If Sarah Dessen had her way, every household would come equipped with “Goodnight Moon.” But not every home has a copy of the children’s classic ready-for-bed story, or “Make Way for Ducklings” or the Madeline books, Dessen understands. That’s why the Chapel Hill writer of young adult novels is such a big supporter of Book Harvest.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
The person who killed Faith Danielle Hedgepeth likely knew her, may have lived near her and may have changed his behavior after the murder, according to an FBI profile of the killer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After posting surveillance photographs of three men suspected in a New Year’s shooting in downtown Chapel Hill, police have arrested the man they believe pulled the trigger.
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.
On Tuesday, District Court Judge Jay Bryan opened District Court in the new Chatham County Justice Center in downtown Pittsboro. The grand opening of the new justice center was scheduled for Friday afternoon with dignitaries, speeches and tours, but the real work of the courthouse quietly began Tuesday morning.
Charles Hitlin, who was working for UNC when he became the subject of a child pornography investigation in November, has been charged with two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Eventually, we will all understand that there really is no perfect barbecue or barbecue sauce. In the palate of the South, we are as affectionate about our barbecue and sauce as we are the spouses we choose. Barbecue, is like medicine; practiced yet not perfected.