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NBA Playoffs: Always Tar Heel rich

By Frank Heath
Sports Columnist

It can be difficult for fans of college basketball — especially around these parts, where the natural rivalries are so entrenched — to warm up to pro hoops and the NBA. But when the playoffs are in swing, as now, some among us can’t help but try.

Of course it doesn’t hurt when there are a couple of former Carolina guys playing for contenders, as there are now, with Rasheed Wallace and Vince Carter; and it goes without saying that it was easier still to motivate for the playoffs back during the 1990s when Michael Jordan and the Bulls were blitzing the league to the tune of six championships. Leading up to that, James Worthy’s years with Magic and the Lakers in the mid-to-late ‘80s were a fun ride as well.

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Obituary – Richard Duncan Settle

Retired UNC-CH Professor, Richard Duncan Settle died May 11, 2007 of complications related to Alzheimer’s.

Richard was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on April 27, 1932 to the late Nellie and Russell Settle. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University in 1953, Richard served three years in Germany during the Korean War as a medical technician.

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Obituary – John Edward Threlfall, M.D.

John Edward Threlfall, M.D., 67, of Falls Church, VA, died of renal failure in May 8, 2007 in Durham, NC.

Dr. Threlfall was born in Lancaster, UK and was a BA graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and London Hospital Medical College, M.B., B
Chir.

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Obitutary – Tracy Lynn Carr Baldwin

Tracy Lynn Carr Baldwin, 38, of Chapel Hill died Saturday, May 12, 2007 at her home.

Tracy was born in Columbia, SC, graduating from Irmo High School. She attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, NC in 1997, majoring in History. Since graduation Tracy worked in the Chapel Hill area in the computer technology field.

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Smoke smell and haze in Orange County

Smoke from the wildfires in South Georgia has migrated to the area, causing a slight haze and smoke smell.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh said a smoke plume from the wildfires spread across central North Carolina early today because of a cold front and strong southwesterly winds. As it gets hotter throughout the day, the smoke should lift higher into the atmosphere and become less concentrated, according to the National Weather Service.

People with asthma or other breathing conditions should limit their outdoor exposure today, the National Weather Service said.

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Deconstructing history one nail at a time

It is more likely an aid for pilots, but when workers removed the old roof, they thought they found a long-forgotten helipad. Above photo courtesy of Cabins, Cottages & Bungalows. Other photos by Kirk Ross.

By Kirk Ross
Staff Writer

HILLSBOROUGH — The façade still stands at the old Southern States building at 137 West Margaret Lane, as does the front door, although the dark red paint job is cracked and there’s a busted out pane or two.

For more than half a century, farmers and gardeners throughout the area crossed that threshold. To do so now would not be advised. The first step, as they say, is a doozy. Except for the graffiti on the walls, a couple of fuse boxes and the remains of a bathroom, not much is left to tell you the building even had a first floor.

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GlassHalfFull drawing crowds


Since opening in March, GlassHalfFull has been a big draw. Photos by Kirk Ross

By Susan Dickson
Staff Writer

If you’ve driven past the old Trading Post building on South Greensboro Street lately, you might notice that the resident antique shop is now somewhat smaller. What might draw you in, however, is the latest addition to Carrboro’s restaurant scene, now filling the building’s extra space.

GlassHalfFull, which opened in March, brings a little something different to the area, offering a tapas-style menu of small plates to complement the restaurant’s eclectic wine list.

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Economic Development director moves to Chatham

Dianne Reid, who has led Orange County’s economic development efforts since 1999, has agreed to take on the same role for Chatham County.

Reid will serve as executive director of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. She will begin work in mid-June.

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Business briefs: 5/10/07

Town names economic development officer

Dwight Bassett, a former development manager for the City of Rock Hill, S.C., has been named Chapel Hill’s first economic development officer.

His professional background includes positions as Old Town redevelopment manager for Rock Hill and downtown manager for the Downtown Statesville Development Corp. in Statesville. He also has held business development positions for the cities of Concord, McCormick, S.C. and Hinesville, Ga. Bassett now lives in Parkers Lake, Ky. He is expected to start in Chapel Hill on June 4 with an annual salary of $78,000.

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Carrboro Day 2007

Windy, Wild and Wonderful
No denying it — Carrboro Day is for kids of all ages, and last Sunday’s breezy celebration was no different. Mostly that means the little ones, like 5-year-old Flora Arnsberger (above), who spent a little time making spin art…

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Board offers few tweaks to budget

By Kirk Ross
Staff Writer

Whether the town should pay health care stipends or offer coverage to its part-time employees and how to set the fee structure for use of the Town Commons are two of the main sticking points in this year’s budget.

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen ran through a short list of changes to Town Manager Steve Stewart’s proposed 17.3 million budget Tuesday night.