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Re-Lighting the Night Sky

Posted by Staff | Jul 6, 2012 | Uncategorized

Almost exactly one year ago I wrote how I lauded the decision to cancel Chapel Hill’s annual fireworks display. While the economy is only inching its way back and can not yet be called healthy and while town leaders are...

Transforming Lives… and Africa’s Future

Posted by Staff | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized

ABAN’s headquarters are here on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, but its mission is in Ghana, Africa. Founded by UNC student Callie Brauel, and kick-started into high gear by a $15,000 Carolina Challenge Grant in 2010, ABAN is...

Trayvon Martin

Posted by Staff | Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized

Like most parents, I am trying my best to teach my children vital life lessons so they will eventually be equipped to go out on their own to find happiness and success. We talk about self-respect as well as respect for others. I...

Chapel Hill is Hemorrhaging Tax Dollars

Posted by The Commentators | Mar 26, 2012 | The Commentators

It’s official! Walmart is coming to town! Well, not our town, but Chatham County, just over the line. And to the victor go all the spoils. Walmart has announced it will build a huge 148,500 square foot store on the 15-501...

More At Stake Than You Might Think

Posted by The Commentators | Mar 15, 2012 | The Commentators

I’m calling on my fellow Orange County residents to help defeat amendment one, also known as the marriage discrimination amendment, by voting against the amendment on May 8th. You may be aware that all domestic partnerships, for...

The Shining of Grimball Jewelers

Posted by Jan Bolick | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized

You’ve seen their ads (perhaps one on your computer screen right now). You’ve heard and probably laughed at their ads on WCHL – about bling, the end of the world or the choice of sleeping on the sofa with your...

Yates, The Next Steps

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 11, 2012 | The Commentators

So. Where are we with the aftermath of protesters being evicted from office buildings they have occupied? Clearly, the Mayor of Carrboro has proven that it’s better to send in ice cream than SERT. The powers-that-be in Chapel...

Harvesting Books on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Posted by Staff | Jan 18, 2012 | Uncategorized

Last week I was keeping my ears and eyes open for a great photo story to tell and happened to hear about a wonderful organization called Book Harvest. The founder of Book Harvest, Ginger Young, was being interviewed on WCHL by...

Good Stuff: Eight Foods to Eat Before Climate Change Takes Them Away

Posted by Staff | Nov 22, 2011 | Uncategorized

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this is the week for my post to get heavy. While catching up on my blog backlog, I read a great piece from Good* about the Eight Foods You Should Stock Up On Before Climate Change Takes Them Away....

Le Beaujolais + Le Turk-ais

Posted by Staff | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

I believe it was Anonymous who once said, “Turkey Schmurkey. Bring on the Beaujolais!” Truer words were never spoken. Let’s shelve the inevitable holiday mania for just a moment before the madness begins next...

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