Category Archives: Neighbors

College Hill neighbor Lewis Pitts is the subject of a new biography

Posted on Mar 09, 2025 by David Arneke

Lewis Pitts, longtime social justice advocate, lawyer and College Hill neighbor, is the subject of a new biography, The Life of a Movement Lawyer: Lewis Pitts and the Struggle for Democracy, Equality, and Justice. It is available at Scuppernong Books, … Continue reading →

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CHill in College Hill on Wednesday evenings this summer

Posted on Jun 19, 2024 by David Arneke
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Holiday wreaths again brighten College Hill

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 by David Arneke

Neighborhood volunteers have decorated College Hill lampposts and the pergola with lighted holiday wreaths again this year. The group came together at the Church of the Covenant earlier this month to make the wreaths and then put them up. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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In memoriam: Carl Robbins, 85, longtime Carr Street neighbor

Posted on Oct 24, 2021 by David Arneke

Longtime College Hill resident Carl Robbins died Friday, October 15. He was 85 years old. Carl came to College Hill in 1976, when he and Ralph Becker bought 918 Carr Street. Ralph died in 1995. Carl Lyle Robbins was born … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Kim Burroughs to display and sell his pottery at holiday-season shows in College Hill and Westerwood

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 by David Arneke

College Hill potter Kim Burroughs has scheduled a couple of holiday-season shows, one in the neighborhood and one just a short walk away. Kim will hold his own show next Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by … Continue reading →

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2nd annual fund-raiser on Sunday October 6 for Rett’s Syndrome research and Josie Clark-Trippodo’s daughter

Posted on Sep 26, 2019 by David Arneke

Charlie’s Angels is hosting their 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday October 6, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Double Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 204 N. Mendenhall Street.  The event is a fund-raiser benefiting Charleston “Charlie” Trippodo and Rett Syndrome … Continue reading →

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Double Oaks event Oct. 19 to benefit Rett Syndrome research and child of longtime College Hill resident Josie Clark-Tripodo

Posted on Sep 30, 2018 by David Arneke
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Condolences to the family of James ‘Dorn’ Yeattes

Posted on Sep 08, 2018 by David Arneke

James “Dorn” Yeattes, 56, of Tate Street, died Thursday at his home. Dorn worked as a self-employed mechanic. He also was a gardener and sold produce at the weekly farmers’ market at Elam and Walker avenues. Survivors include his brother, … Continue reading →

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Condolences to our neighbor Janet Frommann

Posted on Nov 30, 2017 by David Arneke

The College Hill Neighborhood Association extends its condolences to our neighbor Janet Frommann of McGee Street on the death of her daughter, Kirsten Poag. Kirsten, 27,  died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 2, … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Jim Clark of Carr Street dies at age 72

Posted on Oct 31, 2017 by David Arneke

Longtime College Hill resident Jim Clark died Monday. He was  72. He had suffered a severe heart attack last spring. Jim and his wife, Daniele, had lived on Carr Street since 1980 and raised their two children, Stefan and Josie, … Continue reading →

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