Carrboro NewsLocal news for Carrboro, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Carrboro Branch Library cuts under review- July 17, 2008 Following public outcry regarding a recent slash in hours of operation at the Carrboro Branch Library, county officials say some of those hours could be restored.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/carrboro-branch-library-cuts-under-review?fr... Mission on Weaver St.- July 17, 2008 If you've been on Weaver Street at all in the past four months, you've probably seen a sign that reads, "The Episcopal Church of the Advocate." Curious as to what that is The Episcopal Church of the Advocate ...http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/mission-on-weaver-st?fromrss=1 Bill would let Carrboro limit campaign donations- July 15, 2008 The General Assembly passed a bill Monday that would let the town of Carrboro limit individual campaign contributions in municipal elections to as little as $250. The bill, which was sponsored by Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/bill-would-let-carrboro-limit-campaign-donat... Massage inquiry continues- July 15, 2008 Internationalist Books manager Nick Shepard knows that University Massage, the Franklin Street parlor on the other side of his store's wall, has a reputation for offering more than just a massage.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/massage-inquiry-continues?fromrss=1 NYC Block Parties: Letting the City Breathe- July 13, 2008 Anthony said: "I'm afraid I don't understand. Once built, a nuclear plant has a lower cost of operation per kWh of electricity than coal, gas, or oil.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/nyc-block-parties-letting-the-city-breathe?f... News Brief: Disc golf challenge- July 11, 2008 Zach Ward, owner of DSI Comedy Theater, has issued a challenge to the disc golfers of Carrboro.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/news-brief-disc-golf-challenge?fromrss=1 Freshmen take on green tech- July 11, 2008 This summer, rising freshmen from schools across Orange County are taking advantage of a new approach to learning math and science, building solar cars and constructing model bridges as part of the Communities ...http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/freshmen-take-on-green-tech?fromrss=1 Officials didn't expect Carrboro library cuts- July 11, 2008 Orange County Commissioner Mike Nelson says cuts to the Carrboro Branch Library that upset patrons this month caught elected officials by surprise.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/officials-didnt-expect-carrboro-library-cuts... Four AP classes added to Carrboro High curriculum- July 11, 2008 Four Advanced Placement course have been added to the Carrboro High School curriculum after parents complained the new school was being shortchanged.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/four-ap-classes-added-to-carrboro-high-curri... Gullywashers have crews cleaning up trees and debris- July 10, 2008 A series of heavy weekend thunderstorms downed trees and clogged stormwater systems throughout southern Orange County.http://www.topix.net/city/carrboro-nc/2008/07/gullywashers-have-crews-cleaning-up-trees-an... |