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Political shuffle raises questions

The big news in North Carolina politics these days is the resignation of Senator Tony Rand -- and his pending replacement as Senate majority leader by Senator Martin Nesbitt, who has the recommendation of Marc Basnight, the top leader of the Senate. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Cancer Center 'tickled pink'

On behalf of cancer patients and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a huge thank you goes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the outstanding community effort to "Turn the Towns Pink". Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Appoint fifth-place finisher to seat

A citizen's appeal to the new mayor and Town Council: Please respect the voters of Chapel Hill by appointing the fifth-place finisher to the Town Council. Rise above Strom's calculated exit. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

YMCA fundraiser will provide scholarships

Roses to Greg Overbeck and the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group for making the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCAs lunch/auction fundraiser at Squid's a huge success. When theYMCA contacted Greg about hosting, he enthusiastically embraced the idea. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Flier was blight on the election

In an age when political debate generally turns into personal attacks Chapel Hill should be proud of all the candidates who sought local office for not lowering themselves to the mud slinging that often times makes up our national elections. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Young alcoholics a community concern

A newly elected mayor and Town Council will soon assume leadership in Chapel Hill. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

How will the future depict us?

Immigration issues keep interrupting and dominating my life. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Roses & raspberries

Roses to Will Raymond, one of the candidates running (unsucccessfully, it turned out) for a seat on the Chapel Hill Town Council. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Energy conservation is now in UNC's court

UNC is the biggest producer of greenhouse gases in Orange County. According to CARMA, a group that tracks this information internationally, the coal-fired power plant on campus produced 312,000 tons of CO2 last year. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Your Letters

Each Veterans Day we remember those killed or injured by wars. The tragedy at Foot Hood also reminds us of the emotional strain on our military. Published: Nov. 18, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story


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