This essay originally appeared on OrangePolitics on February 24, 2014. Long before European settlers came here, Native Americans lived in the area that is now Orange County. Native Americans created a prominent village on the banks of the Eno River—centuries before the place came to be called Hillsborough. Through the village of the Occaneechis ran a […]
Posted inCarrboro, Carrboro Town Council
Thoughts on renaming Carr Street in Carrboro
Julian Carr was a white supremacist and member of the initial Ku Klux Klan. He spoke many times – publicly! – advocating for white supremacy, including at the dedication of Silent Sam, the monument to racism and white supremacy that stood at the center of UNC for decades. But Carr was wealthy and well-connected and […]
Posted inClimate, Events around town, UNC
Come to the UNC Sustainable Strut on February 9
On Friday, February 9th, the Environmental Affairs branch of UNC Undergraduate Student Government will host the second annual Sustainable Strut, a student-based fashion show designed to highlight the importance of ethical, eco-friendly clothing. The goal of the event, which will be held at the Ackland Art Museum at both 6 pm and 7:30 pm, is […]
Posted inCarrboro, Cat's Cradle, Chapel Hill
Cat’s Cradle is expanding down Brewer Lane…and other news
We’re trying something new this week with a news roundup of interesting tidbits. And we start with a big one: We’ve confirmed through permitting documents that Cat’s Cradle is opening an expansion space at 107 Brewer Lane, just down the street from the Belltree Cocktail Club and The Cheese Shop, which plans to open at […]
Posted inCarrboro, Economic development, Small business, Things to do with kids
Mapping out Carrboro’s vegan restaurant scene, one restaurant at a time
If you’re vegan, determining where to eat out can be challenging. There are a few restaurants in Carrboro that cater exclusively to vegetarians and vegans – Spotted Dog comes to mind – but overall, it can be hit or miss. A new website, Carrboro Vegan Dining, aims to solve those problems by curating every single […]
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Legislature
Campaign for Southern Equality: NC’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law violates federal law
Following CHCCS Board’s vote to protect LGBTQ Students, the Campaign for Southern Equality has filed a federal complaint with the Department of Education