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Celebrating connections to winners of the North Carolina Awards

Posted by D.G. Martin | Nov 17, 2015 | D.G. Martin

Finally, something to brag about, I thought as I made my way to the annual dinner for the presentation of this year’s North Carolina Awards. These awards recognize contributions in the fields of fine art, literature, public...

Duke Energy: Be a Responsible North Carolina Citizen

Posted by The Commentators | Nov 16, 2015 | The Commentators

Duke Energy, the nation’s largest provider of electricity, is making news again. But, it’s not exactly what anyone would call a public relations dream scenario. In May, the Charlotte-based utility pleaded guilty to...

Wood Pellets, Bane or Boon for NC?: Part I

Posted by Jeff Danner | Nov 15, 2015 | Common Science

Readers of this column may recall that I own 16 acres of property about 2 miles west of Carrboro that I operate as a hobby farm/pollinator reserve. Approximately 14 of these acres are wooded. Prior to 1992, this land was part of...

5 to 4 Votes Are Healthy For Chapel Hill

Posted by The Commentators | Nov 13, 2015 | The Commentators

Before moving to Chapel Hill 38 years ago, I was a newspaper reporter in south Florida. Have you driven there lately? The weather is still great, but the beauty is harder to find. Over-development squashed it years ago. But, I...

An important author’s struggles can help his readers

Posted by D.G. Martin | Nov 10, 2015 | D.G. Martin

You can’t go home again. This is what Thomas Wolfe learned after his thinly disguised autobiographical novel cast some of his family and neighbors in Asheville in unflattering roles. It is always dangerous for a successful...

A Courageous Choice: Football Or Freedom

Posted by Deborah Stroman, Ph.D. | Nov 9, 2015 | Columns

The Missouri football team has demonstrated the power student-athletes can hold.

Is It Real Money?

Posted by The Commentators | Nov 9, 2015 | The Commentators

“No state-appropriated or tuition dollars are being used for these expenses.” Enough already of this rationalizing footnote from UNC as it released its latest accounting of legal and public relations costs stemming from the...

Sunscreen, A New Threat to Coral?

Posted by Jeff Danner | Nov 8, 2015 | Common Science

If you try to stay up to date on science news, you may have notice a number of recent stories about coral reefs being damaged by sunscreen. After seeing several headlines to this effect, I decided to investigate. My initial...

In 2015 Election, Chapel Hill Goes “Beyond Unitary Democracy”

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 7, 2015 | Aaron Keck, Columns

Was the 2015 election so heated because the 2013 election was so nice?

Game Day Fashion Tips Every Girl Needs to Know

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Nov 6, 2015 | The Fashion Plate

If you are anything like me, game day gets you excited! Women everywhere try to decide what they are going to wear to the big game. Even those that aren’t headed to the stadium are formulating their attire to watch their team on...

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