For the last 15 or so years, Carrboro institution Cat’s Cradle has looked much the same as hundreds of thousands of visitors and musicians have crossed through the venue’s doors.
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Social justice champions honored
Celebrated through stories, song and poetry and remembered for their revolutionary work and dedication to fighting inequality, Yonni Chapman, Rebecca Clark, Rev. Charles M. Jones and Dan Pollitt were honored Sunday.
Commissioners discuss new health plan
As part of ongoing budget cuts, the Orange County Board of Commissioners must decide which of several proposed health care plans for county employees provides the best care for employees at the best price for the county.
Main Street sewage meeting
A meeting to discuss the sewage problem affecting business on Main Street in Carrboro will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Carrboro Town Hall.
Labor Day closings
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, most municipal offices will be closed.
Buses to the game
Chapel Hill Transit will provide bus service on Saturday for the 3:30 p.m. UNC football game.
New OWASA board member
OWASA swore in a new board member, Terri Buckner, on Aug. 25.
Chatham Board of Health seeks pharmacist
The Chatham County Board of Health has a vacant seat and is looking for a registered pharmacist to fill it.
County declines proposed Carrboro library site
While declining to pursue the 2.79-acre property at 210 Hillsborough Road, the commissioners reaffirmed their commitment to finding a site for a library branch in the southwest area of the county.
Aldermen approve loan, with caution
In a reflection of the state of the economy and hard times for small businesses, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen gave words of caution on Tuesday before approving a loan for Second Wind Juice Bar and Café.
Chapel Hill Library readies for move
In preparation for a Sept. 23 move to temporary quarters at University Mall, the Chapel Hill Public Library has made a few changes at its current location – and while the new digs will be smaller and only house the library for a short time period, patrons can expect to see a number of improvements there.
Food truck owners look to Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill could soon see food trucks within town limits. Food truck owners, town staff and other community members mulled just how the trucks could operate at a public forum on Monday at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Earthquake of ’11: no damage, queasy feeling
A rumble was afoot at 1:52 p.m., with Carrborites reporting a rush of wind, rattling glass and slightly queasy stomachs, but no aftereffects.
One-stop early-voting sites
Orange County residents can vote early in the Nov. 8 election at one of four sites.
Chatham County seeks committee members
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for six vacant positions on the Transportation Advisory Committee.