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Commissioners aid state-of-art fish farm

The Orange County commissioners approved funding for a state-of-the-art fish barn at their Oct. 22 meeting. Published: Nov. 8, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Few fascinate like the owl

For the past couple of years I have written short articles about wildlife in our area, and Dale Morgan has illustrated the articles. Published: Nov. 8, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

No proof of harm to honeybees

A recent commentary, "Beware untested chemicals," inaccurately stated that the insecticide fipronil was banned in Europe and was a contributing factor in the disappearance of bee colonies. Published: Nov. 8, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Upcoming

NOVEMBER 8 Published: Nov. 8, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Recreation notes

Pop Warner: The Orange County Pop Warner Tar Heels are nearing the end of the regular season for youth football, but they'll continue instructional programs next year for both football and cheerleading. Published: Nov. 8, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Ham's to stay open despite filing

Ham's Restaurant, a fixture on Franklin Street for 24 years, will remain open despite a bankruptcy filing by the Greensboro chain's corporate parent. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Rabid cat bites three people

The Chatham County Public Health Department reported Monday that a pet cat tested positive for rabies after biting its owner, a veterinarian and the veterinarian's assistant last week. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Roses & raspberries

Roses to Susan and Paul Shareshian, who are willing to take a gamble the rest of us stand to benefit from. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

In the barber's chair

What is the most segregated hour in the week? Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Mailer must be investigated

In 2008, Mark Kleinschmidt voted in favor of allowing Chapel Hill taxpayers' money to fund political campaigns with the idea that "big money" would be kept out of Chapel Hill politics. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Let's listen, then help out

Joni Mitchell says you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but I think there's an easier way. Just think about people who don't got what you've got. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Back-room deal shut us out

The town of Chapel Hill hosted a performance entitled "public hearing" Oct. 19, where the speakers and message were controlled by town officials to make it look like there was little opposition to their back-room deal. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Kudos to Smitty and Tumble Gym

As a Southern Village neighbor and Chapel Hill resident, I'd like to express appreciation and accolades to the Tumble Gym. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Help for the popcorn canine set

Certain dogs must be made of popping corn. As they spring themselves higher and higher I can't help but visualize microscopic kernels of Orville Redenbacher exploding in their muscle fibers. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

OWASA request reasonable? You judge

This letter is written to inform the public about what OWASA is doing to some of its customers. I recently received a letter telling me I must move a garden which sits partially upon the OWASA sewer easement. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Democratic Party has blind spot

I respect all that the Orange County Democratic Party has done to organize over the decade I've lived in Chapel Hill. But it commits many sins of omission. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Voter drive was right thing to do

In Saturday's News & Observer, Chapel Hill mayoral candidate Matt Czajkowski "lamented" what he calls an Orange County Democratic Party voter drive asking "This is supposed to be how Chapel Hill leads when it comes to democracy?" The answer to his question is yes -- this is precisely how Chapel Hill leads in getting people engaged. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Sports briefs

For those who hadn't noticed, the University of North Carolina's home football game vs. Duke on Saturday has been changed to 3:30 p.m. and will be televised by ESPNU. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Halloween crowd returns to Franklin St.

Halloween returned to Franklin Street on a Saturday night with an almost-full moon. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Raising 'Rent'

Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Your Best Shot

Today's Best Shot comes from Dave Hause of Carrboro: "Sarah and I were taking Dexter over to the Carrboro elementary school and since Dexter knows the way, we decided he could lead Sarah there." Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Big Sweep breaks record

Despite rainy conditions, a record number of volunteers turned out to participate in Hillsborough and Northern Orange County's NC Big Sweep. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Sprinkler puts out kitchen fire

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to an apartment complex fire at 918 Saluda Court, The Pointe at Chapel Hill, on Thursday. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

East presents 'school edition' of musical

Company Carolina's production of "Rent" isn't the only one being staged locally this month. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Crime Notes

CARRBORO Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Ackland extends Thursday hours

Starting Thursday the Ackland Art Museum will extend its public hours until 8 p.m. every Thursday, establishing regular weekly evening hours for the first time in the history of the museum. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Getting your life back after cancer

You completed the chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation years ago. Months and years of follow-up visits prove that you have beaten cancer. However, you find it difficult to regain the life you had before your diagnosis of cancer. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

The birthplace of outdoor drama: 204 Glenburnie St.

Editor's note : First in a series of profiles on houses on this year's Preservation Society of Chapel Hill's Holiday House Tour. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Fostering creativity

Learn from the customer. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Day Book

Wednesday Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

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