The Commentators
A Plea to Widen NC 54
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 9, 2016 | The Commentators
Growing up in Chapel hill as the son of Dr. Ron Hyatt in the 1970’s and 1980’s, i learned to love the University of North Carolina, and to loathe NC highway 54. It was a slow, curvy, crowded two-lane road to and from...
Read MoreThe Birthday Gift
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 9, 2016 | Columns
Editor’s Note: This piece was submitted to Chapelboro. The author wishes to remain anonymous. Three days after my birthday I lost a dear friend. Not by tragedy, but by choice. Her choice. It hurt tremendously, but...
Read MoreEncourage More Women to Run for Political Office
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 8, 2016 | The Commentators
Two weeks ago, I spent time in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention where the party nominated the first ever woman to lead this country. It only took us 228 years to realize that a woman can lead our country....
Read MoreIt’s Time for Better Leadership in North Carolina
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 5, 2016 | The Commentators
That Building in Carrboro is Still Just Sitting There
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 3, 2016 | The Commentators
I live in Carrboro and, like a lot of people around town, am concerned about the property located on the corner of North Greensboro and West Weaver Streets. This abandoned piece of prime property in downtown Carrboro was...
Read MorePut the Right People in Office: Vote
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 2, 2016 | The Commentators
Originally published on February 24, 2016. I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy elections. It must be the competition, the uncertain outcome, and the daily buildup to election day. Some folks refer to it as a horse...
Read MoreWe Must Be Thankful for Orange County
Posted by The Commentators | Aug 1, 2016 | The Commentators
Leaving this area for seven years made me appreciate some of the special pleasures we enjoy in Orange County. I can no longer take these things for granted. But, too often in our zeal to make our community better, we forget...
Read MoreHow Does the ACC Network Advance UNC’s Mission?
Posted by The Commentators | Jul 29, 2016 | The Commentators
