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Lessons from Eve Carson

Posted by Staff | Nov 12, 2011 | Uncategorized

One week from today, 2,000 plus runners and walkers will gather in McCorkle Place to participate in the 4th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K. If you haven’t already done so, now is a good time to sign up to participate in or...

To The Editor: James Barrett School Board

Posted by The Commentators | Oct 19, 2011 | The Commentators

As I’ve gotten to know James Barrett and where he stands on the issues facing Chapel HIll-Carrboro schools, several things stand out. I know of his background working with Justice United on their education agenda. I know...

4 'Must-Do' Tips for Applying to College

Posted by Staff | Sep 29, 2011 | Uncategorized

College application season is upon us, and seniors from around the area are looking for higher educational opportunities that will take them into their bright futures. Having worked with thousands of families during this...

TerraVITA: a coupon + a few good reasons to attend

Posted by Staff | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

Um, look, since we’re pals and everything, you’ll understand why I’m going to feel a little ill if I don’t see your pretty face at TerraVITA this Saturday. I mean, you say you love the food scene here in...

10 Tips in Making it Through the College Application Process

Posted by Staff | Sep 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

College application season is upon us and finally all that hard work is going to pay off. Students are busy writing their essays, moms and dads are busy trying not to nag, and college admission’s counselors are traveling at neck...

Unrestrained Joy

Posted by Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Something happens when your kids go back to school. Your life, if you’re a stay-at-home mom or dad, becomes a conveyor belt. You, your kids get up, eat, they leave for school, you restore your house to some sort of order,...

How to Catch A Case of "Spirit"

Posted by Staff | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized

As I learned in my recent radio interview with him, Rev. Haywood Holderness is not a man with outspoken opinions until you ask him if it is our responsibility to feed each other. Suddenly this gentle giant gets fired up and if...

Summer Vacation

Posted by Staff | Jun 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

Every week I ask my kids for suggestions on a topic for this column and every week I am inundated with inappropriate suggestions, many of which inexplicably involve bathroom and hygiene matters. But this week when I asked, in...

[video] Why Are My Free Credit Report Scores Higher Than My Mortgage Credit Repo

Posted by Staff | Jun 14, 2011 | Uncategorized

Here’s why high Free CreditReport Scores have surprised many borrowers when they apply for their mortgage…and not in a good way.

The More the Merrier!

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized

Until Carlo Robustelli made me aware of it, I did not realize that there was another big graduation held on the afternoon of Wednesday May18th. Carlo as you may know is the Director of Durham Technical Community College’s Orange...

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