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What makes Miss Julia tick??

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jul 27, 2012 | D.G. Martin

Is popular North Carolina author Ann B. Ross the model for Miss Julia, “the main character in Ross’s popular series? Tune in to UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch to find out. It airs at 5:00 this Sunday afternoon. I will give...

Where is church? Looking for an answer.

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jul 24, 2012 | D.G. Martin

“Where is Church?” is the provocative title of a provocative new book by a former Presbyterian minister, former board chair and interim CEO of Habitat for Humanity, and former top level leader of the John Crosland...

July 2012 Second Primary

Posted by The Commentators | Jul 23, 2012 | The Commentators

Did you know we had a second primary July 17th, a run-off election? Apparently, most North Carolinians did not know or care. Despite numerous stories in the media, and of course on WCHL and chapelboro.com, the turnout statewide...

Welcome to the Greenhouse

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jul 22, 2012 | Common Science

I am on vacation this week, so we are running a “Best of Common Science.” Something interesting is occurring in the scientific community in the response to the heat waves and droughts which are sweeping the country...

The Cézanne-like genius of Ben Fountain

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jul 20, 2012 | D.G. Martin

Before you watch acclaimed author, North Carolina native Ben Fountain, on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch this weekend (Friday at 9:30 p.m. or Sunday at 5 p.m.), you should read Malcolm Gladwell’s 2008 New Yorker article...

Mid-Summer Style Inspiration

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jul 20, 2012 | The Fashion Plate

Need some mid-summer style inspiration? In my June “Favorite Summer Fashion Trends” column, I highlighted hot trends from bright colors to color-blocking to maxi dresses. A sample of the looks appears below. Let...

Separated by slavery, longing to reunite

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jul 18, 2012 | D.G. Martin

“Babies was snatched from their mothers’ breasts and sold to speculators. Children was separated from sisters and brothers and never saw each other again. Course they cry; you think they not cry when they was sold like cattle? I...

Be Mojo Ambassadors

Posted by The Commentators | Jul 18, 2012 | The Commentators

Just a few weeks ago, the Orange County Visitors Bureau launched a new campaign, inviting visitors to come see, taste, tune in to, and explore Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. A local print outlet took the CVB’s...

GOP vision for NC pushing state backwards

Posted by The Commentators | Jul 17, 2012 | The Commentators

The General Assembly recently completed one of the most difficult and disappointing sessions I have been a part of during my time in the North Carolina House of Representatives. I and others will note it as one of the most...

A character from Margaret Maron's past plays a new role

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jul 16, 2012 | D.G. Martin

Who is Sigrid Harald? She is Margaret Maron’s lead character in a popular series of mystery novels. “Wait a minute!” you are shouting. “I know Margaret Maron, and the lead character in her novels is Judge...

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