Now that the regular elections are over, perhaps the mayor and Town Council can recommit to the logically inherent concept that elective offices are best elected by the citizens, by moving quickly to arrange a special filing and election so "we the people" can elect our new council member to the seat vacated by Bill Strom.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Had a conversation with a real Carrboroite this week: born and raised here as were his parents. He'll retire soon, and when he does, he'll be gone. Told me he had plans for Alamance County.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
The Varsity Theatre, at 123 E. Franklin St., will reopen Friday, Nov. 27, with a showing of "The Wizard of Oz."
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Have you examined the just-released Education First NC School Report Card, 2008-09? As a parent at Estes Hills Elementary, I am appalled; the latter may be designated as "School of Distinction," but exactly who are the high performers?
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted Monday to hold a special meeting following the swearing in of the new Council on Dec. 7.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Daybook: Send announcements two weeks before the event to Dave Hart at chnclerk@nando.com. Priority goes to free and charity events.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation would like to thank everyone who participated in the 13th Annual Walk for Education and/or the 6th Annual 5K Race for Education on Oct. 17.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Adaora Adimora, professor of medicine and epidemiology, has been selected by The Root magazine as one of the top 100 African-American leaders for her research in HIV/AIDS.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Chapel Hill just couldn't keep up Friday night in Shallotte, where favored West Brunswick ran to a first-round victory in the state football playoffs. But Northwood won to advance to meet a familiar foe in the second round.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Sunday
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Someone broke a window at the ReCYCLEry, 404 E. Main St., on Monday.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
They want to bring back the "cool" to Franklin Street.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Sports Briefs: To cheers in his Ames, Iowa, high school gym, Harrison Barnes announced he wants to attend the University of North Carolina. That ends one of the most highly anticipated recruiting decisions of all time. Barnes, a 6-foot-6 forward, is rated the No. 1 recruit in the USA.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Yes, Mr. Martin is right (CHN Oct. 28), the Wright Brothers' invention wasn't known to the public until 1908.Its an interesting fact, but the column about a new book from a North Carolina author on the subject makes it seem like this is new information.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
What sets Roy Williams apart from his colleagues?
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
I turn the car toward Rosemary and listen.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
The article on the Holiday House Tour by Emilie Williams-Sinn in the Sunday Chapel Hill News was very interesting. However, there is a problem in her description of the small war-time flags.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Friends and family gathered Sunday to celebrate the life of activist John Kenyon "Yonni" Chapman, who died Oct. 22 after 29 years of fighting a rare blood cancer disorder.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Before election day, Mark Kleinschmidt arrogantly proclaimed that he was the only mayoral candidate representing the "values" of Chapel Hill.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Only one-third of the petitioners who recently asked the town of Carrboro to return control of its extraterritorial jurisdiction to the county actually live in the area.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
As a student at Chapel Hill High School who rides my bike to and from school, I am concerned about the number of cars that speed along Homestead Road during school hours.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
I have known Lee Pavao for over 15 years and during this time he never ceases to amaze me with his concern and knowledge of local issues, dedication and leadership in a vast multitude of community services, and general caring for others.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Wednesday
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
As troubling as it was to see some Town Council members immediately dismiss bowhunting to control the deer population without any information or discussion, it waseven more disconcerting to see the CHN editorial emphatically stating that bowhunting would be unsafe within the limits of Chapel Hill.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Roses to those residents who cast ballots in last week's local elections. There aren't very many of you; according to the Orange County Board of Elections, less than 17 percent of registered voters went to the polls.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Now that the Chapel Hill election hub-bub is over, I believe it would be appropriate for Bill Strom and Kevin Wolff to go on a fishing trip together.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
There will be more Thursday night football in Chapel Hill.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Janis Ian's hit "At Seventeen" was such a sensation 35 years ago that she sang it on the premiere of a late-night skit show called "Saturday Night Live."
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
I am writing on behalf of University Baptist Church, where we are passionate about getting the word out about modern-day slavery.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
Over the next several months, Orange County Government will open both newly constructed and renovated facilities in Hillsborough. These facilities will house existing county services in a more consolidated campus setting.
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
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