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Orange County Peace Officers Receive Jiu-Jitsu Training from Ryron Gracie

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 25, 2017 | Safety

Law enforcement officers in Orange County are now even more capable of rolling with the punches after receiving proprietary jiu-jitsu training from a member of the storied Gracie family. According to Jonathan Daniel, an...

Chapel Hill Officials Approve Redevelopment Guide for West Rosemary Street

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 24, 2017 | Development

After nearly a year of planning and deliberation, the Chapel Hill Town Council has approved a comprehensive guide for developers seeking to build along West Rosemary Street. Speaking in her capacity as a municipal senior...

Carrboro Officials Consider Development of Industrial Park on Old 86

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 23, 2017 | Development

A parcel of land in northern Carrboro may be repurposed to accommodate light industry operations if town officials are able to agree on details pertaining to a development plan. Those officials met last week to speak with...

Alumni Service Medals Awarded to Three UNC-Chapel Hill Benefactors

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 22, 2017 | Higher Education

Three benefactors of UNC-Chapel Hill have been honored by the by the General Alumni Association with medals for distinguished service to the university. The medals were awarded to Steven Farmer, Michael Kennedy and Sallie...

Local Meals on Wheels Director Retires After 20 Years of Service

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 21, 2017 | News Around Town

Stacey Yusko has made her last official delivery as the executive director of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels after completing two decades of service with the program. Her retirement ceremony is scheduled for the end of...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro Recognized by Federal Solar Power Program

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 19, 2017 | Development

The future of renewable energy in Orange County is looking bright ever since the US Department of Energy recognized Chapel Hill and Carrboro for their receptiveness to solar power. Both towns have been given bronze-level...

UNC Chemists Develop Nerve Gas Protection Through International Partnership

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 19, 2017 | UNC

Organic protection against exposure to pesticides and nerve gas has been developed through a partnership between chemists at Moscow State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. The partnership was formed by Dr. Alexander “Sasha”...

Chapel Hill Budget Draft Includes Provisions for Parental Leave and Affordable Housing

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 18, 2017 | Local Government

A new fiscal year budget with provisions for parental leave, pay bonuses and procurable housing is being reviewed by the Chapel Hill Town Council before its expected adoption next month. Town Manager Roger Stancil briefed...

Hillsborough Mayor Discusses Anticipated Sale of Colonial Inn

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 17, 2017 | Development

The deed to one of the oldest buildings in Hillsborough may be changing hands as the municipal government drops eminent domain proceedings against the owner of the Colonial Inn. A settlement was reached last month regarding the...

Orange County Commissioners Consider Saving Less in Emergency Fund

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 16, 2017 | Local Government

Government coffers in Orange County may be getting lighter as the board of commissioners considers reducing the percentage of annual revenue kept in reserve for emergency expenses. Speaking in his capacity as chief financial...

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