Blake Hodge, Author at Chapelboro.com

Free Internet Access Coming to Chapel Hill Public Housing

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 8, 2015 | Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill is bringing a first-of-its-kind experiment to public housing. The Internet has opened up a whole new world during its evolution over the last two decades. Many of us think of it as a necessity in this day...

Marshals Arrest Ends in Fiery Crash

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 8, 2015 | Crime

A US Marshal investigation of a Chapel Hill man concluded with two vehicles on fire and the suspect in custody. 37-year-old Askire Deshun Edwards was arrested on Wednesday after warrants were issued in late March by Chapel Hill...

Commencement Weekend in Chapel Hill

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 8, 2015 | UNC

This will be a celebratory weekend for many across Chapel Hill. There will be more hustle and bustle as parents filter into the town for commencement. More than 6,000 students are expected to graduate from Carolina, culminating...

Contentious Words Follow Press Conference Over Confederate Flag Photo

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 7, 2015 | Pre-K - 12 Education

A press conference turned into a contentious back and forth on Wednesday after a picture of students waving confederate flags sparked concern from parents in Chapel Hill. Ronald Creatore attended the press conference. He is the...

Former CHPD Chief Passes Away

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 6, 2015 | Obituaries

Former Chapel Hill Police Chief Ralph Pendergraph passed away on May 4, according to his family. The 70-year-old Pendergraph had been battling pancreatic cancer. Pendergraph joined the Navy in 1962 before joining the Chapel Hill...

Emotions High After Confederate Flag Picture on Field Trip

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 5, 2015 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Emotions are high in Chapel Hill after a picture of two East Chapel Hill High School students holding confederate flags was posted to the social media site, Instagram. Editor’s note: The account usernames have been blurred due...

Shooter Could Fill Hole for UNC

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 5, 2015 | UNC Sports

Next year’s Carolina men’s basketball team added a missing piece to the puzzle. High School sharpshooter Kenny Williams committed to play for Roy Williams on Saturday night. The 6′ 3″ Guard from Chesterfield,...

Lecture at Chapel Hill Library to Focus on Planning for Growth

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 29, 2015 | Development

How we develop and plan for growth is always a hot topic in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. David Shreve is the President of Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population, which is an organization based in...

Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Appeal

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 28, 2015 | National

Marriage equality was once again the topic of arguments before the US Supreme Court, on Tuesday. This comes after same-sex marriage bans were upheld by the sixth-circuit court of appeals last year. Before the decision from the...

Are College Sports Too Big?

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 27, 2015 | Collegiate

College athletics have evolved from a competition between amateur student-athletes into a machine that generates hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue on an annual basis. Orange County Commissioner, and sports columnist for...

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