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Winter tree hike
Grand Trees of Chatham will host a winter tree hike this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the White Pines Natural Area in Chatham County.
Getting’ it done on the hardwood
The CHS Jaguars continue to demonstrate that they’re a force to be reckoned with in Carolina 12 basketball.
Educational lecture luncheon
The 21st annual educational lecture luncheon of the Central Carolina Black Nurses Council Inc. was held on Dec. 3 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, featuring Ernest Grant as keynote speaker.
UNC Cheerleaders, 1973
One good photograph leads to another.
Phil Blank, December 29, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
FLORA: Don’t discard that special tree
As we reflect on the joys of the season, take time out to ponder the specialness of that tree you brought indoors to accompany your family traditions.
New Hillsborough brewery garners support
It takes a village to raise a child. Or in Erik Lars Myers’ case, it takes a community to raise a brewery.
Budget cuts take toll on child-care services
As director of the Orange County Department of Social Services, Nancy Coston has a lot of experience working within her means, bringing much-needed services to local families.





