Here's a look at today's local headlines. (Remember, for the latest on Hurricane Irene, see today's News & Observer and www.newsobserver.com)

BOY SCOUTS FIND NEW HOME: A local Scout troop will begin meeting at the American Legion Post next month after the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA broke ties over the Scouts ban on gay leaders and members.

COUNTY RESTARTS LIBRARY SEARCH: The Orange County commissioners may consider a site farther down on Hillsborough Road after rejecting the one close to downtown because of increasing costs.

LOVE IT OR HATE IT: We asked you what you think of "The Help," the come from behind story of black maids and more during the Jim Crow South and your letters are still coming in (got one already this morning). Read Carlton Koonce's story and our special commentary section today.

Lucas Selvidge starts a fire, Michelle Brooke kicks up a storm and associate editor Dave Hart takes on judgment calls in today's editorial about recent letters on the Scouts situation. We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for reading,

Mark       

Here's a look at today's local headlines:

But first, make sure to read a story that broke too late for today's DN. It turns out one of the suspects in a Monday robbery of the SunTrust Bank on Erwin Road is also a suspect in last year's slaying of George Pratt, the 83-year-old Durham man who was shot in the leg during a carjacking. Not only that, but the suspect, Ishmael Scarlett had his bail reduced twice. We don't know all the details and have called Judge Orlando Hudson to see if he can fill us in. (Read my story here.)

WOMAN CALLED 911: Amanda Mangum called 911 the day she was killed and reported her husband was threatening her children and there were knives in the house. Five hours later, she lay dying of multiple stab wounds. Lana Douglas has the story in both today's N&O and Durham News.  

LOT COULD BECOME STORM FILTER: Jim Wise has reported on the big bill facing the city to comply with anti-pollution measures for Falls and Jordan lakes. In today's DN, Virginia Bridges reports on a novel idea local leaders have come up with to help reduce the tab.

Carolina Friends School student Lucas Selvidge says think about what you eat, local cyclists gear up to aid a Durham heart patient, and Jay Johnson loves his pit bulls. Plus lots of letters on 751 South (send us more on that or any topic at editor@nando.com).

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And thanks for reading,

Mark