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Dec. 15, 2006
Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina people and programs cited recently in the media:
Regional Coverage
UTSA to offer poor a free education
The San Antonio Express-News
The University of Texas at San Antonio unveiled a new financial aid campaign Thursday that promises a full ride for students from low-income families. ... At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for instance, the Carolina Covenant promises low-income students they will graduate debt-free.
A passion for the past
The Associated Press (Regional)
It starts with the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co., one of North Carolina's most successful short-line railroads. ...ot much from yesterday is listed in the Encyclopedia of North Carolina, a 15-year project that has resulted in a comprehensive history of the Tar Heel State written in small essays on various topics. The $65 book is the third major historical reference book written or edited by the professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina.
Memphis leads nation en route to 'aerotropolis'
The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
If you've heard the term "aerotropolis," thank John Kasarda, business professor from the University of North Carolina who has made his reputation around the world advocating for the power of airports.
State and Local Coverage
UNC workers to maintain natural areas
The Chapel Hill Herald
UNC is hiring four employees to maintain trails and natural areas on the future home of Carolina North and to encourage recreational use there. ..."It's been like the wild west out there," said Sharon Myers, a geologist and environmental specialist at UNC who runs on the trails. "It's not been managed in any way."
Related link: http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/521623.html
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/dec06/cnorthpropmgmt121406.htm6-hour meeting set on Carolina North
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
The Leadership Advisory Committee for Carolina North will meet for six hours Saturday at the Friday Continuing Education Center, off N.C. 54.
Related link: http://www.wchl1360.com/details.html?id=2450
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/dec06/cnorthadvance120806.htmEncyclopedia of North Carolina
"North Carolina People," UNC-TV
William Powell, editor of the Encyclopedia of North Carolina (The University of North Carolina Press/2006), will be featured on "North Carolina People" with Bill Friday tonight (Dec. 15) at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m to discuss the people, places and things that make North Carolina unique.
Peeling the Orange (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
Along with the sharp criticism of President George W. Bush that John Edwards offered during the taping of "Hardball" this week on the UNC campus, host Chris Matthews had a number of interesting things to say.
Construction causes changes on UNC campus
WCHL-AM (Chapel Hill)
Plan your driving routes carefully if you’re going to be on or around campus in the coming weeks. WCHL’s John Stillman explains.
Report on immigration's impact to include dissent
The Charlotte Observer
The much-anticipated report from Mayor Pat McCrory's immigration task force is filled with data, but members failed to reach agreement on the most controversial recommendations. ...The report cites UNC Chapel Hill Kenan Institute estimates that Hispanics contribute $756 million in taxes while costing the state about $817 million annually for K-12 education, health care and corrections.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jan06/economicimpact010306.htmCards blend the holidays
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Growing up Jewish in New York City, Philip and Elise Okrend celebrated Hanukkah without giving much thought to Christmas. ..."It's a festival that commemorates the rejection of assimilation into a broader culture," says David Halperin, a retired professor of religion at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Hospital facility receives $500,000
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
NC-SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals has received a $500,000 gift -- the largest from an individual or family made to its capital campaign to date -- from Mr. and Mrs. William G. Clark III of Tarboro.
Giveaways put supplies in school
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
About a dozen teachers at Lakewood Elementary School took part in a free shopping spree for supplies Thursday afternoon, thanks to a new nonprofit organization called Crayons2Calculators -- The Durham Teachers' Warehouse. The organization, headed by members of the Durham school board, Duke University faculty and college students from Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, hopes to conduct two more giveaways in the spring.
Issues and Trends
Panel looks to educate on giving
The Chapel Hill Herald
A Downtown Partnership subcommittee wants to step up efforts to encourage people not to give money to panhandlers downtown. ...The group was interested in finding UNC students to help create and carry out the education effort.
Court reminds us of lessons learned (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
We had a reminder this week -- actually, several reminders -- of what an odd and difficult and, yes, violent year it's been around here. On successive days in Orange County Criminal Superior Court, we revisited the three most shocking events of the year in this area: the attack in the Pit at UNC, the taking of hostages at East Chapel Hill High School and the shooting spree at Orange High.
Observer wimps out on coaches' big salaries
The Charlotte Observer
In "The offensive line" (Dec. 12 editorial) you point out the incongruous priorities of the UNC Board of Governors: "That's the third time in three years that the board has ignored its own rules for a coach. That is not a healthy trend."Good.
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