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Busy with life

Posted on August 28, 2009August 28, 2009 by Staff

By Valarie Schwartz Columnist Survival sometimes makes death look easy. Catherine DeVine, the Carrboro writer, organizer and frequent WCHL commentator, didn’t say as much, but after learning what she has survived since cancer rocked her world in 2007, the thought arises. She and her husband, Berkeley Grimball, owner of Grimball Jewelers in Chapel Hill, moved…

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Mural to be restored

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Staff

Chapel Hill artist Michael Brown is currently restoring a third mural as part of the Painted Walls Project in downtown Chapel Hill. The Blue Mural (also known as The Starry Night Mural) is located on East Rosemary Street and was the first mural Brown painted downtown, in 1989. Brown will spend nearly two weeks restoring…

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Speedway Celebration in Hillsborough

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Staff

Hillsborough’s Historic Speedway Group will present their annual fund raiser: Celebration of the Automobile and Racer’s Reunion this weekend starting with the Friday night cruise with a sock hop and music by Phil-N-the-Blanks. Saturday is the Celebration of the Automobile and Racer’s Reunion. Vintage cars that raced at the Historic Occoneechee track will be on…

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James Norwood to perform at UNC

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

Drummer James Norwood will perform Sept. 1 as part of the Dancing With the Starlite program at the UNC Student Union.Norwood was an influential musician who performed the Monkees, Ike and Tina Turner and many others. Norwood’s performance is part of a community event celebrating almost 100 images that highlight the history of the local…

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Prostate cancer educational forum

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Staff

To help mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center will host a free educational forum Sept. 1 about nutritional strategies for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Mark Mead, nutritional oncology specialist with Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine, will discuss strategies for improving nutrition and health as it relates to prostate…

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Traffic changes on Hwy. 54

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Staff

Motorists should be aware of changes to the traffic signal on NC Hwy. 54 (Raleigh Road) at Hamilton Road. The changes include a flashing yellow arrow for left turns on N.C. 54 to notify left-turning motorists that they must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning. The flashing yellow arrow traffic signals consist of…

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McCauley Street traffic and parking

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Staff

Work to restore McCauley Street between Pittsboro Street and UNC’s cogeneration facility will affect traffic and parking on McCauley for about two months, starting Aug. 17. The work will be done in one-block segments, starting in the 400 block (closest to the cogeneration facility) and proceeding to the east.

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Drawings from Wolfe novel displayed

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Staff

Original drawings for the first illustrated edition of Thomas Wolfe’s novel Look Homeward, Angel are on display through Sept. 30 at UNC. The exhibition by UNC’s Center for the Study of the American South features more than 50 pen-and-brush drawings by artist Douglas Gorsline. The free public display is open from 1 – 4:30 p.m….

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Soccer documentary to air Sept. 6

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Staff

Winning Isn’t Everything, a documentary about UNC’s women’s soccer team, will air on the FOX Soccer Channel at 5 p.m. Sept. 6. The documentary by UNC communication studies professor Hap Kindem follows the 2007 team in their attempt to repeat as NCAA national champions. It also features the team’s national championships in ‘06 and ‘08.

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Community Calendar

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Staff

Friday, August 14 Contra Dance — Contra dance presented by Triangle Country Dancers with live music by Steam Shovel. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes, no partner needed. Carrboro Century Center. Intro lesson at 7:30pm, dance 8-11pm. Saturday, August 15 A Spell of Cold Weather — play for young audiences by Charles Way. Presented by The…

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Vote for the Farmers’ Market

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Staff

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is currently ranked number two in the country in the Love Your Farmers Market contest sponsored by Local Harvest. If they win, they receive $5,000. The contest is meant to raise awareness of local foods, family farms and community farmers’ markets and to reward America’s favorite farmers’ market. To vote, go…

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Seeking volunteer basketball coaches

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Staff

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting volunteer coach’s applications for its 2009-10 Youth Basketball Program. Coaches must demonstrate the ability to organize practices and communicate effectively with players, parents and rec department staff. They must also show the ability to teach proper playing skills, fundamentals and sportsmanship and provide an enjoyable atmosphere at…

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Pancake breakfast

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Staff

There will be a pancake breakfast at the Eno River Farmers’ Market at East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough on Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your family and enjoy pancakes made from local free-range eggs, organic milk and pesticide-free blueberries. There also will be produce available from the vendors. Musical entertainment will be…

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Community Calendar

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Staff

Thursday, Aug. 6 Literary Open Mic Night — McIntyre’s at Fearrington Village presents a Literary Open Mic Night. Poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, all are welcome. Call 542-3030 for details or to sign up. 7-9pm Carolina Brewery Anniversary — Carolina Brewery & Grill in Pittsboro will celebrate its second anniversary with a family-friendly…

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Community Calendar

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Staff

Thursday, July 30 Social Networking Workshop — The Chapel Hill Public Library will offer a free workshop on social networking. 8:30 to 9:30am. 968-2780 for more information. Sunday, Aug. 1 Pittsboro’s First Sunday — Monthly open house for shops and galleries in downtown Pittsboro. Music by Joe Woodson. For infomation visit pittsboroshops.com or call 960-5892….

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