Residents came out in full force this week to express their affection for the forested areas along Chapel Hill’s Booker Creek and to voice opposition to the proposed removal of about 50 acres…
We were taught to say “please” and “thank you.” For years, we rode the #77 yellow school bus for a half-hour from the end of the lane to elementary school in Calvert…
After a prolonged illness, Dr. Gary Peterson lost the battle with idiopathic pulmonary disease Sept. 9, 2021 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina….
The scenes of the exit from Afghanistan were horrific. More than anything, the scenes of Afghanis trying to escape dominated the coverage, and the picture of the bay of the C-17 military cargo plane…
Direct from his Chapel Hill home, it’s “John News,” a video podcast written, produced and performed by 8-year-old John Wortman, a second-grader at Ephesus Elementary School. The Local Reporter is proud to present the weekly “John News” to help, in John’s words, “bring some happiness to people during these trying times.”
Neighbors and Friends, Chapel Hill is an amazing community and over the last 18 months, I have been grateful and fortunate to witness the strength and caring of the people who live…
After I compiled my list of “favorite things,” I realized that I had omitted several plants that I could not live without. All this is occurring during my annual garden appraisal. These plants demand little from me, an aspect I increasingly appreciate as I age. Long ago, in the midst…
Like many, I’ve been biking more during the pandemic, and early this year I decided to treat myself to a new mountain bike, since my current one is about 35 years old…
I am pleased to write in support of Karen Stegman’s reelection to the Chapel Hill Town Council. As a former Mayor, I very much appreciate what she has accomplished on the Council…
Two weeks ago, I launched my campaign for CHCCS Board of Education (BOE). It’s been a disruptive few years—most especially for our students, teachers, principals, administrators and parents….
After I compiled my list of “favorite things,” I realized that I had omitted several plants that I could not live without. All this is occurring during my annual garden appraisal. These plants demand little from me, an aspect I increasingly appreciate as I age. Long ago, in the midst…
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Yes, it’s real. With the safe return Saturday night of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and flight crew of four civilians, I feel good about releasing this extraordinary image,….
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We were taught to say “please” and “thank you.” For years, we rode the #77 yellow school bus for a half-hour from the end of the lane to elementary school in Calvert…
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“Aren’t all the old homes going to be too small…
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Issac Marsh’s first win as Chapel Hill High School football coach came at Auman Stadium Aug. 27, 2004. It couldn’t have gone any better. The Tigers defeated Orange 48-0 when quarterback Kyle Holland threw for over 300 yards…
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For most Hillsborough residents, it’s hard to…
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A combination of abundant vegetation and some kind of water — a creek, river, wetland, pond or lake — is one of my favorite types of natural area to visit for wildlife watching…
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After many years of faithful service, I recently got rid of my landline, which — as you may remember — we used to just call a line because it was the only line we had and so didn’t require a first name….
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It is said that food is medicine. But food also brings with it powerful connotations and memories that may be unrelated to health.
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Parks and conservation areas aren’t created out of thin air. They happen because 1) a particular person or group sees the beauty and natural promise of an area, and…
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