What Makes Orange County Attractive to Visitors? Results of Survey Show What Locals Think Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 27, 2024 | Business, Local Government The Orange County Visitors Bureau rolled out a third-party study to see how aligned its community is as to why people should come visit. Read More
Local Government Meetings: February 26-March 1 Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 26, 2024 | Local Government This week, the Carrboro Town Council considers a proposed five-story housing development on West Main Street. Read More
READ: Chapel Hill Town Council’s Early Thoughts on LUMO Rewrite Details Posted by Ethan Sorell | Feb 25, 2024 | Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council held a work session at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Wednesday to discuss details about the LUMO rewrite. Read More
Chatham County Sheriff’s Deputy Saves Owl from Car Grill Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 24, 2024 | Environment, Instagram, Local Government Chatham County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Chafa received a strange call for assistance on the... Read More
While Highlighting Pittsboro’s Leadership, State and Local Leaders Call for Better Water Quality Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 22, 2024 | Health, Local Government, State Government North Carolina elected officials recently held a press conference with Pittsboro leaders to tout the need for more water quality regulation. Read More
Orange County Reports First Rabies Case of 2024, Citing Raccoon in Chapel Hill Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 21, 2024 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County has received its first report of a positive case of rabies in 2024: a raccoon near Southern Village in Chapel Hill. Read More
Local Government Meetings: February 19-23 Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 19, 2024 | Local Government This week, the Durham school board revisits an ongoing salary dispute, while Orange County Commissioners consider a five-year strategic plan. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council Talks Affordable Housing and Capital Projects Posted by Ethan Sorell | Feb 18, 2024 | Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed affordable housing strategies and capital projects during its work session on February 14. Read More
Former Chatham Housing Director Given 30-Month Sentencing in Bid-Rigging Scheme Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 15, 2024 | Crime, Housing, Local Government Nearly one year after investigators charged a housing director in Chatham County for fraudulent business, her sentence has been announced. Read More
‘A New Era’: Orange County’s New Mayors Talk About Their Learning Curves, Communication Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 15, 2024 | Local Government The recently-elected mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough sat for a panel and shared how their impressions of the new role. Read More