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Special Olympics Spreads the Joy of Cycling
No organ chords heralded the start of services; the music came from tire pumps and ratcheting freehubs.
Why No Pavilion for the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market?
I love going to the farmers’ market at University Place.
The Most Important Thing in Finance – The Money You Earn
Financially speaking, the first half of 2022 was not fun in almost any way.
New Rules, Laws Proposed for Air Travel
As a hellish summer for air travel begins to wind down, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun several initiatives to address airlines’ responsibilities to travelers.
Comfort Foods – Vegan Style
It is said that food is medicine. But food also brings with it powerful connotations and memories that may be unrelated to health.
Assuring Your Insuring
It’s getting to be that time of year again, when our inboxes and mailboxes are flooded with solicitations from health insurance companies.
Chapel Hill High School Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Takes Conference Championships for Third Consecutive Year
After winning the DAC VII championship—the third consecutive year the team has won its conference—the Chapel Hill High School men’s swimming and diving team placed tenth.
Garden Failures
Every gardener worth their salt has come across a plant they simply cannot grow.
John News v96: Special Back-to-School Episode III
Direct from his Chapel Hill home, it’s “John News,” a video podcast written, produced and performed by local youth John Wortman. The Local Reporter is proud to present “John News” to help, in John’s words, “bring some happiness to people during these trying times.”
The Authentic Self
In more recent time, the word ‘authentic’ – especially when used to describe and encourage the ever- evolving ‘self’ – has given us reason to pause.
Movie Night! African Warriors, American Dreams and Ziggy Stardust
Every other week, our Movie Night! column previews the best upcoming films showing in Chapel Hill theaters – for those who still like to go out to the movies.
Carrboro!
North Carolina is a state that revels in its culture, but few towns provide the quirky frisson of Carrboro!
Real Estate Spotlight: Land and Lots in Southern Orange County
A client recently commented to me that there was a shortage of land, and her comment prompted me to analyze the availability of land and lots in southern Orange County.
Autumn Is Coming
Late summer and early autumn are wonderful times to walk in woods and meadows.
The Rehabilitation of a Fallen-Away Cellist
During my summer fellowship at National Geographic Magazine in 1998, I met the great Zen photographer Sam Abel.
Vegan Table for Two
If you are vegan, as I am, you may have felt that little pang of anxiety when going to dine at a restaurant. Will they have something on the menu you can eat?