Archive for December 2009

If a Tree Falls… ?

Former UNC fencing coach charged with sexual battery, OWASA encouraging Chapel Hillians to donate to “Taste of Hope” program, IndyCar driver Danica Patrick signs with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Racing, Kate Gosselin spotted in Raleigh, UNC Hospital cardiology department focusing on teamwork, Orange County Red Cross will merge with other counties, tree falls on 15-501 southbound. Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Bill Strom Returns (Again) to Sing

The Chapel Hill Town Council has finally found a replacement for former council member (and evil genius) Bill Strom.  Here to offer his words of… er, congratulations, is Bill Strom himself! Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Santa Goes Local

Carrboro’s LocalMotive organization encouraged residents to purchase more local products during last week’s “Buy Local Week”.  Santa Claus joins DSI Witness News to discuss a new program to move from his current international gift delivery program to one that’s more local. Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

 

The Brius

Mark Jacobson of Mark Jacobson Toyota of Durham has discovered the real meaning of Hanukkah.  Apparently, the Maccabees had a secret that kept the temple lamp burning for so long — the fuel-efficient Brius! Kit FitzSimons, Zach Ward.

 

Classes at Durham Tech

Durham Technical Community College recently sent out survey to the community about what classes Durham Tech should offer the community.  DSI Witness News hit the streets to interview citizens for their opinions.  Zach Ward, Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons, Molly Buckley.

 

Not Moving to Wake County… Ever

Style Network show “Clean House” in Durham, new principal at Wake County’s Green Elementary School, state-wide speed trap ends, $10k spent on Raleigh city council reception, bogus H1N1 flu vaccine registry email, new masters degree at Duke to develop business and health information technology skills, Fort Bragg training new Green Berets, man breaks into state capitol building and vandalizes Christmas tree. Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Pedestrian Island

Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council announced plans to spend $350,000 in Federal stimulus money to build pedestrian islands along MLK Blvd. The former first mate of the S.S. Minnow, Gilligan, joins DSI Witness News to explain why pedestrian islands are evil… in song! Zach Ward, Aaron Keck.

 

Buy Carrboro

Orange County Board of Commissioners to decide on new location for solid waste, Carrboro carpenter creates Go game board for Chinese Premier Hu, encouraging local buying in Carrboro, “Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters” event at Historic Stagville, Carrboro-CH School Board has doubts about changing honors system to “hybrid model,” positive outcome from federal investigation of John Edwards?, “Winning Isn’t Everything” documentary shown at Varsity Theatre, the real reason why Chapel Hill bus system didn’t merge with TTA. Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

More Eggnog, Please

2nd grader gets his Flat Stanley back from President Obama, Wilmington blood center wraps up “Tired of Turkey Days” blood drive, psychology professor recommends lowering holiday expectations, Carrboro High football players mentoring elementary school students, coyotes on RDU’s runways. Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

The Anti-Strom

The Chapel Hill Town Council has been short a member ever since the abrupt and unexpected departure of evil genius Bill Strom.  UNC President Erskine Bowles joins DSI Witness News to announce his support for an unexpected replacement for the town council. But can this person defeat the infamous and seemingly all-powerful Bill Strom?!? Zach Ward, Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.