I was a doubter when Holden Thorp was first appointed to be the UNC chancellor, but he has turned out to be the best thing to happen to South Building in decades.
Thoughts on Thorp’s decision
The following are statements from local community leaders regarding UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp’s announcement that he will retire in June 2013.
For the record
The following is a statement from UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp regarding his announcement that he will step down in June 2013.
FLORA: Again remembering Persimmon Pete
It’s time to begin gathering fruit from our native persimmon, Diospyros virginiana.
Heels must regroup
No one can be sure exactly what happened on Saturday for the North Carolina football team in a 39-34 loss at Louisville.
School board meeting tonight
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education will meet tonight (Thursday) at 7 at the Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill.
Alcohol, drugs and teens conversation
Chapel Hill High School will host a presentation and conversation titled “Alcohol, Drugs, and Teens: Just Say Know,†on Oct. 16.
Dyslexia seminar
A free dyslexia seminar will be held on Nov. 9 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill.
Jags defeat NCSSM, Northwood
The Carrboro High School women’s volleyball team swept conference opponents North Carolina School of Science and Math and Northwood High School earlier this week.
Obituary: Renate Dorothea Rodenburg
Renate Dorothea Rodenburg, 71, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sept. 8, 2012 in her home.
Broadcasting from The ArtsCenter
WCOM and ArtsCenter stakeholders and elected officials celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new WCOM FM station.
Carrboro to share Rogers Road costs
The Carrboro BoA voted unanimously to share costs for both the community center and the installation of sewer service for the Rogers Road neighborhood.
Library criteria OKed
The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved modifications to criteria for siting a library in southwest Orange County.
Thorp to step down
UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp intends to step down at the end of this academic year because he says it’s best for the future of the university.
Charterwood vote returns
A decision on Charterwood has still not been made, and the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to take a third vote on the project.