By Morgan Siem Carrboro Commons Writer The stillness that characterizes most elementary schools on Saturday mornings is missing at Frank Porter Graham Elementary. Julie Spomer makes sure of that. The Karen refugees from Burma show off the friendships they’ve made in the gardening club at Frank Porter Graham Elementary, where many of the children are students. From left to right:… Read more →
By Evelyn Greene Carrboro Commons Photo Editor From comic books to chamber pots, Carrboro’s Collector’s Fair offered a variety of wares to be bought and sold. For many of the vendors at the fair, collecting has transformed from a hobby into a full time profession. The fair provided a venue for the citizens of Carrboro to share their prized possesions… Read more →
By Leah Szarek Carrboro Commons Writer A confusing stack of forms laced with nonsensical terms like W1040EZ descends on mailboxes across the country each year. The tricky federal and state income tax paperwork can be enough to send even native citizens running to professional tax preparers and computer software. For recent immigrants with the added barrier of language, the race… Read more →
By Alexandra Mansbach Carrboro Commons Writer Even the pouring rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the women’s Carrboro High School soccer team on a recent game night. Carrboro High School took on the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics on March 19 in a game riddled with rain, wind and power outages. But the team stayed strong, passing accurately… Read more →
By Colin Campbell Carrboro Commons Co-Editor Failed inventions, Victorian dress, literature and a variety of music have become common features on Carrboro radio station WCOM-FM 103.5 in recent months. Emma Cabrera, left, and Kara O’Dor, known to listeners as Emmett and Klaude Davenport, host “The Clockwork Cabaret” Tuesday nights on radio station WCOM-FM 103.5 in Carrboro. Staff photo by Colin… Read more →
By Shera Everette Carrboro Commons Writer Life and scenes from the Victorian era will be re-created on Saturday, March 29, when dozens of people dance the night away at the Carrboro Century Center. The Triangle Vintage Dance will host its 6th Annual Victorian Ball, showcasing a gamut of Victorian dances, from the waltz and polka to the foxtrot and tango…. Read more →
By Stephanie Kane Carrboro Commons Writer Muriel Williman, right, education and outreach specialist for the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department, leads a workshop on composting March 22 at the Weaver Street Market in Carrboro. Staff photo by Stephanie Kane Muriel Williman, wearing a “Compost Happens” shirt at the Weaver Street Market lawn, hosted an interactive demonstration on the importance… Read more →
By Tracey Theret Carrboro Commons Writer By the end of next year, Carrboro residents who prefer to putt with a disc won’t have to venture out of town to get their golf fix. The Carrboro Parks Project, a nonprofit that works to improve parks and open spaces in town, plans to raise money to install a disc golf course in… Read more →
By Allison McNeill Carrboro Commons Writer Carrboro residents are taking the phrase “eat local” to heart. The trend, which encourages consumers to buy agricultural products from local farmers has caught on in the community. The Carrboro Farmers’ Market features farmers from surrounding towns and counties who come to sell their local fare. From vegetables to wine, from basil to flowers,… Read more →
By Evelyn Greene Carrboro Commons Writer Photography isn’t just a hobby. For the employees of Southeastern Camera, the art and process of taking pictures has become their business. A friendly smile and helpful information are just a few of the qualities that keep Chris Johnson (pictured) and Southeastern Camera distinct from Internet companies. With every wall and counter crammed with… Read more →
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