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Commissioners discuss SAPFO

By Meredith Jones | October 23

At a work session Monday, the Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and the timeline for its implementation. SAPFO is a cooperative effort to pace development of school facilities with expected population growth. Alice Gordon, Orange County commissioner and the chairwoman of the Schools and Land Use councils, crafted the ordinance. Gordon said she is optimistic about the eventual passage of the ordinance. "I think the board is generally positive, but there might be specific questions (about the ordinance)," she said.

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Students, Parents Walk to School to Promote Health

By Meredith Jones | October 3

Leaving their cars and buses behind, students at Ephesus Elementary School in Chapel Hill opted to walk to school Wednesday, joining students around the world in participating in International Walk to School Day. The event was part of a worldwide event to promote health safety, physical activity and a concern for the environment. Parents, students, school administrators, Sen.

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Hole in the Wall to Holy Grail

By Meredith Jones | October 3

Whether your Thursday night goal is to listen to Radiohead on the jukebox, sip a martini while listening to a jazz trio or simply consume as many draught pitchers as humanly possible, one of downtown Chapel Hill's 28 bars has what you're looking for. From dive bars to upscale bars, UNC students' favorite hangouts offer a variety of drinks, moods and music. Bringing an alternative perspective to the downtown Chapel Hill bar scene are bars like Hell, Henry's Bistro at 403 W. Rosemary St. and the Carolina Coffee Shop at 138 E.

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Orange Co. Schools Seek Local Input

By Meredith Jones | October 2

A small audience assembled Monday night in the Orange High School auditorium for a public forum held to gather community input on the superintendent search for Orange County schools. Dana Thompson, chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Education, said that the board has been accepting applications for the superintendent position for five weeks and that the deadline is Friday. She said it is important to hear from the community before the board fills the position or looks at the applications. "We will weigh community feedback heavily in our decision," she said. Board members

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Commissioners discuss SAPFO

Students, Parents Walk to School to Promote Health

Hole in the Wall to Holy Grail

Orange Co. Schools Seek Local Input

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