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Month: December 2011
Phil Blank, December 29, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank
FLORA: Don’t discard that special tree
As we reflect on the joys of the season, take time out to ponder the specialness of that tree you brought indoors to accompany your family traditions.
New Hillsborough brewery garners support
It takes a village to raise a child. Or in Erik Lars Myers’ case, it takes a community to raise a brewery.
Budget cuts take toll on child-care services
As director of the Orange County Department of Social Services, Nancy Coston has a lot of experience working within her means, bringing much-needed services to local families.
Court rules Fraleys can sue EMT
A three-judge N.C. Court of Appeals panel last week upheld an Orange County judge’s decision to allow the parents of former Chapel Hill High School football player Atlas Fraley to sue paramedic James Griffin on claims of negligence regarding their son’s death.
Police seek info in Franklin St. assault
The Chapel Hill Police Department is looking for anyone with information concerning an assault that took place in the 1500 block of East Franklin Street on Tuesday morning.
New Year’s closings
Most municipal offices will be closed on Monday in observance of New Year’s Day.
Two rabies cases in Orange County
Two animals tested positive for rabies in Orange County last week, bringing the total number of positive rabies test to 11 in Orange County for 2011.
Buses to the Dean Dome
The Tar Heel Express shuttle will provide service today (Thursday) for the UNC men’s basketball game against Elon at 7 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center.
Branch Street closed
Branch Street is closed near its intersection with Airport Drive.
Football team needs fresh start
Two years of controversy and chaos in the Carolina football program ended in a train wreck at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., on Monday.
BIG CITY: The biggest story of the year
Looking back at the end of the year is a natural thing to do.
LETTER: Charter school has conservative roots
Readers may be interested in the following information about the National Heritage Academy for-profit charter school, which I garnered from several websites.
LETTER: Fracking too risky
As a concerned citizen of Chapel Hill, I am completely against fracking.