Water system flushing begins

HILLSBOROUGH -- Town personnel will flush and perform basic maintenance to fire hydrants in the town's water system beginning today.

The inspections and maintenance will take place through mid-October.

If discoloration or air bubbles appear in the water, customers should run cold water in a bathtub for a few minutes until the water and/or air bubbles clear. If the water does not clear within five minutes, contact the town at 732-2104 during normal business hours or at 732-3621 for emergencies during nights and weekends.

Flu shots are available

CHAPEL HILL -- Kerr Drug is making flu shots available today.

The flu shot program will launch at Kerr Drug, 210-10S Estes Drive, University Mall, at 11 a.m. today. Joe Heidrick, , and other pharmacists will be administering shots.

Contact Dan Way at dway@heraldsun.com or (919) 918-1035.