North Carolina Considering New Biking Regulations Posted by Staff | Jan 20, 2016 | Safety The Department of Transportation has made recommendations in an attempt to improve bike safety in... Read More
Orange County Launches “Dementia-Friendly” Initiative Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 19, 2015 | Health The county is using a $900,000 grant to launch an initiative to help those living with dementia. Read More
Orange County Commissioners Move Forward with $125 Million Bond Posted by Staff | Oct 7, 2015 | Featured, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners took another step toward issuing the largest bond in... Read More
Launch Chapel Hill Accepts Seven New Business Startups Posted by Staff | Jul 27, 2015 | Business Launch Chapel Hill has welcomed seven new companies in hopes of building the local business community. Read More
School Boards Ask Commissioners To Spend More Per Pupil Posted by Staff | Apr 30, 2015 | Local Government The two local school districts presented their 2015-16 budget requests to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Read More
County Commissioners Plan $125 Million Bond For School Repairs Posted by Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | Local Government Orange County Commissioners want to put a $125 million dollar bond package on the ballot next year, exclusively to fund school repairs. Read More
Orange Commissioners Ready to Sue Over Senate Bill 2 Posted by Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners has committed to opposing Senate Bill 2 — in court, if necessary. Read More
BoCC Talks Living Wage for Orange County Contractors Posted by Staff | Feb 11, 2015 | Local Government At Tuesday night’s board meeting, county commissioners and staff wrestled with questions, including how to enforce a living wage policy. Read More
Orange Commissioners Eye 2016 Bond Referendum For School Repairs Posted by Staff | Jan 30, 2015 | Local Government Orange County Commissioners say a possible $125 million dollar bond package may be the best way to fund repairs for aging schools. Read More
Hundreds March in Hillsborough to Celebrate MLK, Reflect on History Posted by Staff | Jan 20, 2015 | News Around Town Around 200 Hillsborough marchers gathered downtown on a beautiful sunny day for the “20th Anniversary Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.” Read More