Chapel Hill -- and Durham -- Ready for Snow

As a winter storm moves toward Chapel Hill, the town and university plan for possible snow on Thursday.

Also:

• Board of Governors to Vote on Tuition Hike Next Week
• Summer Reading Selection Addresses Death Penalty
• Chapel Hill Bank Robbed
• New Pool Construction Planned
• Orange County Drafts Plan End Homelessness
• Plants Blooming Early

Model Plants: Bigger, Faster and Better?

UNC biologist Adrian Lazo is working to create plants that will be able to grow faster and stronger.

Also:

• Endzone Sports Cafe May Be Scaled Back
• Increased Portion Sizes
• New Civil Rights Exhibit
• Windows Vista

Dreaming of a White Groundhog Day?

Your Carolina Week weather forecast, as of January 17, 2007.

Heels Tip Off Against Miami

The Hurricanes men's basketball team comes to the Smith Center tonight for a 7 p.m. showdown.

Also:

• Women's Basketball Preview: Boston College
• Olympic Trainers
• Shalane Flanagan

Wheels, Pads, and Fishnets

The Carolina Rollergirls are pushing their way to the top in competitive roller derby action.