Redistricting Reform: State…And Local
There’s bipartisan support for redistricting reform at the state level. How about the local level too?
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North Carolinians Find Common Ground
Posted by Staff | Feb 26, 2016 | Featured, State Government
In a time where we continually hear about divided politics and the polarization of America, a new poll from Public Policy Polling said there are a few issues North Carolinians can agree on. “Redistricting has obviously...
Read MoreChapel Hill Chosen by AT&T for Smart Cities Initiative
Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 26, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town
It’s called a “smart cities framework,” the product of a collaborative effort between the Town of Chapel Hill and AT&T. “The idea is that we’re going to explore and implement some of the offers AT&T and some...
Read MoreUNC Named Top Public University By Business First
In a ranking of 477 public institutions, Business First has named UNC the top public university in the United States. The study used a 20-part formula, which most heavily weighed four-year graduation rate, cost and other college...
Read MoreSierra Club Endorses Candidates In County Commissioner Race
The Sierra Club has announced which candidates they will endorse in the race for Orange County Board of Commissioners. For the at-large position they have endorsed Mark Marcopolos. “He has excellent positions on conserving...
Read MoreFood Drive For Our Three Winners Doubles Expected Total
One of the last things Deah Barakat did was give back. In the UNC Muslim Students’ Association monthly trip to Urban Ministries of Durham, Barakat went above and beyond serving food to those in need. “He spent...
Read MoreOrange County Authorities Looking for Information Regarding Break-In
Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 25, 2016 | Crime, Featured
Orange County law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating suspects in connection with a Monday break-in. Officials say the larceny was reported just after two o’clock Monday...
Read MoreCarrboro Board Of Aldermen Considering Main Street Hotel
Posted by Staff | Feb 25, 2016 | Featured, Local Government
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen are exploring the possibility of allowing Hilton to build a hotel in downtown Carrboro. In their meeting Tuesday night, the aldermen unanimously agreed to continue the discussion over whether or...
Read MoreHillsborough Looking For Contractor For Colonial Inn
Posted by Staff | Feb 25, 2016 | Featured, Local Government
The Town of Hillsborough is accepting proposals from contractors to begin restoration of the Colonial Inn property in Hillsborough. The town is considering taking the property by eminent domain, said Mayor Tom Stevens, since the...
Read MorePower Still Being Restored Throughout Orange County
Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 25, 2016 | Featured, Weather
***UPDATE: Duke Energy is reporting that less than 100 Orange County residents are without power as of Thursday afternoon. Power is not estimated to be completely restored until close to midnight.*** Severe weather ripped...
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