Orange County’s recommended budget doesn’t include a tax hike, but that might change if county commissioners decide to increase school funding.
The 2013-2013 proposed budget did not raise property taxes for the fifth consecutive year.
The threat of stormy weather couldn’t keep thousands of local residents from heading to the 31st annual Hillsborough Hogg Day.
I love Chinese food, and for most of my life it was especially important to find the best Chinese restaurant wherever I lived. But then I got brave ...
The fabulous folks at The Daily Tar Heel played host for the Chamber’s latest Business After Hours event!
News Around Town
RSVP Celebration; Outpatient Quit-Tobacco System; Landlord Partnership
State Government
NC Medicaid Shortfall Now $330 Million-Plus
State Government
NC Budget Deletes Education Earmarks For Lottery
Professional
Bobcats Will Pick No. 4 Overall In NBA Draft
ACC
2013 ACC Baseball Tournament Preview
Crime
Multiple Assaults On Franklin Street Over The Weekend
Featured
Lack Of County Property Tax Increase Could Change
Featured
BOA Hosts Public Hearing On Budget
Crime
Gunshots Fired Saturday; CHPD Seeking Info
The Commentators
Ideas for Engaging Local Citizens
From Kristen Smith, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I go to a lot of meetings, and serve on a lot of committees. But most of the meetings...
Featured
Wok & Roll
I love Chinese food, and for most of my life it was especially important to find the best Chinese restaurant wherever I lived. But then I got brave ...
D.G. Martin
Remembering the Merritts of Merritt’s Store
If you mention Merritt’s Store anywhere around Chapel Hill, most often you will hear something like, “Oh yes. Best BLTs I've ever tasted.”
Arts & Entertainment
Movie Reviews: Star Trek – Into Darkness
I feel that I must begin with a simple disclaimer: while I certainly fall into many avenues of geekdom, one thing I cannot call myself is a Trekkie.
The Commentators
Keep Local Government Local
Matt Hughes: A key principle of conservatives has always been that the government closest to the people is more responsive to the needs of the people.
Style & Fashion
The Fashion Plate: Spring Trend Report
Spring has officially sprung! It may not feel like it quite yet, but according to the calendar it’s here. That means buds blooming, birds chirping, ...
Common Science
Ten Things You Should Know About CO2 Topping 400PPM
Last week scientists in Mauna Loa, Hawaii announced that the level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere has reached a troubling milestone.
The Commentators
The Rawlings Panel and the Right Questions
Lew Margolis: Recently, the Rawlings panel held its first meeting to consider how challenges caused by UNC athletics can inform the direction of our c...
UNC
2013 ACC Baseball Tournament Schedule Announced
Traffic
Northeast End Of Franklin Street Takes Three Cars Over The Weekend
Local Government
Chapel Hill Town Council Tackles Library Funding
News Around Town
OC Child Abuse Prevention; 3 Heels Named Dick Howser SF; Our Local Deal Turns 2
Crime
Multiple Assaults On Franklin Street Over The Weekend
Featured
Lack Of County Property Tax Increase Could Change
Entertainment
CH Teen Scrabble Champs To Appear On Kimmel
Local Government
OC Manager Presents Budget Proposal Tuesday
Local Government
Carrboro Aldermen Hear Budget Concerns Tuesday
Local Government
Carrboro Police Chief Search Narrows Down Candidates
Common Science
Ten Things You Should Know About CO2 Topping 400PPM
Last week scientists in Mauna Loa, Hawaii announced that the level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere has reached a troubling milestone.
D.G. Martin
Remembering the Merritts of Merritt’s Store
If you mention Merritt’s Store anywhere around Chapel Hill, most often you will hear something like, “Oh yes. Best BLTs I've ever tasted.”
The Commentators
Keep Local Government Local
Matt Hughes: A key principle of conservatives has always been that the government closest to the people is more responsive to the needs of the people.
Arts & Entertainment
Movie Reviews: Star Trek – Into Darkness
I feel that I must begin with a simple disclaimer: while I certainly fall into many avenues of geekdom, one thing I cannot call myself is a Trekkie.
Style & Fashion
The Fashion Plate: Spring Trend Report
Spring has officially sprung! It may not feel like it quite yet, but according to the calendar it’s here. That means buds blooming, birds chirping, ...
The Commentators
Ideas for Engaging Local Citizens
From Kristen Smith, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I go to a lot of meetings, and serve on a lot of committees. But most of the meetings...
Featured
Wok & Roll
I love Chinese food, and for most of my life it was especially important to find the best Chinese restaurant wherever I lived. But then I got brave ...
The Commentators
The Rawlings Panel and the Right Questions
Lew Margolis: Recently, the Rawlings panel held its first meeting to consider how challenges caused by UNC athletics can inform the direction of our c...
The Commentators
Ideas for Engaging Local Citizens
From Kristen Smith, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I go to a lot of meetings, and serve on a lot of committees. But most of the meetings are part of my job and I think board service is an important part of being a community member. But in recent discussions at the municipal level, there has [...]
D.G. Martin
Remembering the Merritts of Merritt’s Store
If you mention Merritt’s Store anywhere around Chapel Hill, most often you will hear something like, “Oh yes. Best BLTs I've ever tasted.”
The Commentators
Keep Local Government Local
Matt Hughes: A key principle of conservatives has always been that the government closest to the people is more responsive to the needs of the people.
Common Science
Ten Things You Should Know About CO2 Topping 400PPM
Last week scientists in Mauna Loa, Hawaii announced that the level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere has reached a troubling milestone.
The Commentators
The Rawlings Panel and the Right Questions
Lew Margolis: Recently, the Rawlings panel held its first meeting to consider how challenges caused by UNC athletics can inform the direction of our campus and others.
Jim O'Hara
Classics and the Big Rock
As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seem to be discussing a plan to slash the teaching of Latin and other foreign languages...
Featured
Family Ties
Her dad was an All-American at Johns Hopkins. Her mother played at Towson. But Sydney Holman may be the best lacrosse player in her decorated family.
Common Science
Ten Things You Should Know About CO2 Topping 400PPM
Last week scientists in Mauna Loa, Hawaii announced that the level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere has reached a troubling milestone.
D.G. Martin
Remembering the Merritts of Merritt’s Store
If you mention Merritt’s Store anywhere around Chapel Hill, most often you will hear something like, “Oh yes. Best BLTs I've ever tasted.”
The Commentators
Keep Local Government Local
Matt Hughes: A key principle of conservatives has always been that the government closest to the people is more responsive to the needs of the people.
The Commentators
Ideas for Engaging Local Citizens
From Kristen Smith, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I go to a lot of meetings, and serve on a lot of committees. But most of the meetings are part of my job and I think board service is an important part of being a community member. But in recent discussions at the municipal level, there has [...]
The Commentators
The Rawlings Panel and the Right Questions
Lew Margolis: Recently, the Rawlings panel held its first meeting to consider how challenges caused by UNC athletics can inform the direction of our campus and others.
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