The cultural landscape of downtown Chapel Hill has brightened considerably in the last few weeks, first with the announcement that the Varsity Theatre will re-open in what sounds like a cool new incarnation, and last Monday with the Town Council's agreement to lease Kidzu Children's Museum permanent space atop the Wallace Parking Deck.
Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
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Published: Nov. 15, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story
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
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-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
For the Bolin Creek Festival, I planned a community mural to come together with the Big Sweep litter cleanup, a great line-up of musicians and the fabulous Indian food of Vimala Rajendran.
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
I believe in the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. So when my husband, daughter, and I moved to Chapel Hill four years ago with another baby on the way, I had one recurrent thought: we don't know a single soul in our new village.
Published: Nov. 11, 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
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
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
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
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