by Jordan Timpy Staff Writer Tony Peacock has something new to holler about. Peacock, who lives just outside of Carrboro in Chatham County, placed third in the 40th annual National Hollerin’ Contest in Spivey’s Corner this past Saturday. Although the bronze is impressive, it is not the best finish for Peacock, who was the national…
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Hog heaven
Hillsborough Hog Day celebrated its 26th year this past Saturday the same way it has every year in the past, with tons of barbecue, entertainment and fun for all ages. But for the first time, this year’s festival was a “trash-free†one, with efforts to minimize waste and recycle or compost as much as possible….
Water Watch: Wednesday, June 25
LAKE LEVELS University Lake: 3’ 11.5†below full Cane Creek Reservoir: 4’ 1.25†below full PRECIPITATION THIS MONTH Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant: .56†Cane Creek Reservoir: .57â€
Recently: Don’t let your guard down when it comes to drought
By Valarie Schwartz University Lake is nearly full and though Cane Creek Reservoir is refilling, it is still not as full as it was at this time last year (on June 17, 2007 it was 92.7 percent full compared to 79.8 percent full Tuesday morning). We don’t know yet if the drought is really over,…
A fiscal “Tale of Two Citiesâ€
Comparing Boone to Carrboro … by the numbers By Brian Voyce Carrboro rulers love to compare themselves to Paris, France. But the town with the mightily overblown “Paris of the Piedmont†moniker is more appropriately compared to the town of Boone. Both are in North Carolina. Both are subject to the same municipal rules and…
Community Calendar: 06/19/08
Special Events Potluck in a Pasture — local food, local farm, local arts and music. Share organic food and recipes with neighbors. June 29, 6-8pm. Contact 219-9840. Create ‘08 — June 20-22. 190 Sycamore Trail, Prospect Hill (N of Hillsborough). Live music, camping, open mic, community art, dance, workshops, kid stuff and more. $20 in…
Community Brief: Kids classic
The Carolina Kids Classic charity golf tournament celebrates its 20-year anniversary today (Thursday) and features coaches Butch Davis, Roy Williams and Dean Smith. The tournament has raised over $2.5 million since it began. The money is donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill, the North Carolina Children’s Hospital and the Childhood Trust, agencies…
Community Brief: New Kidzu
Kidzu is closed until July 10 to prepare for its new exhibit, “KidZoom: The Power of Creativity,†opening July 11. KidZoom will encourage children to be creative in all aspects of living and features creative work by local artists and artisans. While the museum is closed, they will offer “Kidzu Around Town†programs at various…
A colorful tenure concluding
By Valarie Schwartz Only a few people were quietly working on projects as I stepped inside to the coolness of Paint the Earth last week and selected a square bowl to paint. It had been years since allowing myself the time to enjoy this pleasurable activity of painting a piece of pottery that a few…
Community Calendar: 06/12/08
Special Events Computer classes — free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, through Aug. 6, 7pm Century Center 918-7387 cybrary@co.orange.nc.us Uncommon Garden Tour — tour a private garden full of sculpture, art and nature. Tours from 10am to 3pm Saturday, June 14 only $25 artscenterlive.org
Community Brief: Cabaret on stage
A concert featuring choral ensemble The Voice of Michigan will take place June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church at 1712 Willow Dr. in Chapel Hill. The Voice of Michigan performs nationwide and often on behalf of social-advocacy groups.
Community Brief: Volunteers wanted
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is recruiting residents to serve on the Commission for Women and the Human Relations Commission. The Commission for Women was formed in 1976 to promote the growth and development of all Orange County women. Its mission is to empower women and girls and promote their equality through advocacy, education…
Noticia en breve: Caminata de arte
Visite diferentes galerÃas de arte en Carrboro y Chapel Hill. Unos sitios tienen música en vivo. Pida un mapa en cualquier de los sitios, incluso a Open Eye Café, Ackland Art Museum y el ArtsCenter. Gratis. El viernes, 13 de junio, 1800-2100H Comentarios, sugerencias y preguntas al betsy@carrborocitizen.com
Noticia en breve: Festival con torneo de fútbol
Este sábado es el Latino Festival en Durham, con torneo amistoso de fútbol. Torneo para adultos y otro para niños. Registrar para el torneo a las 1500H, el torneo empieza a las 1600H. ¿No le gusta el fútbol? Pásala bien escuchando y bailando a la buena música de Latin Project, Orquesta Gardel, Carnavalito y más….