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The Noon Report

Good afternoon, Carrboro.

Poster Artist Ron Liberti takes in the morning spectacle.

Christmas parade instant review: Need better floats, more bands and what happen to the Chicken Man? Favorites were the Heelraiser, rockus dune buggys and that mysterious Army vehicle asking Santa to bring the troops home. Also, a lot of people seemed to enjoy walking in the parade and talking on their cellphones. Note Santa’s helper below.

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In other news,
• The Peoples Channel is having a potluck today.
• Confusion over the legal fund being set up for Sima Fallahi. Also, word from Rep. Price’s office that she’ll stay in detention in Charlotte for now. (Developing)
• CHN on Rev. Manley.
• Crosstown traffic: Last night’s basketball game was intense. Chapel Hill High 77 East Chapel Hill High 68. The Tigers, who had four players with 14 points or more, outscored the Wildcats by 24 to 12 in the last quarter.
• Also, all eyes on the Edwards not-yet-a-Campaign. Reports from Southern Village show a keen interest among the locals about the new offices. Hardball’s coming on Tuesday so maybe we’ll see Chris Mathews around town. Anyone got an idea of when they’ll announce they’re going to announce? OneAmerica’s blog here.