The Chapel Hill Herald

Jan. 15, 2013 @ 04:21 PM

Court of Appeals rules against McAdoo

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by a lower court that dismissed a lawsuit brought by former UNC football player Michael McAdoo.


Jan. 12, 2013 @ 03:44 PM

Art outside the lines

With an admission of guilt, I confessed, “I don’t really know much about art.” I was standing by Sudie Rakusin, a local artist, who lives on Arthur Minnis Road in Hillsborough, and we were a few feet away from her exhibit entitled “One Woman Show.”


Jan. 12, 2013 @ 03:26 PM

Phillips Middle School students go online for Q&A with researcher

An excited murmur spread through the crowd of children gathered in the media center of Phillips Middle School on Thursday morning – a reaction to the doo-dee-doo tones of an incoming Skype call. Moments later, teacher Mike Harris greeted famed National Geographic researcher Spencer Wells. For the past three weeks, Harris’ students have used Wells’ research of genetics and anthropology to explore human migration.


Jan. 11, 2013 @ 02:45 PM

11 candidates seek appointment to council vacancy

The 11 applicants vying to replace former councilwoman Penny Rich, now an Orange County Commissioner,  will get the chance Monday to make their case for the seat before the Town Council during a special meeting at 6 p.m.


Jan. 09, 2013 @ 11:46 PM

Vicki Wentz: One flu away from the cuckoo’s nest

Have you had “it” yet? Everyone I know has “it.” I, personally, have taken up residence under the piano to hide from “it.” What is “it”? Well, apparently, it’s called “The (insert name of town) Crud.”


Jan. 06, 2013 @ 03:36 PM

Stanley Peele: System of patronage continues

On Dec. 31, Gov. Beverly Perdue made three judicial appointments:


Jan. 06, 2013 @ 03:24 PM

Susan Gladin: A trip to town offers pleasant reminders

When you live some distance from town, as we do, every trip is planned carefully to maximize the mileage. My preparation was thwarted last week when I found myself in Hillsborough with a long list of things to do but having forgotten the purse I needed to do them.


Jan. 06, 2013 @ 03:18 PM

Chapel Hill Herald editorial: Value is the key word in higher education today

More than ever before, paying for a higher education costs – a lot.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 03:38 PM

Vicki Wentz: Doing it the ‘Wheat Belly’ weigh

The newest craze to hit the diet circuit – and I am TOTALLY connected to the diet circuit, my friend – is the craze of throwing wheat out of your life, completely – lock, stock and bagel – right out the window or over the deck. They’ve now decided – and by “they” I mean “not me” – that wheat is basically Satan in the form of a cookie, and if you don’t give it up, you’re going to die of belly fat, probably sometime next week.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 03:33 PM

Susie Wilde: Audio books that chill to the bone

“Gone Girl is the best book I read all summer,” said someone in my children’s book club, “But it’s an adult title.” And then, she shuddered. The following week several people in my exercise class referred to Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” as addictive. I contacted the audio publicist, she gave a third recommendation and sent it immediately.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 03:18 PM

Orange County man has devoted life to mental well being of local residents

We are taught as children to be kind to our neighbor. Our neighbor may be the fella that sits across us at a desk; our neighbor may be the family next door; our neighbor may be miles up or down the road; be nice to your neighbor and they will be nice to you.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 03:06 PM

Risk genes for Alzheimer’s, mental illness linked to brain changes at birth

Some brain changes that are found in adults with common gene variants linked to disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and autism can also be seen in the brain scans of newborns.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 02:58 PM

Kehillah Synagogue announces new executive director

The Kehillah Synagogue, an inclusive and engaged Jewish community that inspires people’s lives and deepens Jewish involvement through celebration, worship, education, social action and values, has announced the appointment of Anne Maner as executive director.


Jan. 05, 2013 @ 02:14 PM

Orange County to host coyote management session

The Orange County Animal Services, in conjunction with the Hillsborough, Carrboro and Chapel Hill police departments, is hosting both professional and public information sessions on coyote management.


Jan. 03, 2013 @ 01:46 PM

Town sets taxi rates

The Town of Chapel Hill’s new flat rates for taxi service went into effect Jan. 1, meaning riders will have a better idea of how much a taxi will cost for short rides in the downtown area.