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Plans Stall for a Cultural Center at Hillsborough’s Whitted Building

Posted by Staff | May 12, 2013 | Local Government

HILLSBOROUGH- Supporters of the Orange County Cultural Center say Hillsborough’s historic Whitted Building is the perfect place to host art events and performances, but neighbors say they’re not so sure. Andrea Riley is chair of...

Co. Leaders Wary Of Proposed Meeting Rules

Posted by Staff | May 12, 2013 | Local Government

The state House is pushing for government groups—like town councils—to record their meetings held in closed session.

Parking Rates Could Rise in Downtown Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | May 10, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL-The Chapel Hill Town Council is poised to increase some parking fees to make sure the town’s parking fund stays solvent. According to the town’s business management director, the parking fund assets have declined...

OC Commissioners Commit to Culbreth Labs, But Other Projects Face Delays

Posted by Staff | May 10, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners on Thursday re-prioritized the five-year capital spending plan in order to kick-start construction on a nearly $5 million dollar science wing for Culbreth Middle School. “In terms of it...

OC Commissioners To Discuss Budget Priorities

Posted by Staff | May 9, 2013 | Local Government

County commissioners invite the public to a budget-priorities work session Thursday.

Town Council Calls for Revamp of Advisory Boards and Committees

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL- The Chapel Hill Town Council got its first look on Wednesday at plan to revamp the town’s advisory boards. When it comes to gathering resident input, the Town of Chapel Hill relies on nineteen standing boards and...

Discharged Town Employees Get Hearing

Posted by Ran Northam | May 8, 2013 | Local Government

Two town employees were fired after multiple reports against their service; their lawyer says they have to be allowed to defend their rights.

CHTC To Discuss Land Use Ordinances, CH2020

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government

Land use ordinances and Chapel Hill 2020’s implementation phase top Wednesday’s agenda at the Chapel Hill Town Council.

Carrboro BOA Discuss OC Library Again

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed where in town the Southern Branch of the Orange County should be located for the second time in as many months.

OC Commissioners Delay Property Tax Revaluation

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government

Orange County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to delay the next property revaluation, despite evidence that the housing market is on the rebound.

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