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Viewpoints: The Reality of the North Carolina Supreme Court

by Viewpoints | Oct 1, 2026 | Columns, Town Square, Viewpoints

Do you think you have no say over the North Carolina Supreme Court? Do you think it does not matter who sits on it, because judges just “follow the law”? Both ideas are wrong.

Little Big Moments: Volta

by Andrew Taylor-Troutman | Oct 1, 2026 | Columns, Little Big Moments, Town Square

“Volta” is Italian for “turn.” In poetry, particularly a sonnet, the term refers to a shift in tone or subject. As the song goes, “there is a season, turn, turn, turn.”

Holding Court: Notre Dame May Dominate, Again, at Kenan

by David Glenn | Sep 30, 2026 | Columns, Holding Court With David Glenn, Sports, Town Square

No frequent opponent, however, has dominated the Heels on the gridiron quite like Notre Dame has, going back nearly 80 years at this point.

Weekend Around The Hill: October 1 – October 4

by Jordan Beyle | Sep 30, 2026 | Town Square, Weekend Around The Hill

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro...

Viewpoints: Why Chapel Hill Should Pause and Rethink the LUMO

by Viewpoints | Sep 30, 2026 | Town Square, Viewpoints

As Chapel Hill updates its Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), the Town Council is considering options that will fundamentally reshape our physical environment, housing landscape, and civic culture. The Town should adopt a comprehensive plan before adopting the LUMO so that any ordinance revision reflects a clear, unified community vision.

Exploring Your Creative Genius: ‘Part of The Solution’

by Carl Nordgren | Sep 30, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

In this week’s show Elana Michelson told us about her new novel ‘Part of the Solution: A Counterculture Whodunit.’ The book sounds so interesting–“first-rate…addictive reading” one reviewer wrote–and its back story is great fun.

Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to Shout’ with Jessica Covil-Manset

by Aaron Keck | Sep 30, 2026 | Talking Culture

This week, Aaron welcomes poet Jessica Covil-Manset, whose latest collection is “To Sing You, and to Shout.”

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Viewpoints: Equity Demands That NCDs Be Part of LUMO Rewriting

by Viewpoints | Sep 29, 2026 | Town Square, Viewpoints

“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique...

On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption

by Staff | Sep 27, 2026 | On The Porch, Sponsored, Town Square

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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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The Rapper Saky: You Can Go Home Again

by Orange County Arts Commission | Sep 26, 2026 | Columns, Orange County Arts Commission, Town Square

James Huang started playing piano at the age of 6 in Chapel Hill and kept at it for nearly a decade, also adding a little trumpet in the school band. He also sang in various choirs and acapella groups through his time at East Chapel Hill High School – all of which factors into the hip hop music he makes nowadays under the name Saky.

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Viewpoints: The Reality of the North Carolina Supreme Court

Little Big Moments: Volta

Holding Court: Notre Dame May Dominate, Again, at Kenan

Weekend Around The Hill: October 1 – October 4

Viewpoints: Why Chapel Hill Should Pause and Rethink the LUMO

Exploring Your Creative Genius: ‘Part of The Solution’

Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to Shout’ with Jessica Covil-Manset

Viewpoints: Equity Demands That NCDs Be Part of LUMO Rewriting

The Rapper Saky: You Can Go Home Again

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